As a former licensed general contractor, Mr. Rodriguez has “hands-on” construction experience and knows what it takes to get a project built. Under his leadership, the firm has successfully completed several design-build projects where it was the prime member of the project team. He is also a recognized expert in the American with Disabilities Act, the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction, the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and the Fair Housing Act and has given expert testimony on behalf of various clients with respect to the removal of architectural barriers. In addition to the ADA, Mr. Rodriguez is also an expert, on professional practice issues, standard of care issues, the Florida Architectural Practice Act and the Florida Building Code, as well as on Continuing Education for professionals. Miguel is an Adjunct member of the Faculty at the University of Miami, School of Architecture, teaching Professional Practice and has previously taught Construction Documents at the University of Miami and Professional Practice at Florida International University. He has also delivered continuing education courses on the AIA documents, the Florida Building Code, the ADA and the Fair Housing Act to fellow professionals and Building Officials around the State of Florida.

His active involvement with professional issues over the past 26 years builds on his expertise and has placed Mr. Rodriguez in a position of leadership not only statewide but also nationally. He is recognized by colleagues for his contributions to the profession on both levels and is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects; a recognition of professional excellence which honors those model architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession.

Professional Credentials:
o Registered Architect - State of Florida, No. AR10099
o Registered Architect - State of South Carolina, No. 05071
o Registered Architect - State of Alabama, No. 5984
o Registered Architect – State of Georgia No. RA011485
o National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certificate - No. 46548, 1995

Education: Bachelor of Architecture, 1981 -- University of Miami; Coral Gables, Florida

Mrs. Rodriguez has extensive experience with Public Agencies on both continuing services and single project specific agreements, including considerable work with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade County Public Housing and Community Development and the Cities of Miami and Miami Beach with whom she has directly worked on a variety of projects over the span of at least 10 years. Her areas of expertise include educational design, the State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF), the Florida Building Code and Accessibility.

Her primary responsibility is the administration of the firm’s Public Sector Projects and more exclusively Educational Projects. Since 1990, she has been managing or co-managing projects for various South Florida Educational and Governmental Agencies. She has participated in all aspects of the design and construction phases and has developed a keen sense for practicing in a pro-active role in helping lead the project team through the construction process.

As with other firm leaders, Lourdes is active with the American Institute of Architects, has led the local chapter’s Women in Architecture program and is a mentor to young professionals. She is also an active participant in the Committee on Architecture for Education (national) and Committee on Education (local). Through participation and interaction with industry professionals, she maintains the level of knowledge required to practice in today’s diverse and changing environment.

Professional Credentials: Registered Architect - State of Florida, No. AR 11630

Education:
o Bachelor of Architecture, 1983 – University of Miami; Coral Gables, Florida
o Architecture, 1980 – Miami-Dade Community College; Miami, Florida

Mr. Moreno is experienced in highly sensitive government projects requiring special security clearance; such as United States Embassy designs in Peru, and the development of the new Federal courthouse in Washington D.C. Additionally Mr. Moreno has been successful in delivering technically demanding projects including a number of Health Clinics developed for Humana and Doctor’s Medical Center in Miami, Florida.

In the Educational field Mr. Moreno been involved in the development and management of a number of school projects containing state-of-the-art Science and Biotechnology Labs.

Education: Bachelor of Architecture, University of Florida, 1983-1987