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Rick
Alfandre, AIA Architect
Rick
Alfandre has lived and worked in the Hudson Valley since 1976.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications
from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 1980,
Rick worked as a carpenter and general contractor in residential
and light commercial construction. In 1983, he enrolled in the
School of Architecture at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University. In addition to his own studies, Rick served
as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in environmental technologies,
focusing on the integration of energy efficiency and resource
conservation during the construction process and in the buildings
constructed. In addition to resource conservation, Rick focused
on minimizing the use of construction materials with potential
for toxicity during and after installation. After graduating
with a Master of Architecture degree in 1987, he returned to
the Hudson Valley.
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Between 1987 and 1991, Rick worked with
several area architects as a Senior Designer and Project Architect,
overseeing all phases of project development. His design work
included custom residences, residential additions, mixed use
commercial buildings, restaurants, retail stores, offices,
and manufacturing and industrial facilities.
In
1991, Rick received his license to practice architecture in
the State of New York. He has since developed an independent
practice while continuing to work in collaboration with other
area firms, offering architectural design consultation and building
code analysis. Recent independent commissions include new custom
residences, residential additions and renovations, retail stores,
multiple dwellings, restaurants, hotels, manufacturing facilities,
and furniture design. Rick is currently working on the conceptual
design and site plan for a new sanctuary for a synagogue in
Westchester County, NY.
During his years in the Hudson Valley,
Rick has formed solid working relationships with area Building
Inspectors and Planning Officials. This network of communication
and his acquired knowledge of area zoning and planning regulations,
enables our clients to expeditiously obtain the necessary
project approvals.
Rick served for nine years as a member, and two years
as the Chairperson, of the Town of Esopus Environmental
Advisory Board. He is currently a member of the Chamber
of Commerce of Ulster County, the New Paltz Chamber of
Commerce, and the Poughkeepsie Area Chamber of Commerce.
Rick currently serves as a member of the Huguenot Historical
Society's building and grounds advisory committee.
An active member of the American Institute of Architects
(AIA), Rick also belongs to the Northeast Sustainable
Energy Association (NESEA) and the American solar Energy
Society. Rick is National Council of Architectural Registrations
Boards (NCARB) Certified and is a member of the United
States Green Building Council (USGBC). He is also a USGBC
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited
Professional. Rick is currently President of the New
Paltz Rotary Club
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