PHILOSOPHY

I celebrate well-conceived buildings.
Architects make decisions that have long-term impacts; we must aspire to create the best possible
future. Buildings that are loved and gloriously serve their purpose—both currently and in the projected future—create lasting value and represent the best investment of resources.

I savor well-executed buildings.
Careful planning, coordination, and detailing result in a building which functions successfully and
offers delight to those who experience it.

I take it as self-evident that we must live more lightly on this planet.
Architectural design and land use planning are monumental determinants of our impact on the planet. Designers of the built environment have a responsibility to develop the wisest possible solutions to balance the needs of the human and natural worlds.

I recognize limitations and their value.
Constraints offer a framework to spur creativity and focus design efforts to make the most of scarce
resources—whether money, time, energy, or raw materials.

I believe in collaboration and mutual respect.
A successful outcome is in the best interests of everyone involved in a project, and is more likely if
everyone cooperates toward that common goal.

I welcome ideas from all members of a project team.
A broader diversity of perspectives results in greater insights into the best design solutions.

I value tools that offer better ways of doing things.
As technologies emerge and evolve, they offer amazing opportunities to improve how we communicate and exchange ideas, manage knowledge, evaluate design decisions, and increase efficiency.

I embrace strategies that improve the way a project team works together.
As the world evolves, so should our business models and methods. Yesterday's practices might or
might not remain best practices. New approaches can potentially offer better ways to develop better
solutions.

PROFESSIONAL GOALS

As an architect
■ to develop thoughtful solutions to the specifics of place, time, needs, and aspirations.

As a citizen of the planet
■ to develop sustainable solutions that use scarce resources as effectively and efficiently as possible.
■ to do no harm to the environment.
■ to understand, respect, and learn from the synergies among natural systems.

As a project manager
■ to coordinate design efforts to maximize value within project constraints.
■ to correctly identify the goals of a project, determine the most efficient way of reaching those
goals, and to apply the lessons learned to improve the process.
■ to serve the client while protecting the best interests of my firm.

As a team leader
■ to foster a collaborative environment of mutual respect, encouraging ideas from all members of a
project team.
■ to mentor junior staff and to learn from all my colleagues.

As a puzzle-solver
■ to figure out the best way of making things work: in space planning; in building systems and details; in the design and construction processes; and in the teamwork critical to our industry.

As an innovator
■ to leverage tools and strategies that improve the process and the end product