Laura Carter
How long have you been with HHA?
About 11 months, since October ‘22.
Do you have any pets ?
I inherited/adopted 2 cats about 5 years ago. I usually tell them they’re my
prisoners instead of my pets, though, so they don’t get too uppity.
What do you wish you knew when you first chose architecture as a profession?
That it would be full of criticisms and corrections – constantly – and you’ll be much happier if you learn to look at criticisms as invitations to learn rather than admonishments of you or your abilities.
What type of projects do you enjoy working on?
Houses and renovations, mainly, but any project where my boots get mud on them during a site visit is a good time.
What are three things on your bucketlist?
Build my own house (like, with my own two hands as much as possible), learn to play cello, and be fluent in Spanish (and Arabic, but I don’t think that’s going to happen).
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