A passionate advocate for the power of design to build sustainable and resilient communities, Aaron’s professional experience includes over 20 years of working on residential and commercial projects with both public and private clients across the southeast. He has served as an invited critic and lecturer at schools of architecture on the topics of Resilience and Sustainable Design. He previously worked and taught at the Community Research + Design Center at Clemson’s School of Architecture, where his research focused on leveraging community assets as catalysts for growth and development. Aaron was recognized as part of the American Institute of Architects’ 2020 Young Architect Award program for his pursuit of design excellence and service to the profession and community. He has also been recognized by AIA South Carolina and the Clemson University Young Alumni Association for his volunteerism and leadership. His design work has been awarded at the local, state, and regional level. He is currently a Senior Associate at Moseley, where leads the office Design Excellence program and manages projects across the state. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife and son.
Courses
Architects and the Future of Post-Disaster Temporary Housing
National Preparedness Month is a reminder that effective disaster response begins long before the storm. This webinar explores the proactive role architects can play in developing temporary housing solutions that are ready to deploy when communities need them most.
Rather than waiting for catastrophe to drive action, this session explores how AIA chapters and their members can prepare before disasters and support communities through recovery afterward. Attendees will examine the frameworks, partnerships, and pre-approved design strategies that can help communities deploy housing and other solutions quickly and effectively when disaster strikes. From modular construction approaches that can scale rapidly in the wake of a disaster, to planning efforts that bring together universities and local emergency management agencies, the session will highlight what effective preparation looks like—and why it matters. Attendees will also gain insight into how design professionals can help communities navigate deployment, response, and recovery in the aftermath.
The conversation also broadens beyond the post-disaster context to examine the intersection of emergency housing and the ongoing housing crisis — including how temporary solutions can sometimes become permanent ones, and how architects can advocate for and support their communities year-round.
Part 2 of the Architect's Role in Disaster Risk Reduction Series.