Tom Reynolds is TikTok architect, a real architect who shares his experience and love for architecture with his audience of almost 15,000 followers on TikTok. Tom and I had a long talk about what to expect when you will be renovating your house, his own home renovation experiences, his career, why to hire an architect, and more. About our guest:Tom Reynolds is an Artist, Architect and Activist currently managing a small design firm focusing on community redevelopment and affordable housing design. Additionally, he is a partner in a political data analysis firm focusing on progressive New Jersey candidates and issues. Tom has an unending passion for architecture, engineering, construction and design. He had spent almost 10 years with John J Perkins, AIA as an lead architectural designer working on commercial office and warehouse design. Projects including test kitchen for a national brand, offices for financial brands, non-profits and more.Tom Reynolds holds a LEED Green Associate credential and a FEMA certification for Resilient Design for Coastal Communities.Tom serves as a founding member and current Vice-President of the New Jersey chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects, member of the Montclair Zoning Board, and is secretary of BlueWave New Jersey**********************************************************************************Help me spread the word about this podcast!If you like this podcast, subscribe and tell your friends about it! Thank you for your support.Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovationsJoin me on TikTok: @The House MavenSign up for the weekly newsletter I send out a weekly information with our episode enhancements and additional information, sign up here Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show. www.RayBernoff.comMusic at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig by Neil Pearlman, performed by Troy MacGillivray and Neil Pearlman www.neilpearlman.comShow Cover Art by Sam White www.samowhite.comThis podcast is a production of dEmios Architects. www.demiosarchitects.comEmail questions, comments, suggestions for future episodes to thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.comDo you need a bit of design help? If you are in Massachusetts and need some design help, my Ask an Architect design help-line can help. We meet on zoom for an hour to review your issues. Contact me for more information. This podcast is a member of the design network- www.designnetwork.org