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Kathryn Crockett

AIA, LEED AP | President

“The people who work here make it special.  We seem to share an excitement about designing amazing buildings, developing a professional rapport with our clients, and giving back to the community.”

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Kathryn Crockett

AIA, LEED AP | President

“The people who work here make it special.  We seem to share an excitement about designing amazing buildings, developing a professional rapport with our clients, and giving back to the community.”

About Katie

At LPA|A since September 1986

As president, Katie provides the strategic vision for the firm and ensures that LPA|A as a whole, as well as the individuals who comprise it, are continually learning and advancing.

 

Education

  • Boston Architectural Center, Boston, Massachusetts
    Bachelor of Architecture
    AIA Scholarship
  • Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
    Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, cum laude
    Kinnicutt Award, Worcester Art Museum

Professional Registration

  • Massachusetts Architectural Registration No. 9719
  • LEED Accredited Professional
  • MCPPO Certified

Affiliations

  • Member, The American Institute of Architects (A.I.A)
  • Board Member, A.I.A. Central Massachusetts Chapter 2000-2006
  • President, AIA MA 2004-2005
  • Executive Advisory Committee, Worcester Technical High School
  • Member, Preservation Worcester 1990-present
  • President, Mechanics Hall of Worcester 2009-2011
  • Trustee, Worcester Community Action Council 2016-2017, 2020-present
  • Trustee, Mechanics Hall 2002-present
  • Trustee, Higgins Armory 2003-2009, 2012
  • Member, SCUP (Society for College & University Planning)
  • Corporator, Greater Worcester Community Foundation
  • Member, WPI Architectural Engineering Advisory Board

Presentations | Awards

  • MSBA Designer Roundtable: Community-Driven Design, Engagement Beyond Visioning 2022
  • MSBA Story of a Building: Green School Buildings for Massachusetts Students: The People Who Make It Work Heading Toward a Green School Infrastructure 2022
  • Worcester Chamber of Commerce Gamechangers Conference:  Diversity Equity and Inclusion Panelist 2021
  • Boston Society of Architects Women in Design Award of Excellence 2020
  • Smith College Ada Comstock scholars presentation 2018 Architectural studio guest critic 2018
  • WPI studio guest critic 2017-2018
  • Boston Architectural College: Practice Networks 2018
  • Speaker at Worcester Women’s Conference Workshops: “Navigating Your Career: Creating Your Own Opportunities” 2018
  • Guest Speaker to College of the Holy Cross Architectural Studies: “The Impact of a Liberal Arts Education on an Architectural Career” 2018
  • WPI Guest Lecturer to A/E Students: 21st Century Transformation – Hanover Theatre Revitalization 2017
  • Girl Scouts of Central & Western MA Keynote Speaker: STEM Expo 2017
  • Worcester Business Journal: Outstanding Women In Business Award 2016
  • Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference panelist: “Smashing the Glass Ceiling” 2016
  • Metal Architecture national award program judge: 2015 and 2016
  • Preservation Massachusetts Conference panelist: “Preservation Techniques and Technologies: Asking the Right Questions” 2014
  • AIA New England Conference presentation: Hanover Theatre Case Study 2013
  • NESDEC Educational Facility Conference presentation: “Programming: Key to Successful Building Project” 2005

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