Ian Butcher received a Master of Architecture from the University of Washington, and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design  from North Carolina State University.  He recently launched the architecture firm Best Practice whose work focuses on a balance between content, beauty and function. The projects at Best Practice currently range from residential remodels to major office interior makeovers. The firm’s goal is to expand the scope of the residential and office projects while pursuing retail and hospitality work for high-profile clients. Prior to Best Practice, Ian worked for over eleven years at several award winning firms including internships with NBBJ and Mithun, nearly four years as an associate with E. Cobb Architects and most recently as a principal at Domestic Architecture.

His work has received two AIA awards and been published in numerous books and magazines including The NY Times Magazine, Wallpaper, Case de Abitare, and the LA Times magazine.

In addition to his work as an architect, Ian has taught design studios in the Interior design department at Cornish College of the Arts, and currently serves as a board member for Arcade Magazine.