1. Creative Architects
Every Young ​Architect ​should know how to work to expand their
horizons early and often. Look beyond the practice of architecture
every now and again for perspective. Bring something new and
innovative to the table. Research and make connections in different
fields and industries and then apply that knowledge/thinking back to
architecture. Find what you are best at and go for it! Remember it
might not be ​architecture ​in the traditional sense of the word but it will
always be architectural in the fullest sense of the idea. Test your limits,
explore and always keep pushing. The value of architectural thinking
and problem solving is exponentially vast, diverse and applicable in
MANY different situations.
I started ​blogging ​as a tool to get ACCESS to the people that I couldn’t
otherwise have access to. Graduating from architecture school at the
tail-end of the Great Recession, there were LOTS of other recent
graduates looking for work and you HAD to be creative to be granted

2. access and create your own place at the table. I discovered that the
best way to do this was by ​offering ​value up-front. The LinkedIn posts
are less of a utility for me and more of a passion. Thinking and talking
about ideas is energizing to me; I HAVE to practice it daily. I’ve found
LinkedIn to be a very diverse forum where ideas can be shared and
discussed. Oftentimes the theme I am thinking about can apply to
problems or themes that other people are working on and can relate to
as well. I love to throw out ideas as a catalyst for conversation and
engagement. I often write down the title of the idea and the rest of the
post just spills out onto the page. It’s a rush! I LOVE to make
connections ​with people and ideas and these posts lets me share them
in a documented way. Activating these specific and intentional
connections toward something positive is my energy source!
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My career has ​grown ​into a very ​diverse ​area of practice. I run a small
firm, Propel Studio, with a couple of partners. We focus on community
based projects, installations, small scale residential (ADUs), and
commercial projects. I am currently working on the design of a few
ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) in Portland, an interior TI project for a
local Barber College, an outdoor classroom for a local Elementary
School, and a wayfinding and signage concept for a new park in east
portland called Gateway Green. We recently wrapped up a project
running community design ​workshops ​for Aridgawa, Japan, and are
looking for additional opportunities to help communities there. On top
of my architectural work I write and tweet about urban issues, planning
policy, pedestrian oriented development, and critique architecture. I
am also active in the AIA, as a director on the National ​Associates
Committee.

3. Blogging became part of my life upon graduating from the University of
Oregon in 2008. I earned a couple of travel scholarships from UO and
planned an around the world trip. I started in Australia, participating in
the Glenn Murcutt ​International ​Masters Class. From there I flew to
Japan and spent the next three months making my way from there to
Germany, all over land and seas. I took boats, trains, buses, hitchhiked,
walked, camped and explored the cities, towns, and landscapes along
the way. I used Talkitect.com as a way to document my travels and
showcase the architecture I visited along the way. I continued blogging
as a way to stay engaged with the international architecture
community, posting about new innovative architecture, featuring
videos on topics I found ​interesting​, and occasionally writing critiques
or opinions on projects or issues facing the profession. The blog also
grew into a strong social media presence, particularly on twitter and
facebook, where I enjoy interacting with people, asking questions, and
having dialogue about issues facing our built-environment as well as
debating topics within the practice of architecture.
What is something every Young Architect should know?

4. Successful Architects are patient because, let’s face it – architecture is
a marathon, not a sprint.
To be a successful ​architect​, you need to play the long game and have
copious amounts of patience. An architect must evolve over the course
of their career, adapting to new methods of construction, design, and
communication.
There's a reason why you rarely hear about ‘Young’ Architects in mass
media. Architecture is a really, really difficult profession. Period. Don't
think that just because you saw Bjarke Ingels speak at a TEDx Talk that
you're somehow going to have the world eating up everything you say
at 25, 35, or even 45 years old. There is so much to learn and
understand that you need to give yourself enough time to take it all in.
And even though it can sometimes be overwhelming, I still can’t get
enough of architecture. I love the profession. I love it for the same
reason that it's difficult – the journey. Our career is the path. We can
shape it and visit anywhere we choose, but we walk this path ourselves.
It takes years and years to ​become ​proficient in architecture and those
who accept the challenge will be rewarded not only with the knowledge
they’ve accumulated, but also the experience of one of the greatest
journeys of their lives.
I am a teacher; not by trade, but by nature. I am fundamentally
compelled at my core to share what I know with others and to continue
learning myself in the process.
For several years after I completed my undergrad, I felt a strong urge to
obtain my graduate degree. In the end, I realized that my pursuit had
less to do with the actual degree itself and much more to do with what
it offered – a way to teach architecture. But why would I need a piece
of paper to allow me to do so? Once I became aware of that simple idea,

