Austin, a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Design with a Master's Degree, spent his final year of graduate school at Studio 804, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation. There he designed and built an award-winning LEED Platinum home from the ground up. Bringing new-age skills and knowledge of processes and programs, he’s currently gaining valuable experience in all phases of the practice in preparation for the Architectural Registration Exam.