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Had an architectural practice in Washington, DC; extensively remodeled an entire existing Washington house for himself and his family along deaf visu-centric lines, which was featured in an architectural magazine.

Born deaf in Scotland; first name and maiden surname unknown. Had a meeting house for the deaf club of St. Paul, MN, designed by deaf architect Olof Hansen and erected at her own expense, as a memorial to her late husband.

Born deaf at Washington, DC; attended the Clarke School for the Deaf until grade 9, then graduated a regular public high school; studied architecture in a hearing college. Traveled throughout Europe in 1971 to study house design there. Eventually worked for the U.S. National Park Service, involved in restoration of historical buildings and structures. His older brother, Michael A. Fields (q.v.), is also a deaf architect.

Became interested in construction and architecture at age 8 or 9. Took a technical drafting degree from the National Technical Institute for the Deaf plus later architectural studies at the University of Minnesota. Practices architecture in Minneapolis, MN; an advocate of "deaf-friendly" building design.

Graduated Gallaudet College 1953; after being rejected by 6 architectural schools because of his deafness, succeeded in entering the Institute of Design and Construction in Brooklyn, NY. Worked as a draftsman for a Manhattan architectural firm while going to night school.

Deaf at birth; attended the Clarke School for the Deaf and Columbia University (bachelor's in architecture); also studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, receiving an degree there. Designed many buildings in Cincinnati, Ohio, and elsewhere. Died in London, England, while on a tour.

Entered the Royal Cross School for Deaf and Dumb Children at Preston in 1895. Left school at age 16 and pursued architecture both through apprenticeship and evening classes for 9 years. Became a full-time professional architect in 1915 in Bolton.

Born at Richmond, Indiana; attended the Indiana School for the Deaf, transferred to the Ohio School for the Deaf, then graduated from the Cincinnati Oral School. Studied at the Cincinnati Building Trades School and graduated the Ohio Mechanics Institute (1930); associated with a Cincinnati firm. Certificated to practice architecture in Ohio, 1941; later also acquired certification in Kentucky, Illinois, and Calfornia. Married Harriet Wilson in 1937.

Worked for the famous architectural firm of Mazarov-Ribalier in France.

Deafened by a childhood accident; emigrated to the U.S. when 13 years old. Designer for Racques & Son, Architects, in Spokane, WA.