I believe that design can save the world by helping us to manage resources sustainably.
I AM AIA
Tom Owens
Tom Owens is an Attorney in private practice who has been involved in the construction industry for over 30 years – 12 as an electrical contractor, the rest as a lawyer. Tom received his law degree from the University of Washington in 1994 and has strong insight into what professional design firms need from counsel.
What is the Value of AIA to You?
AIA is a place where the design community can come together to learn from each other and promote the value of design to our world.
I am interested in serving on the AIA Seattle board as public service where my expertise in design business issues can be leveraged. I want to support AIA to be helpful to all size firms, small and large.
How Do You Explain What You Do for a Living?
I help people understand design professional contracts, changing the language of contract into something more readily accessible by non-lawyers.
Can Design Save the World?
What is Your Favorite Seattle-Area Structure?
I like the newish building just north of Century Link Field, always appreciate when massing breaks up the box in a dramatic way.
If You Could Sum Up Your Outlook on Life in a Bumper Sticker, What Would It Say?
Be kind at every opportunity (and when you fail to be kind, be kind to yourself about failing).
