Larry Paschall, AIA, is chief executive officer of Spotted Dog Architecture, specializing in residential architecture with a focus on home additions and renovations. In addition to being an architect, entrepreneur, and noted speaker, Mr. Paschall is a fervent advocate for his industry and the communities in which he both lives and serves and is currently pursuing advocacy opportunities within the architecture and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities.
Mr. Paschall currently serves on the advisory group for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Practice Management Knowledge Community as well as on the Board of Directors for Visit Dallas, formerly the Dallas Convention and Visitors’ Bureau. He is also past chair of the North Texas GLBT Chamber of Commerce and chair of the Chamber Foundation.
A respected and inspirational speaker, Mr. Paschall has shared his experience and respective industry acumen at state and regional conferences for the American Institute of Architects (AIA), speaking on such topics as alternative marketing for architecture; architects as industry advocates; and enhancing leadership and community awareness.
In addition to his design and advocacy activities, Mr. Paschall is co-host and author of the audio podcast The Architecture Happy Hour, an informal discussion about architecture for design professionals, clients, and architecture students available on iTunes.