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About
John T. Richard
Registrations
- Architect, Oregon License #2900, 1988
- LEED AP, AIA, ASLA
Education
- University of Oregon – Bachelor of Architecture, School of Architecture 1979-84
- Oregon State University – Outdoor School / Environmental Studies 1979-84
Work Experience
| Siteworks Design Build | Lead Architect | 2014 to Present |
| Metro Regional Government | Principal Regional Planner, Metro Parks and Natural Areas | 2011 – 2014 |
| SERA Architects | Associate Architect | 2004 – 2011 |
| SRG Partnership | Associate Architect | 1998 – 2004 |
| JT Richard Architect | Owner / Principal | 1994 – 1998 |
| John Kyle Architect | Architect | 1989 – 1994 |
| Michael Lakeman Architects | Architect | 1988 – 1989 |
| Mayer Reed Signage | Designer | 1987 – 1988 |
| Jones and Jones Associate | Architect | 1986 – 1987 |
| Lofty Designs | Partner / Owner | 1978 – 1988 |
Community Involvement
- Cascadia Green Building Council 2001 – Present
Portland Branch Steering Committee – Past Chair Attended Living Future Conference; 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- FL Wright Gordon House Conservancy 2006 – Present
Conservancy Board President 2012 – 2014 Building Committee Chair
- Sustainable Design for Tsunami Relief Housing 2005
Phang-nga, Thailand – One week on-site research and design consulting Ban Ban Sak Village / Thailand Navy
- Young Professionals Career Exchange – Rotary International 1989
Nigeria, West Africa – Six Week Exchange
- Outdoor School – Sixth Grade Environmental Education Program
Co-Director 1982 – 85, Curriculum Director 1980 – 81 Environmental Instruction 1979, Cabin Councilor 1976 - 78
Awards / Competitions
- African Burial Ground Memorial Competition, 1 of 4 First Place Awards
New York City, NY 1994
- Historic Fire Bell Competition, First Place
Lake Oswego, Oregon 1994
- American House in Japan Competition, 1 of 20 Selected for Publication
Mitsubishi 1993
- Affordable Housing Competition, First Place
American Institute of Architecture, Portland, Oregon 1992
- Diomede Islands International Competition
Portland Exhibit 1988
- Saving Energy in Historic Buildings Competition, Second Place
National Building Trust, Washington DC 1982
Areas of Interest
- Environmental Education and Interpretation
- Sustainable / Regenerative Design
- Sustainable Building Materials / Alternative Energy / Wind / Photovoltaic Systems
- Water Conservation / Alternative Treatment Systems
- Historic Preservation and Building Re-use
- Eco-Districts and Integrated Design