Gorham Bird is an Assistant Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture at Auburn University. Professor Bird’s research and professional practice explores Architecture as an artifact of culture, documenting the political, social and historical past. Most recently, his research has focused on the documentation and preservation of the Julius Rosenwald Schools across the American South. His research confronts issues related to historic preservation, architectural conservation, adaptive reuse, and reimagining possible futures for cities’ symbols of economic neglect. He has practiced professionally leading complex preservation and adaptive reuse projects, renovations and additions within monumental historic settings. Gorham is a Registered Architect in the States of Alabama, Georgia, and Michigan and holds an NCARB Certificate.
