PodCast : YAF150at150: Jack Travis, FAIA

Jack Travis, FAIA discusses personal experiences and influences while answering the YAF 150 at 150 Project questions. 1) How did you become the architect you are today? Jack relates his upbringing in Las Vegas, the impact of private school early on in his life, and how his experiences let him to architecture. 2) Who was your mentor? Jack lists his mentors and the phases of his career they fit into. He then challenges listeners to seek out mentors who are right for them. “Be bold and humble.” 3) What was your greatest challenge? Drawing. Jack explains his struggle with drawing and how he has worked to overcome it. It is clear that Jack Travis has committed himself to the development of youth and young architects.

http://soloso.aia.org/stellent/groups/ek_public/documents/audio/AIAP037268.mp3