Architect Laura Fitch honored

Cohousing architect Laura Fitch of Kraus-Fitch Architects in Amherst, MA was given the BAC Distinguished Alumni Award from the Boston Architectural College in November 2006. The primary reason that the nominating committee chose Fitch was what they viewed as her progressive work with cohousing communities.

The plaque reads: "Laura Fitch '91: Architect, Facilitator, Visionary. You have been an essential force in forming dynamic, new communities. Your exceptional skill as a mediator has earned you the respect and admiration of your clients and colleagues. Because of you, Laura, many people have found more neighborly and sustainable ways to live. Through your work, our world is a better place. The Boston Architectural College Alumni Association is grateful for the contributions you have made to the design community through your Practice of Architecture. Your achievements give witness to the mission of our school, and your ideas are the beacons of our profession.”