Linda Porras-Pirtle

Linda Porras-Pirtle, AIA

Director

Linda Porras-Pirtle is a licensed architect with more than 20 years of architectural experience, specializing in architectural forensics and premises liability claims.

Houston

+1 346 601 8520
lporras-pirtle@secretariat-intl.com

Linda Porras-Pirtle is registered as a professional architect in Texas and Louisiana. She is also a Building Plans Examiner, Registered Accessibility Specialist, and Commercial Energy Inspector. Linda’s expertise includes building condition surveys, building enclosure assessments, building code consulting, repair and remediation documents, Texas Accessibility Standards reviews, and litigation testimony.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Houston

Certifications

Licensed Architect: Texas, Louisiana
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Building Plans Examiner
Energy Code Inspector
Registered Accessibility Specialist
Fenestration Master

Associations

American Institute of Architects
Texas Society of Architects
Accessibility Professionals Association
Commercial Real Estate Women’s Network
Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants
The City of Houston Planning Commission

Services

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