Darrell Whatley
Partner & Executive Project Manager Kirksey Architecture
Darrell Whatley is a senior leader in architecture and capital projects, bringing over 25 years of experience with Kirksey Architecture, where he serves as Partner and Executive Project Manager. Having progressed through roles including Senior Associate and Vice President, Darrell has led complex, high-value projects with a focus on operational excellence and client outcomes. He is also an active leader within the Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects (I-LinCP), currently serving as a National Board Member and previously as Houston Chapter President. Darrell’s expertise spans project execution, leadership development, and advancing industry best practices across large-scale capital programs.
Seminars
This interactive breakout session challenges teams to move beyond concept and into constructability paradigms by designing a real-world building using a combination of mass timber and bio-based materials.
Each team will be tasked with designing a building and presenting a clear justification as to how and why this could be successfully delivered. Teams must consider all factors, including cost, supply chain realities, performance requirements, and constructability.
Teams are encouraged to be bold and push the limits of these emerging materials
