February 7, 2023

When did you decide to become an architect?
I was going to be a history professor and got my bachelor honors degree in history at the U. I was headed for graduate school to become a Ph.D. history professor. I graduated in 1968. They did away with graduate deferments: (I was) eligible for the draft, advanced infantry training, and Vietnam. It was a path I was not interested in.

When did you decide to become an architect?
When I was a boy, I loved Tinker Toys, American bricks. I loved to build things, and I just thought I would like to be an architect. In high school in Southern California, we had to take a class that researched an occupation.

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The profession of architecture is characterized by the constant expansion of relevant knowledge, the ongoing changes, and the increasing complexity. Advancing technology, globalization of commerce, increasing specialization, proliferating regulations, and the complex nature of business transactions have created a dynamic environment that requires architects to maintain and continuously enhance their professional competence.

Ahhh, the new year… a fresh start.
Think back to that mindset of your first day of school: blank books, fresh pencils, and a little wonder about how to tackle the year ahead. That feeling of endless possibilities! A chance to build upon a clean slate. Professionally, these ideas are the same when a new project begins – a new team and endless possibilities. Relationships grow as the project progresses.