Bio
Longney Luk is an emerging architectural professional committed to advancing equity in both sustainable design and healthcare architecture. They are passionate about creating environments that serve diverse needs, foster well-being, and promote representation in the profession. They served as Team Design Co-Lead members for the NOMA PGH Chapter.
Interview
Why is licensure important to you? Licensure matters to me because it represents agency and the ability to stand behind my work with confidence. It gives my voice weight in advocacy, and it opens opportunities for me to lead projects with creativity and accountability.
How has your experience training to be an architect in the office/field (AXP experience) served you in your volunteer and community service? …Why is it important for emerging professionals to get involved in their communities and give back? How did you get involved? Most transformative mentor/volunteer experience? How do you balance volunteer, professional, and personal time? I first got involved through a firm-sponsored volunteer day for NOMA PGH and stayed engaged after seeing how small contributions can create real change. One of my most memorable experiences was working with a mentor who showed me that leadership is not about having all the answers – but asking the right questions to elevate voices. Balancing volunteer, professional, and personal time isn’t perfect, but I’ve learned to be intentional. I protect time for rest and relationships, and when I volunteer, I want to be fully present.
In your “spare time” do you pursue any interesting hobbies or extracurricular pursuits? In my spare time, I write and recite my own spoken word poetry. It’s a creative outlet allowing me to process experiences clearly by expressing ideas and experimenting with language.