Build Zero Consulting Co-Founder

Passive Energy Designs specializes in energy modeling for high performance buildings to ensure high levels of energy efficiency, durability, and construct-ability for the detailed envelope assemblies and the building as a whole.As the Principal of Passive Energy Designs, LLC, Ryan feels strongly about the ever increasing need for energy efficiency in buildings. Over the Past 5+ years, Ryan has had the ability to be involved with many passive house projects from small residential designs and student projects to mid-sized commercial and non-profit developments throughout the country.

Roles: Senior Lecturer Faculty Project Manager - WUSTL Solar Decathlon Team - 2017Courses Taught:ARCH 111: Introduction to Design Processes IARCH 112: Introduction to Design Processes IIARCH 211: Introduction to Design Processes IIIARCH 212: Introduction to Design Processes IVARCH 300A: Design Foundations StudioARCH 311: Architectural Design IARCH 323B: Architectural Representation IIARCH 430A: Special Topics: Solar Decathlon Design ChallengeARCH 430A/B: Special Topics: Design Strategies for Energy EfficiencyARCH 436B: BIM in PracticeARCH 530D: Special Topics: Solar Decathlon 2017: Constructing & Materializing Assemblies

Delivers the Passive House Institute US' Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) course to both students and professionals. The course consists online training sessions followed by 5 days of in-class instruction and software demonstrations. The final afternoon consists of a 3 hour exam to earn the designation CPHC.

Lecturer, Part TimeCourses Taught:ARCH 430B: Special Topics: Design Strategies for Energy EfficiencyARCH 438: Environmental Systems ILab Instructor:ARCH 445: Building Systems

Taught a Graduate Level Seminar in the School of Architecture - Spring 2014Instructor and Consultant for "Techstyle Haus", a net zero prototype that competed in the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 Competition - Summer 2014Taught a Graduate Level Advanced Studio in the School of Architecture - Wintersession 2015

Managed the Passive House Certification process for PHIUS which covered the United States and CanadaWorked towards certifying the majority of Passive House projects in the U.S. during time of employmentCreated Official PHPP Climate Data sets for use with Passive House Planning Package Energy Modeling ToolDesigned a two story home for low income homebuyer programGenerated construction documents for the project based on the executive director’s sketch

Performed Energy Modeling and specified materials and dimensions to meet Passive House standardOversaw the construction and finishing of the house as the Construction ManagerOther Titles included: Fire Watch Captain, Health and Safety Officer, and CAD Draftsman

Responsible for mixing slate and tile to achieve correct color combinationsSent materials and tools up to the roof and back down as well as kept up a clean job siteInstalled a variety of materials using appropriate techniques including slate, tile, shingles, copper, and rubberLearned the trade and theory of the roofing industry