Richard M. Heinz, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Rick has enjoyed a 32 year career with RFD, a firm specializing exclusively in the programming and design of laboratory facilities for institutional, industry, and governmental clients. Based in San Diego, RFD has consulted on more than 1000 projects in 49 states throughout the U.S. and around the world. Rick’s primary career focus has been on undergraduate STEM facilities for both public and private institutions such as: Aquinas College, Auraria Higher Education Center, California Lutheran University, California School of Mines, Denison University, Eastern Washington University, Kansas State University, Newman University, Metro State University – Denver, Rhodes College, Tennessee Tech University, University of Denver, University of Notre Dame, University of San Diego, University of Virginia, University of Washington – Bothell, University of Wyoming, Valparaiso University, Whitworth University, and six University of California campuses.

Mr. Heinz holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Kansas State University. Professional affiliations include the American Institute of Architects, Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association and Society for College and University Planning.

Rick has presented at more than 60 Science Facility conferences for such organizations as Academic Impressions, Learning Spaces Collaboratory, Project Kaleidoscope, Society for College & University Planning, and Tradeline, Inc.