People

Bill Boehm

Bill’s background ranges widely – from building solar adobe structures in the southwest US to designing homes in the eco-vernacular of Sea Ranch in Northern California to planning municipal facilities in Malawi, East Africa. His commitment to social justice is expressed in his work in Africa (Peace Corps), the City of Boston’s affordable housing division, and most recently with numerous Boston metro area CDCs and non-profits. Bill has extensive teaching and research experience, focused on housing and vernacular architecture.

Jennifer West

Jen inspires, designs, produces and manages projects with meticulous attention. With Boehm since 2007, she has led residential and community-scale projects for several Boston area non-profit organizations. Jen draws upon diverse experiences in the arts, real estate development, and construction and has a particular interest in adaptive reuse and small scale urban intervention. Jen has lived and been a landlord in the Fields Corner neighborhood for the past 13 years.