The second edition of Architect + Action = Result presents an updated and expanded collection of guidelines and advice for identifying themes and shaping narratives of professional achievements, career milestones, and building and design projects. Inspired by nearly two decades of supporting nominees for Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Edmunds's method for developing narratives provides valuable tools for all architects seeking to articulate the stories of their work, regardless of their interest in Fellowship. More than a guidebook, the volume invites readers to apply the introspection and preparation required for Fellowship to find, define, and elevate meaning in practice. Her approach-and treatise on writing basics-is transformative for all professionals
and designers.
Rebecca W. E. Edmunds's career spans multiple disciplines including design for highly technical textiles and apparel. Her architectural practice focuses on providing leadership in creating consistent, comprehensive communications and writing on design for aesthetic and technical performance. Her experience includes product design for technical applications in environments such as medical, cleanrooms, military and extreme outdoor. She has been a consultant to state AIA Fellowship Committees since 2007 aiding candidate submission strategies.
Today, Edmunds assists architects, designers and artists develop comprehensive narratives of their projects, achievements, careers and creative philosophy. She brings a background in architecture, design, R&D, graphics, communications and creative writing to professional narrative development. She has served as editor and/or advisor to several publications including Managing Design: Conversations, Project Controls and Best Practices for Commercial Design and Construction Projects (Michael A. LeFevre FAIA, 2019); Individual to Collective, DudaPaine Architects (2014), Sketchbook on the World, Pen and Ink Travel Sketches (Terrance J. Brown, FAIA, 2017); and Homelands (The NAAB National Conference, 2001). She has authored and ghost-authored many articles and case studies.
Edmunds received a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, a Master of Architecture from the University of North Carolina Charlotte, and a Master of Fine Arts from Queens University Charlotte. She has also completed executive training programs at including a mini-MBA at UNC Chapel Hill's Kenan Flagler Business School, Leadership for Performance at UVA's Darden School of Business and Leadership for Technical Managers at the Center for Creative Leadership.
Edmunds received the 2019 Leslie N. Boney Spirit of Fellowship Award for her work on behalf of the AIA College of Fellows. She has won writing and design awards including the AIA's Henry Adams Medal, the AIA NC Architectural Book Award, and UNC Charlotte's Excellence in Architectural History and Theory Book Award and Best Architectural Design Project. She won an Innovation Award for Technology from textile manufacturer Burlington Industries.
