Ryan is a Registered Architect who earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kentucky in 1998. His experience in a broad spectrum of architectural projects includes design and project management in multi-family residential, general commercial, and institutional projects. This architectural experience is balanced with a background in general contracting of residential and light commercial construction projects. Ryan’s knowledge and ability as both architect and builder enable him to address both the technical and practical sides of the comprehensive body of construction knowledge.
One action that most inhabitants of developed countries take for granted every day is the ability to plug an electrical cord into an outlet and power up any kind of device, from a lamp to a washing machine to a laptop. While we could go on for days debating the status and future of the world’s energy sources and demand, this post is simply about what you plug that cord into.
Opened in August 2009, the Grange Insurance Audubon Center exhibits several innovative systems and unique design approaches. DesignGroup architects introduced untreated cedar siding, storefront glazing with a custom frit pattern to prevent bird strikes, exterior shading to achieve passive solar design, flexible classroom spaces, weathering steel signage, and geothermal wells with an integrated heat pump system. Following brownfield remediation, several stormwater management applications were constructed, including a vegetated roof with rainwater channeled into rain gardens and bioswales, along with a pervious pavement parking lot. [Watch Part 1]
The Grange Insurance Audubon Center exhibits several innovative systems and design approaches. DesignGroup architects introduced untreated cedar siding, custom storefront glazing to prevent bird strikes, exterior shading to achieve passive solar design, flexible classroom spaces, weathering steel signage, and geothermal wells with an integrated heat pump system. Following brownfield remediation, several stormwater management applications were constructed, including a vegetated roof, rain gardens, bioswales, and a pervious pavement parking lot. [Watch Part 2]
