Willy Chandler
Architect (he/him)
Architect | Oregon
Living Future Accredited Professional
Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED) Accredited Professional
With over seven years of experience in the industry, Willy has played an integral role in projects that focus on the health and well-being of both people and the environment. A registered architect, his passion for sustainable development has led him to receive Living Future Accreditation and Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED) Accreditation. Prior to Holst, his work primarily focused on healthcare facilities, including medical laboratories supporting cancer research and treatment, as well as office buildings that produce and collect more energy and water than they require to operate.
Willy has been an essential member of the Julia West House project team. Julia West House is a 12-story cross-laminated timber (CLT) building in Portland’s West End. The tower will house over 50,000 square feet of housing, amenities, and resident services, providing 90 units of Permanent Supportive Housing. Once built, Julia West House is likely to be the first high-rise CLT building in Oregon.
His passion for the outdoors took him around the Western U.S., having resided in Montana, Utah, California, and now Oregon. He enjoys spending time in nature, particularly the mountains, on foot, skis, or two wheels.
Education
Master’s of Architecture, Portland State University, 2017
Bachelor of Science, Horticulture & Landscape Design, Montana State University, 2012
Professional Involvement
American Institute of Architects
