About
Architect
As an architect based in Bennington, VT. and Andover, MA. I work with old houses and the families who love them.
For 40 years I have helped owners restore, repair, renovate and expand their houses.
During this time, I have worked with over 1200 houses, some modern, some 300 years old.
While holding a BA from Oberlin College and a M. Arch. from MIT, I consider my education truly comes from the houses I have worked on and the contractors I have worked with.
Historian
I am an architectural historian by accident. I found I was showing friends and clients the historic environment they lived in but did not see.
Writing a column in the local newspaper, Sunday Drives, gave me my voice. I enjoy sharing what I see; so I give lectures and teach seminars.
I know from my work as an architect how available materials and technology influence design and construction.
I am most interested in vernacular architecture, how we built to suit our climate and our needs using the tools and materials we had.
Recent Presentations, Workshops and Events focusing on Practical Geometry:
International Preservation Trades Workshops, (IPTW), hands-on sessions, 2015 – 2024
North Bennet Street School, Boston, MA.
Workshops for the Preservation Carpentry Program. 2021, 2023, 2024
Rockingham, VT, Meeting House, lectures: 2021, 2025
Mud University, Cambridge, NY, mud season workshop: March, 2023 - 2025
Traditional Building Conference, speaker: 2022, 2024
Compass School, Westminster, VT; 4 day hands-on workshop, 2024
Bennington College, workshop on Sacred Geometry, Fall 2023
Indiana Barn Foundation, Annual Meeting, Keynote Speaker. 2019
Other Lectures
Presentations, workshops, and walking tours on local historic architecture for the Bennington Historical Society and other regional groups.
Selected Community Service
Bennington, VT, Development Review Board. 2016 - 2025
Pownal, VT, Pownal Center Historic District proposal. 2008 – 2009, 2021-current
Ballardvale Historic District Board, Andover, MA. 1994 – 1995
Andover, MA, Zoning Board of Appeals. 1976 - 1992
Habitat for Humanity, Architect. 1985 – 2000, 2015
Volunteer Work
Bennington Museum Collections Committee. 2019 - Current
Bennington Museum Historical Society: member. 2017 - Current
Open Church at Old First Church, Bennington, VT. 2012 - Current
Preservation Trades Network (ptn.org) : board member, treasurer. 2019 - 2023
Park-McCullough House, docent, 2008-2011
Awards:
Massachusetts Historic Preservation Award, for the column, Passing By - Andover, MA. 1994
10 Historic Preservation Awards
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