Environmental Design Group : [ Richard Ayers ]

"Architects play an interesting role in the field of art and culture because our work must stand the test of time regardless of trends or fashion. At EDG, we tap more than a hundred years of design experience in the never-ending quest to balance of form and function. That experience combined with long-standing client, community and professional relationships distinguishes us and allows us to in the field."

Richard Ayers
Registered Architect
Principal

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Iowa State University, 1979

Experience
Mr. Ayers is a Project Manager and Project Architect with Environmental Design Group, Ltd. since 1994.

Major projects under his direction are Pioneer Hi-Bred Carver Conference Center, Stew Hansen Dodge Dealership, Betts Cadillac/Lexus Dealership, 4949 Westown Plaza, Baker Mechanical Office/Manufacturing Building, and St. Joseph School Addition.

Prior to that, he was a Project Architect with General Growth Companies developing shopping center design, construction documents an construction administration. Major projects include malls in Mankato, Minnesota, Traverse City, Michigan, and Port Huron, Michigan.

His initial experience was as an Intern Architect with Wilscam Mullins Burge Architects in Omaha, Nebraska. Major projects included schools, churches, and Army Corps of Engineers projects.

Professional Affiliation

Registered Architect, State of Iowa, License No. 2980

Member of the American Institute of Architects

Community and Professional Activities

Warren County Trustee, White Oak Township

Warren County Leadership Group Member

Past Member of City of Indianola Planning and Zoning Commission

Warren County 4-H Volunteer

The impetus for most design projects is an overwhelming desire to do something different. The motivation may be ethereal - a client wanting to make a bold and enduring statement. Or the desire may emanate from a more function need - solving a work flow or productivity problem with bigger better space. Regardless the impetus, the architect's work must stand the test of time.




	Environmental Design Group, Ltd. 6601 Westown Parkway, Suite 250 West Des Moines, IA 50266		ph: 515.224.4022 fax: 515.224.9254