Harris Architects :: People

DOUGLAS K. HARRIS AIA
Principal

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Over twenty-two years of architectural practice successfully integrating a dual focus on design and on the construction aspects of project development. Experience includes custom residential, new commercial, renovation, and commercial interiors projects. Creative problem solving skills are combined with practical construction knowledge to produce quality projects.

Past experience prior to Harris Architects included positions as project architect and project managers for firms in Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington, DC.

EDUCATION
Master of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology,
1982
Real Estate Financial Analysis Program,
1981-1982
Studies Abroad Program, Cortona, Italy, University of Georgia College of Art,
1981
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology,
1979

REGISTRATION
Architecture, 1984 - NCARB Certified
North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Georgia

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Institute of Architects
Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art, and Architecture
Small Project Forum
National Association of Homebuilders

PUBLISHED WORK AND AWARDS
NCOA Headquarters: Three 'Houses' on One Floor; Washington Building Congress Bulletin, November 1991

Office Design - AT&T Communications; Interior Design, August 1986

Award of Merit, Bethesda Acura; Interiors Magazine, 1990

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Community Appearance Commission, Brevard, NC:
Chairman, 2002-2003

First United Methodist Church:
Former Chairman - Outreach Committee
Children's Council and Church Life Committee

The Big Play - Rebuilding Franklin Park Playground:
Committee Chair, 1998

Visions Leadership Development Program, 1998-1999

Transylvania Community Arts Council, Community Arts Center:
Design and Construction Committee

Transylvania Homebuilders Association

ELLEN PRATT HARRIS AIA
Principal

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Architectural work focused on the preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of diverse historic structures with over twenty years of experience including historic building investigation and documentation, project production, management, and construction administration as well as producing numerous feasibility, master planning, and condition assessment studies. Expertise in the treatment of historic building fabric and materials conservation as well as extensive experience in governmental regulations and design review.

Experience prior to establishing an architectural practice in North Carolina in 1995 included project architect positions for firms in Atlanta and Washington, DC.

EDUCATION
Master of Architecture, Ohio State University,
1983
Emphasis in Historic Preservation
Studies Abroad Program, Genoa, Italy, Clemson University,
1982
Bachelor of Science in Design, Clemson University,
1981

REGISTRATION
Architecture, 1986 - NCARB Certified
North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Georgia

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES
American Institute of Architects:
Committee on Historic Resources, 1985-present

Transylvania County Joint Historic Preservation Commission, 1997-2003:
Chairman, 2001-2003

Association for Preservation Technology International, 1986-present

Transylvania Community Arts Council:
Board of Directors, 2002-present:
President, 2007-present

Historic Houses Alumni Advisory Committee, Clemson University, 1996-present

Preservation North Carolina, Board of Advisors, 2001-present

Montgomery County (MD) Historic Preservation Commission, 1991-1994

Historic Takoma Inc., Board of Directors, 1990-1994

PRESENTATIONS
Facades on Main Street, Historic Preservation Commission Training Workshop, Flat Rock, North Carolina, 2003

Built for the Ages: The Preservation and Restoration of the Grove Park Inn, 1913-2001, Arts and Crafts Conference, Asheville, North Carolina, February 2001

Practical ADA Solutions, National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference, Washington, DC, 1999

Glass Fiber Resin Replacement of a Wood Balustrade, Strathmore Hall, APTI Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1991

On-Site Investigation: Unlocking the Secrets of Riversdale, Preserving the Country Manor Conference, University of Maryland, 1989

JOHN H. HORTON RA
Senior Architect

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Over twenty-five years of experience in the practice of architecture, including the design and construction of both historic preservation and new construction projects. This experience has included private practice as well as a Restoration Specialist with the State Historic Preservation Office of North Carolina's Department of Cultural Resources where he was responsible for technical assistance and government review of projects in the 24 counties of Western North Carolina. Architectural design work has included renovations, additions, and new construction for residential, commercial, and religious clients.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of North Carolina - Charlotte,
1980
University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark, third-year study program

REGISTRATION
Architecture, 1986
North Carolina

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES
Preservation North Carolina: Board of Advisors

Reformation Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville, North Carolina: Building Committee

Old Mill Cultural Center, Inc., Hendersonville, North Carolina, 2003 - 6/2005

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
NC Building Code Workshop,
Hickory, North Carolina, 2006

Preventing Moisture, Air & Vapor in the Building Envelope,
Asheville, North Carolina, 2006

Preservation NC Annual Meeting,
Gastonia, North Carolina, 2005

NC Building Code Workshop,
Asheville, North Carolina, 2004

NC Rehabilitation Code Workshop,
Charlotte, North Carolina, 2002

Technologies & Strategies for Achieving High Performance Buildings,
Charlotte, North Carolina, 2002

Workshop of Wood Deterioration,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1999

