Garrett McSorley is an alumni of Humboldt State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Environmental Science & Appropriate Technology in 2004. He was fortunate to work in a small firm architecture studio for a year before then going on to University of Oregon, where he earned a Master of Architecture in 2009.
Earning his CA Architect License in 2011, Garrett has practiced in the Northern California region, working on a mix of commercial, housing, and institutional projects. From 2015 through 2018, Garrett was an employee of Humboldt State University in Facilities Management where he served as architect-of-record for many campus projects, and design manager for large projects such as the Library and Theater Arts Seismic Retrofit.
McSorley Architecture now serves as a local firm with a focus on leveraging team work to produce long term success in our community.
Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Living at University of Oregon.
LICENSE:
Licensed Architect, CA, C-33283
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• Founder & Principal Architect (2015 – present)
McSorley Architecture, McKinleyville, CA
• Campus Architect (2015-2018)
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
• K Boodjeh Architects (2009-2015)
Architecture & Planning, Arcata, CA
• Energy Studies in Buildings Lab (2006-2009) University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
• Strategic Energy Innovations Programs & Education, Arcata, CA
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN:
• LEED Accredited Professional
United States Green Building Council
• Sustainability in the Urban Built Environment Oregon University System
• Green Building Professional Certificate Sonoma State University
EDUCATION:
• Master of Architecture
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 2009
• Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science & Appropriate Technology Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, 2004
• California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA, Attended 1998-2001