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Posted: March 5, 2015
Professional Profile: Chris Howe, 2015
Name: Christopher Howe
Title: Principal
Company: CDHA Consulting
Location: Somerville, MA
Place of birth: Brattleboro, VT
Family: Married with two children, 2 year old girl and 4 year old boy
College: Vermont Technical College, Associate Degree in Architectural and Building Engineering Technology; Roger Williams University, Bachelor of Architecture
First job unrelated to your current field: Librarian's assistance at Roger Williams University
First job in current field: Randall T Mudge and Associates Architects, Lyme, NH - Draftsman
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? CDHA Consulting provides comprehensive code consulting and architectural specification writing services.
Hobbies: Cycling, print making, spending quality time with family
Favorite novel: The Testament of Gideon Mack, James Robertson
Favorite film: Forest Gump
Keys to success: Specializing on two aspects of architectural practice that are not typically embraced by most architects and by providing a high level of personal attention to each client.
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Dave Van Ronk
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Print maker or writer
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