Profile/ Sam Nishek

Architect, Principal

Since 1992, Sam Nishek has brought his passion for sustainable architecture combined with practical construction detailing to the firm's variety of projects.  He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from the University of Idaho in 1991. Sam grew up in Tanzania with parents teaching appropriate technology to remote villages.  This early experience with making the most with the least has shaped Sam's sense of simplicity and economy in design.  He brings this rigor to the BSA team as manager of some of BSA's most complex undertakings.   Sam is the solid foundation of the studio.  Self-titled Eco-Boy, he is an avid bicycle commuter, mountain biker and tandem rider.  He loves a good beer.