Bettisworth North Welcomes Senior Architect

Popiel earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Washington University and a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Colorado. A licensed architect, Popiel holds credentials for LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) and certification by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Work for a construction company early in his career shaped Popiel’s interest in the way design of a space influences how that space is experienced.

As a board member of the nonprofit Alaska Huts Association, Popiel is currently volunteering his skills to develop a ski hut outside of Spencer Glacier, a railroad whistlestop on the Kenai Peninsula. Popiel is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys mountain running, cross-country and downhill skiing, and Alaska’s seasonal hunting and fishing resources.