Summary: Steve Hepler and I discuss how he knew he wanted to be an architect and his thoughts on organizations returning to work.Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre________________________________________________________I had the chance to visit the Raleigh Office of LS3P to interview the Raleigh Office Leader and Principle, Steve Hepler, AIA, GGP. We talk all about his path to becoming an architect, a profession he knew he wanted to be a part of from a very early age. We also discuss the surprise benefits that came from remote work, his advice for other architects, and how the key to great work is often “listening”.Connect with LS3P: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | TwitterSteve Recommends: The Way of the ShepherdAbout Steve Hepler, AIA, GGP:  Vice President and Principal Steve Hepler serves as LS3P’s Raleigh Office Leader. Steve brings 40 years of experience to the firm as Principal-in-Charge and Architect-of-Record on a variety of project types including corporate commercial, retail, mixed-use, institutional, higher education and healthcare project types throughout the Southeast.Steve is active in professional and community organizations, serving as the 1993 President of the AIA-Charlotte chapter and a member of the AIA North Carolina Board of Directors in 1992. He is the former Vice Chairman of the Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board in Myrtle Beach, SC and a former member of the Historic District Commission in Georgetown, SC.He is an active member in the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and serves on its Inter-City Visit Task Force Committee. Steve is also a member of the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board, a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a member of the Triangle chapter of CoreNet, and a member of the National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP).________________________________________________________As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!