5. the notion that I could create the platform on my own, Evolving
Architect was born.
I became an Architect to help change the way we live for the better. I
know that architecture can be that change and that, by dedicating
myself to the advancement of others in our profession, everyone will
benefit greatly. The blog is my opportunity to transform this belief into
reality.
Every young ​architect ​must come to terms with the huge difference
between ​architecture ​school and professional practice. While my
experience studying at university was incredibly valuable and one I will
never regret, I think it is vital for architecture students to ​understand
that design is only a small part of being a registered architect.
For at least the first 4 years of my studies, design — from individual
buildings to urban planning strategies for entire cities — ​constituted

6. 95% of the syllabus. Design theory is certainly the most important
aspect to grasp at the beginning of one's journey to become an
architect, but I did feel underserved in any other areas. Areas that are
learnt in much greater depth once you get into practice include:
● Technical detailing
● Project budget constraints and time frames
● Collaborating with other consultants such as engineers
● Dealing with contractors and speaking to clients
● Understanding politics and how it affects architects
● Practice management
Those topics can be touched on in architecture school, but the only
real way to grasp them is to dive into practice and navigate your way
through real-world projects with the help of your colleagues. Once you
get registered, your education is far from over — you never stop
learning!
The Angry ​Architect ​was born out of a desire to bring passion, honesty
and a touch of dry humor back to architectural criticism. It began as a
battle against banality in architectural design, as I had become stuck in
a firm that was dictated to by developers with formulaic templates for
suburban sprawl on a huge scale. I wanted to hold the construction
industry to account for this kind of development, and at the same time,
call out those at the other end of the spectrum — the “Starchitects”,
those that produce architectural spectacles that serve to advance their
own brand rather than addressing context and the needs of end-users.
I had noticed that, on major architectural websites such as Archdaily
and Dezeen, articles that gave strong opinions were the ones that
received the most comments and got people talking about pressing
issues within architecture. However, the majority of articles still
consisted of re-hashed press releases that offered no critical insight or

7. provocation. What if there was an architecture platform that was made
up of 100% opinion articles? That's what “The Angry Architect” aimed to
be: “The Home of Opinion on Architecture,” designed to spark debates
that would get everyone involved in architectural discourse upon a free
online forum.
Now, The Angry ​Architect ​is an occasional columnist for Architizer and
many articles have taken on more of an educational / informative edge
— but the anger still bubbles to the surface when the time is right!
What are you excited about?
I love the fall ​season because​ so many cool and exciting things kick off
around this time. Last week, we kicked off our ACE Mentor Program for
high school students interested in architecture, construction, or
engineering. I help lead the North Dallas Program, and every year it
gets more exciting and rewarding – the students are incredible and

8. always re-energize my passion for architecture. Other fun events like
Canstruction, AIA Tour of Homes, and AIA Dallas You've Got 5 Minutes,
Kid: Student Edition also happen around this time. But I think I'm most
excited about a blog series that I hope to launch in a couple of weeks
called “University Spotlight”. The series is designed to help give high
school students a deeper look inside ​architecture ​programs and the
chance to hear from actual college students about their experiences.
Hopefully this can help high students make an informed decision on
what universities they want to consider attending for architecture
school.
I decided to start blogging about a year ago, mainly because I want to
do everything I can to help others that are on the same journey I am.
From high school ​students ​to college students, and from college life to
professional life, I want to provide some kind of tool or reference for
anyone considering architecture or already on their way into it. I hope
to use my blog to help bridge the gaps between schooling and career
and share advice, stories, and information that can help other aspiring
architects on their journeys. I had so many questions going into college
and then again when starting my career, and I know so many others
have had those same questions and more. Whether it’s a high school
student trying to decide if architecture should be their major, a college
student worried about a job interview, or a young professional
struggling with the ARE’s – I hope my blog can act as a resource, offer
some guidance, and provide a little inspiration for all aspiring
architects.