Q&A with Holli

What are your hobbies?

My favorite hobby is traveling and collecting experiences.  Absolutely love seeing things in real life that I explored in Art & Architecture classes, as well as anything that is unintentional & quirky – Expect (and hope for) the Unexpected!

Favorite inspirational quote?

An inspirational quote that I have made my life motto is one by Eleanor Roosevelt – “You must do the thing you think you cannot do!”  She has a lot of very sage advice – check out her collected works.

Was there a person or experience that made an impact on your life?

Many architects from the U will remember this advice from the memorable  Tom Kass – “There is no solution – seek it lovingly”  - the number of times I have given this advice to many people, in architecture and in life,  is immeasurable, and just last week I shared it with a young man who creates music, and he was so inspired.

Tell us something about your job that you are very passionate about. 

Creating projects that positively impact people’s lives.  Everything from a Living Building to a large Public Recreation Center to Highly Sustainable Community Libraries.  I visualize the wonder and the joy of a user who is experiencing the projects that I am involved with. 

Tell us something about your life you are very passionate about.

Animals,  Sustainability and Social Equity

What path would you have taken if you didn't choose architecture? 

Travel Guide or Pilot!

If we told you that you get to take the day off work tomorrow, how would you spend it?

With my two boys and a good meal or movie

When you first meet someone, what is something you hope they understand about you?

That I am very multi-dimensional and have unexpected interests and past experiences. 

What is your favorite season?

I LOVE Spring.  The sense of renewal, the flowers, the smell, long summer evenings and the anticipation of summer cannot be beat.