Linda Taalman co-directs Taalman Koch Architecture with her partner Alan Koch in Los Angeles, which has completed a number of award-winning projects including the itHouse (AIA LA Merit Award 2008, Sunset Western Home Awards 2009: Best Small Space). Taalman explores architecture through investigations into building technologies and systems, integrating sustainability, practicality and ingenuity. Taalman is an Assistant Professor of Architecture focusing on Building Technology at Woodbury University.