About

Howard Kagan has practiced architecture since 1973. He is primarily engaged in practice as principal of howard kagan architecture in upstate New York.

Previously, Howard was a partner in the Chicago firm of Nagle Hartray Architecture which he joined in 1979 and named a Principal in 1986.  Howard has been instrumental in developing the firm's portfolio of media and commercial facilities and has also served as Principal In Charge on a number of educational facilities and single-family housing projects. 

Howard's past projects include Harpo Studios, Chicago Public Radio, and the Northwestern University Radio Station among many others.

His current projects include single-family residences: new construction, renovations, and additions.

His goal has been to educate the public about the many advantages of using an architect for the design of residential and commercial projects. His hope is that everyone is able to consult with an architect. There should not be a financial impediment to using an architect to achieve the best design.

Education: 
1972, University of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor of Architecture

Registration:  
New York, Illinois

Affiliations:  
Lambda Alpha International; Metropolitan Planning Council; Former faculty member at the Harrington Institute of Design; Former visiting Instructor at the University of Illinois at Chicago; Past juror for Chicago AIA Unbuilt Design Awards

Trustee of the Woodstock Public Library