Ed Scogin [SEP] position held
Ed Scogin
Edward C. Scogin, known as Ed Scogin (May 6, 1921 – July 10, 1999), was from 1972-1992 a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Slidell in St. Tammany Parish in suburban New Orleans, Louisiana, known as a fiscal watchdog over state government. Scogin was also active in promoting environmental conservation and was once referred to by a colleague as "the conservative conscience" of the legislature.
Early years.
A native of St. Tammany Parish, Scogin graduated from
he received his Master of Architecture degree from the Harvard GSD. Gaining professorship there in 2003, he also served as the Director of the Architecture degree program. In 2008, he was appointed Chair of the GSD, a position held previously by Rafael Moneo, Mack Scogin, Harry Cobb and Walter Gropius.
Geometry in architecture.
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