He was a partner in the architectural firm of Carroll, Grisdale & Van Alen in 1946 - 1973. He is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and of the Royal Society of the Arts. He served as a member of the board of directors of the University of Pennsylvania Museum in 1940 - 1970. He was also a member of the board of the Philadelphia Cultural Affairs Council in 1974 - 1977 and served as secretary of the council in 1977 - 1981.