Throughout his career, Dr. William Carpenter studied under several prominent academic voices including Samuel Mockbee Gold Medalist FAIA, Christopher Rischer, and Norman Jaffe FAIA. It is through their influence and innovative work that he found his true passion in architecture and education.
As author of the influential Learning By Building, Design and Construction in Architectural Education (Wiley, 1997) and Modern Sustainable Residential Design (Wiley, 2009) he has influenced a genera- tion of students and practitioners in Design Build Education and Sustainable practice. He has also founded the AIA Georgia High School Design Competition and together with the ongoing sponsor- ship from the Home Depot Foundation this award program has influenced the past 8 years of High School graduates in the State of Georgia.
Carpenter is owner and founder of the internationally recognized design firm Lightroom Studio, located in Decatur, GA. Lightroom specializes in architecture and new media for both commercial and residential clients. Carpenter uses Lightroom as an extensive learning opportunity for students through internships that are available any time of year to accommodate a diverse range of students. Recipient of the National ACSA/AIAS Educator of the Year Award in 2000 and the National Young Architects Citation in 1997, Carpenter continues to pursue excellence both in academia and the professional world. His work has been published in Southern Living, Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles, Print Magazine, Atlanta Magazine, and ERA. He was elected as a Fellow of the AIA in 2000 and to the AIA National Board of Directors as South Atlantic Director in 2010. Most recently, Carpenter has been creating publications that capture the current, unique environment in architectural practice and education which include Design Build Studio (Lightroom Press, 2010) and Multi-Disciplinary Practice (Lightroom Press, 2010)