Education
Dickinson graduated from Cornell in 1977 with a Bachelor"s degree in Architecture and opened his own architectural practice in 1987.
Dickinson graduated from Cornell in 1977 with a Bachelor"s degree in Architecture and opened his own architectural practice in 1987.
In more than 30 years of professional practice, he has built over 500 projects in over 10 states, with budgets ranging from $5,000 to $5,000,000. Based in Madison, Connecticut, he maintains an office of 10 staff members. He is licensed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Oklahoma, Minnesota and Tennessee.
Dickinson has taught at Yale College, Roger Williams University and at the Harvard Graduate School of Design Summer Program.
Additionally he has lectured at dozens of universities, American Institute of Architects associations, and at national conventions and gatherings. Dickinson was the co-host of the Cable News Network/Money Magazine web series Home Work.
He is co-host with Bruce Barber on a regional radio program, The Real Life Survival Guide, which began airing in 2011. He has appeared on a variety of national media platforms, including Heritage Radio Network"s Burning Down the House, Cable News Network"s Open House, National Public Radio"s Studio 360, and Fox"s Weekend Marketplace.
Dickinson sits on the board of seven not-for-profit organizations, including the New Haven Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, and Madison Cultural Arts.
Additionally, 20-30% of the ongoing work in his office is dedicated to pro bono or at-cost work for not-for-profits, totaling over 50 projects for over 30 organizations over the last 25 years.