Ron Portrait

Born in 1952 in Fargo, North Dakota, Ron holds a degree in Architecture from North Dakota State University and has masters degrees from Harvard University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Balancing his knowledge of architectural history and theory, Ron has nearly 30 years of design experience, including experience in these area: site analysis, schematic design, design development, environmental and sustainable design, construction document services, bidding and negotiation, construction contract administration, and architectural photography.

  Vita

  • Work Experience
  • Faleide Architects P.C.
  • Denver, CO
  • September 1995
  • President
  • Anderson Mason Dale
  • Denver, CO
  • November 1994 to August 1995
  • Ronald Faleide ARCHITECT
  • Alexandria,VA
  • September 1991 to August 1994
  • sole proprietor
  • James W. Ritter Architect
  • Alexandria, VA
  • June 1987 to August 1990
  • ZVFK Architects/Planners
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • October 1980 to September 1985
  • Gefroh Associates
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • March 1979 to September 1980
  • Hunter/Grobe Architects
  • Fargo, ND
  • February 1977 to February 1979
  • Bryer/Nermyr Consulting Engineers
  • Fargo, ND
  • June 1974 to August 1976
  • Professional Registrations
  • -NCARB Certificate 1985
  • -Colorado 1980 #B-1461
  • Education
  • Harvard University
  • Graduate Studies in Design
  • History & Theory
  • 1990-1991
  • Degree Awarded: Masters of Design
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute
  • Graduate Studies in Architecture
  • 1985-1987
  • Degree Awarded: Master of
  • Architectural Studies
  • Harvard University
  • Professional Development
  • Advanced Architectural Delineation
  • Course 1983
  • North Dakota State University
  • Professional Degree Studies 1975-1976
  • Degree Awarded: Bachelor of
  • Architecture
  • North Dakota State University
  • Undergraduate Studies in
  • Art and Architecture
  • 1970-1974
  • Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts
  • Publications/Exhibits
  • Affordable Housing: Designing an American
  • asset. Published by The Urban Land
  • Institute and the National Building Museum.
  • 2005
  • Sources + Design (March/April 2005):
  • “Public Vs. Private: AIA Colorado Awards."
  • The Denver Post (2/6/05) Ron quoted in
  • “The Architect of a City Debate"
  • SLV Dweller (12/04) "Migrant and
  • Seasonal Head Start School Wins
  • Award"
  • Hispania News (Winter 04) "OJC/CDS
  • Building Wins Architectural Award"
  • Architectural Record (12/04) House of
  • the Month
  • Mountain Living (12/04) "A Window to
  • the World  Outside"
  • Colorado Homes & Lifestyles (10/04)
  • "No Boundaries"
  • Architectural Record Review (7/04)
  • "Focus on K-12 Schools"
  • USDA Rural Development Success
  • Stories (4/04) "Farm Labor Housing
  • Complex 
  • Receives National Recognition for
  • Combining Quality Design and
  • Affordability"
  • Rocky Mountain News (3/27/04) "Clear
  • Intentions"
  • National Building Museum
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Affordable Housing Exhibit 2004
  • “COLORADO HOMES &  LIFE STYLES”
  • Magazine
  • Malone Residence published
  • 2002
  • "INFORM" Magazine
  • Faleide residence published 1995
  • Washington Design Center/Interior
  • Magazine 1990
  • Merit of Design Award
  • as Project Architect
  • National Building Museum
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Graduate Thesis selected for exhibit
  • 1990
  • INFORM" Magazine
  • Strip Ordnance Bunker published
  • 1990
  • Honors
  • AIA Colorado
  • Merit  Design Award 2004
  • AIA Colorado
  • Honor  Design Award 2004
  • Architects Choice Award 2004
  • Denver, CO
  • AIA Colorado
  • Merit Design Award 2003
  • AIA Colorado
  • Citation Design Award 2003
  • Virginia Society AIA
  • Excellence in Design Award 1994 as
  • Project Architect
  • Virginia Society AIA
  • Excellence in Design Award 1991 as
  • Project Architect
  • Virginia Society AIA
  • Excellence in Design Award 1990 as
  • Project Architect
  • Virginia Society AIA
  • Excellence in Design Award 1989 as
  • Project Architect