Architecture And Politics - An Interview With Thomas Jacobs, AIA

As architects, we’re not often eager to throw ourselves into the fray when it comes to politics even though we’re perfectly positioned to have an impact on local, national, and even global issues.

Thomas Jacobs, AIA, a partner with Krueck and Sexton Architects, is an exception to that rule.

Tom is a Swiss-American citizen architect who practices at the intersection of design, education and advocacy to catalyze inclusive positive change in the built environment and beyond.

This week Tom and I sit down and discuss the role of politics in architecture, and conversely the role of architecture in politics. Especially in this politically charged year, it’s a conversation that is sorely needed, and his message hits at the core of who we can be, both personally and professionally.