Jul 1, 2025 _ news

Licensed to Build: Matt Nett

We’re delighted to announce that Matt Nett has passed all his architecture licensing requirements and is now an officially licensed architect.

Becoming licensed takes dedication, focus, and stamina. It is a rigorous, often multi-year endeavor requiring at least 3,740 hours of experience in six different practice areas (e.g. Project Management, Programming & Analysis, Construction & Evaluation, etc.) and passing a set of six corresponding exams. Matt relied on unwavering support from his family and a rock-solid study schedule. “It took a lot of patience and encouragement from my family to keep at it, through the ups and downs,” says Matt. “Ultimately it came down to support, commitment, and persistence.”

Given the long and arduous process of becoming a licensed architect, what made Matt want to pursue licensure? For him, licensure meant stepping into a role where he could better serve communities, helping to shape spaces that improve lives and meet real-world needs. “It’s a big investment of time and energy, but I saw it as a way to earn the trust to take on larger leadership within projects, make critical decisions, and contribute at a higher level.” And yes—he confirms there were plenty of early mornings and late nights, but also a lot of satisfaction in checking off a huge milestone along the way.

Congratulations Matt! Learn more about him here.