Richard has been practicing as an architect in Washington DC since 2009. He received a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the University of the West Indies in 2000, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006. His background in engineering has been instrumental in his approach to seamlessly combine design with functionality. Over the last 15 years, he has worked as a successful project architect gaining experience with a myriad of building types including residential, healthcare, hospitality, education and commercial work. Richard is LEED (sustainability) certified and licensed to practice in DC, MD & VA. Outside of architecture, he enjoys cooking for family & friends, and running.