Sunday, January 25, 2009

Michelle Kaufman, role model

The Sunday San Jose Mercury News today spotlighted Michelle Kaufmann in its Career and Education section's "on the job" box. The 5-question interview didn't provide an opportunity to discuss Michelle's expertise in pre-fab housing. She did mention the greening of architecture as a driver for new career opportunities, and need for architects to re-think their work, to make their services more accessible (ie, affordable) to average homeowners.

Some mention of her book, Prefab Green, or way of recognizing that she stands out as a leading green architect, would have pleased me. Biggest surprise? Learning that her award-winning, high-profile firm has been on the scene only 7 years. Remarkable the impact one professional can have in such a short period of time.

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