My name is Thaddeus Ryan Komorowski.  I studied architectural construction and design at Abilene Christian University.  I landed my first job working at a small architectural firm in Abilene, TX.  Working at a small firm, I was able to help with many design phases that wouldn't be available working at a larger firm.  For example, I was able to work on many projects in the early design phase (schematic design phase).

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After working in Abilene I moved to the "big city" and found a job at a medium sized architectural firm learning how to draw building and cabinetry details.  Next, I got a job at another small firm using my previous knowledge of basic design and detailing experience to do some master planning.  I then transitioned out of architecture into teaching.  During the 4 years in between those two careers I was able to work in construction learning a more "hands on" and "real world" application to the theoretical architectural knowledge that I possessed.

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I am now a teacher, and armed with the design knowledge I gained in architecture and the "hands on" experience I attained through construction, I was able the design and build my own tiny house "Rustic Red".  Rustic Red was inspired by the Cypress - Tumbleweed Tiny House Plan.  During the summers of teaching high school Career and Technology classes I was able to work on this project that I felt God was calling me to... (a life less cluttered with material objects that would give me the time and financial freedom to purse a life of service to others). 

In the next step of my journey, I am wanting to pursue building tiny houses during the summer and looking forward to connecting with people who are passionate about the advantages of "living tiny".