DOUGLAS K. HARRIS AIA LEED AP
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
LEED Accredited Professional 2009
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
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
PAMELA WARR
Marketing & Administration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pamela enjoyed a long sales career in commercial furnishings in Southern California, calling on architects, designers, and businesses. She returned to her hometown of Hendersonville in 2004. When she joined Harris Architects in 2007, she adopted Brevard as a second home.
Pamela's marketing support includes graphic design, website maintenance, and outside sales. Her's is also the first face you see at the office.
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts, Stephens College, Columbia, MO
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Original Courthouse Players, Hendersonville - Cast Member
League of Women Voters of Henderson County - Member since 2004
Home Builders Association of Transylvania County - Webmaster