NC Accessibility Code Seminar,
Asheville, North Carolina, 1999

Historic Paint Workshop,
Durham, North Carolina, 1996

Historic Masonry Workshop,
Edenton, North Carolina, 1994

Evolution of the Restoration Process Symposium,
Washington, DC, 1992

PRESENTATIONS
Numerous presentations to groups and at conferences and workshops in North Carolina regarding historic preservation and investment tax credits:

Henderson County Board of Realtors
NC Division of Community Assistance, Franklin
Historic Burke Foundation, Morganton
Valleytown Cultural Center, Andrews
Frog Level Association, Waynesville
Transylvania County Historical Society, Brevard
Appalachian State University Interior Design School
Low Income Housing Conference, Asheville
Waynesville Historical Society
Historic Vernacular Architecture of NC, WNC Heritage Center
Western NC History Day Judge
Historic Resources Commission of Asheville & Buncombe County
Heritage Partners Community Forum, Murphy
Columbus Revitalization Committee & Town Council
Your Town Workshop, Flat Rock
Handmade in America Workshop, Asheville
Tryon Downtown Development Committee
Tax Credit Workshop, Downtown Asheville Development
Glencoe Mill Design Charette, Burlington
Henderson County Preservation Society
Sparta Revitalization Resource Team
North Wilkesboro Revitalization Committee
Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
Town of Kings Mountain
Cleveland County Economic Development Commission
Teacher's Workshop, Johnson Farm, Hendersonville
Preservation North Carolina
Historic Church Preservation Conference, Kanuga
Restoration Workshop, Hickory

H. SCOTT LAWING RA
Senior Architect

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Lawing is a licensed architect with over 15 years of experience, having worked in offices in Charlotte, Brevard, and Asheville, North Carolina. His experience includes custom residential, educational, and adaptive-use projects. He joined Harris Architects in 2000. Prior to that, he was a project architect with Farrell + Hargrove in Asheville, and other firms in Brevard and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Prior to joining the architectural profession, Mr. Lawing served as a Health Educator with the Peace Corps in the Central African Republic.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture, University of North Carolina - Charlotte,
1990
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture, University of North Carolina - Charlotte, cum laude,
1989
Chancellor's List
1986, 1987
Dean's List
1987
Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
1982
Dean's List
1982

REGISTRATION
Architecture, 1996
North Carolina

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Southern Building Code Congress International

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Challenge League, Transylvania Youth Soccer Association:
Director
Soccer Coach

Brevard Elementary School:
Principal Selection Committee Member

Transylvania County Recreation Center:
Soccer Coach

Rehabitat for Humanity:
Crew Leader

Avondale Presbyterian Church, Charlotte:
Youth Group Leader
Building Committee Member

REID deJARNETTE WOOD
RA, LEED AP
Project Architect

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Experience with a wide range of projects including churches, commercial buildings, and single and multi-family residential projects. Some of these projects included an emphasis on health and architecture using alternative, healthy, and environmentally sensitive building materials. Ms. Wood is a LEED Accredited Professional. Prior to joining Harris Architects, Ms. Wood was associated with firms in Atlanta, Georgia, and Ketchum, Idaho, and has over twelve years of experience.

Through this work she has gained expertise in several computer-drafting programs for the production of construction documents and three-dimensional studies.

EDUCATION
Master of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology,
1996
Finalist, SGF Competition, Master's Thesis Studio
Thesis Studio Representative, Student Advisory Council
Bachelor of Arts, Washington University,
1992, Minor in History
Honorable Mention, Fitzgibbon Competition
Computer Lab Assistant, Educational Computing Services

REGISTRATIONS
LEED Accredited Professional 2008
Architecture 2007, NCARB Certified
North Carolina

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Vision Class of 2003, Brevard, North Carolina

Communities in Schools, Transylvania County:
Middle School Mentor, 2003-2004

Transylvania County Joint Historic Preservation Commission, 2004-present

Brevard Gateways, Corridors, and Downtown Advisory Committee
2007-present

Transylvania County Workforce
Housing Committee

Transylvania County Community Land Trust
Formation Committee

MORGAN HAYNES
Architectural Intern

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Haynes began his architectural career in Miami, FL, working in a large architecture firm where he was responsible for a wide variety of duties ranging from designer to construction administrator. His experience includes mixed-use multi-family residential, custom single-family residential, and commercial projects. The youngest and newest member of the firm, Mr. Haynes has more recently been employed at a small firm in Asheville before joining Harris Architects in 2008.

Mr. Haynes has a strong interest and commitment to Building Information Modeling which allows for a faster and more efficient work flow in the generation of construction documents. He also enjoys creating quick schematic 3-D renderings with the help of the SketchUp modeling program.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Miami, 2005
Study Abroad Program, Rome, Italy, 2004
Clemson Architecture Summer Program, Clemson, SC, 1999

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Asheville Design Center, Charrette Participant, 2007/2008 Hands on Miami, Materials Donor, 2007
ArtCenter South Florida, Volunteer Preparator, 2007 America Scores Miami, 1st Annual Soccer Ball Auction, Artist Submission, 2007