Susan Maxman

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Dates of Birth and Death

b. December 30, 1938

Birthplace

Columbus, Ohio

Education

Smith College, 1956–58
University of Pennsylvania, 1959–60; M.Arch., 1972–77

Years of practice

1980–2011 (estimated)

Affiliations/Firms

Kopple Sheward and Day, 1977–80
Maxman/Sutphin Architects, founded with Ann Sutphin, 1980
Susan Maxman Architects, 1985–1995
Susan Maxman Architects Ltd., 1995–1998
Susan Maxman & Partners, Ltd. (SMP), 1998–2003
SMP Architects, Ltd., 2003–11

Professional organizations

American Institute of Architects: President of Pennsylvania Chapter (1987),* National President (1993)*
The Carpenter’s Club of Philadelphia, 1993*
Pennsylvania State Society of Architects
National Institute of Building Sciences, board of directors
Urban Land Institute Environmental Council
University of Pennsylvania School of Design Board of Overseers
U.S. Department of Energy Blue Ribbon Committee, 1996
Architecture Task Force of the Commission on the Future, University of Detroit Mercy, 1995–96
* First woman to hold the position

Location of architect’s archive

SMP Architects, Philadelphia, and archives from Maxman’s AIA presidency held at the AIA, archived at the AIA National Headquarters, 1735 New York Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20006

Related websites

Keywords

Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

View Susan Maxman‘s profile on the Pioneering Women website.