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Expert: - 5/31/2003


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hi Richard.
im looking in to architecture as a career, and wanted to ask you:
Q. What are to high lights of being an architect,
for you.

Answer
Hi Ali -

Thanks for your question!  It's an easy one!

The highlights are being in a creative field; I get to see my ideas actually built!

I get a chance to shape my corner of the world in a way that's very noticeable, and I get to put into practice many of the things I believe in.

I get to help other people turn their dreams into reality, and watch them enjoy life a little bit more because of the service I've provided them.

I enjoy the respect of my community, and I like being in control of my own business.

There are many different directions you can go in this field; some architects (like me) have specializations - others do a broader spectrum of work.  Some are in allied fields - interiors, industrial design, etc.  Explore all of the possibilities the field offers!

Hope this helps!

Richard Taylor, AIA
Richard Taylor Architects, LLC
www.rtaylorarchitects.com

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Ask me about all aspects of house, remodeling. , and room addition design and construction. Ask me about historic homes, renovation, and restoration. Ask me about materials and techniques, and about how you can get the best value for your design and construction dollar. Ask me how you can make your home a very special place. I can't, however, answer specific structural engineering questions in this forum - that's something you'll need on-site observation for.

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I own a full-service residential architectural firm, and have been designing custom homes, remodelings, and room additions across the country since 1983. Check us out at Richard Taylor Architects and RTA Plans. I have written and been published extensively on the subject of residential architecture.

Organizations
American Institute of Architects, City of Dublin Architectural Review Board, Vice Chair of City of Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission, American Planning Association, Board Member Historic Dublin Business Association, Past Editor of SPLASH (a software forum), Past Editor of Open Directory Project, Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America

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Business First of Columbus, Suburban New Publications, About.com, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Columbus Dispatch Residential Architect Custom Home Architect Remodeling Architect

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architecture) Miami University 1983
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Awards and Honors
2010 Dublin Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year

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