Architects Alaska Welcomes Three New Team Members
Bill Zamora, architectural designer, joined Architects Alaska in March when staff began working at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bill brings over 19 years of experience in design and construction administration. In his role, Bill provides design and production support and has seamlessly transitioned to a work at home model.
Michael Castro has joined Architects Alaska as a project manager and is responsible for successful and collaborative project completion. He has over 25 years of experience, previously working at firms in Alaska, California, Kansas, and most recently Oregon.
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September 2026
Laurel Green joined Architects Alaska as a financial controller. She brings over 7 years of experience in the A/E/C industry and holds a master’s in international business logistics. In her position, Laurel oversees all financial and accounting operations for the Anchorage, Wasilla, and Montana offices.
What happens when a city with fewer than 300 residents becomes a major freight and tourism hub, despite being accessible only by boat, plane, or a one-lane highway/railroad tunnel managed on a strict schedule?
If you’re in the City of Whittier, you get busy. The city has two separate transportation planning efforts underway, including a safety action plan under the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative, which focuses on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and emergency responders. The second is Whittier Moves, the city’s transportation master plan, which serves as the long-term roadmap for growth.