New Member News - Briley Saiyasak, CSI-EP
Posted: Wed, Jul 24, 2024
Let me introduce Briley Saiyasak, one of our newest members. She is an emerging professional in the design and construction industry. She has recently joined Jacobs in their Nuclear Projects and Consulting department providing design services to the Department of Energy.
Briley came to UT in 2017 from Mount Juliet, just east of Nashville. She graduated in 2022 from the UT College of Architecture & Design with a Bachelor of Architecture and a minor in Industrial Design. She met her husband, Caleb, here and decided to stay in Knoxville.
I asked her why she chose this field. ” Growing up, I was always making things and loved being creative. I chose architecture because I felt it would give me an avenue to express creativity while also getting to work closely with people. I also love figuring out how things work and learning about the minute details of things, so the more technical side of architecture, scratches that itch for me as well!”
Briley learned about CSI when she attended the CSI Products Show in 2022. When she was asked why she joined the chapter, she explained, “ to learn as much as possible and to form connections that help make me a better architect. CSI seems like an organization that promotes practical ways to improve our industry, and I feel like I’d be crazy not to want to be a part of that.” She said that she wants to pursue her CDT credential after she completes her ARE exams, which she has already started.
Briley also has an interest in working with students at UT. “I never knew a student chapter even existed when I was in school, and I feel like growing student interest early in our careers is a great way to teach students about the profession and what it really means to be a well-rounded architect.”
During her down time, she enjoys reading – “no genre is off-limits”, painting, embroidery, or sewing. Back in middle Tennessee Briley has lots of family including three younger sisters, who are triplets. Here in Knoxville, she and Caleb are enjoying their golden doodle named Nutmeg and are expecting a second doodle, Pepper. “We are excited because then we’re going to have a couple of ‘Spice Girls’!!!
As you can tell, this young architect is bubbling over with energy and enthusiasm. Reach out and introduce yourself at our next CSI event.
