Pros
Howard requires a person who is a self-started and self-motivated. If you are that type of person, you can work with a sense independence while being a part of a team. You can learn a lot with his firm because the architects are very interested in you knowing what they do so you can lay out plans to serve them better. If you show that you are responsible and ethically, you will find yourself in a job with a family.
Cons
Unless you are an architect, there is no upward mobility.