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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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