About Me

My name is Austin and I am studying Architecture at the University of Idaho. I enjoy building what I design, and as such would like to pursue a career in designing and building custom houses.

I believe that the most basic intent of Urban Design is/should be the creation of community. Community is the force that drives our world. Children are molded by the communities they grow up within, whether positive or negative. The foundation of any human driven change must begin with the creation of positive community. Architecture has defined cultures since humans first created community. Architects concern themselves with the ways which the built environment affects its users. By building thoughtful, well-designed structures for human use we directly influence our communities and world as a whole.  

This is the lens through which I will be writing this semester as I learn more about Urban Theory.