EDUCATION:                                                                                                  
Roger Williams University
Bachelor in Architecture (BA)


EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Rios started his career as an architectural draftsman for George Pearson Architects in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Under his tutelage Mr. Pearson encourage Mr. Rios to obtain his architectural degree at an accredited institution. Roger Williams University Architectural program provided a unique learning environment as well as the opportunity to work for some local offices during summer internships.

Mr. Rios joined Urban Design Group in Providence, Rhode Island. He was involved in a variety of small residential and commercial projects. He left to gain greater exposure with large scale projects by working for Arrowstreet Inc.,one of the largest architectural firms in  Massachusetts. Consequently he worked on several commercial developments including the Providence Mall complex in Providence, RI and a number of institutional projects throughout the East Coast. Several years later he rejoined Urban Design Group to address new markets in small to medium size commissions in Rhode Island.

Mr. Rios has experience in a wide range of urban planning and building types, including projects involving downtown revitalization, retail, hospitality, and private sector office development with a strong background in project execution, code compliance issues, coordination and delivery in order to meet project goals. He is noted for his practical emphasis on establishing a strong working relationship among the various project participants to satisfy client needs and budget constraints.

Notable projects include Renovations to Independence Hall, University of Rhode Island, Kingston Campus; Block Island Town Hall; New Facilities & Classrooms for the The Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown, RI; The Riverfront Plan, Woonsocket, RI; Harvard University Oxford Street Parking Facility, Cambridge, MA; Binney Street Telecommunications Building, Providence Place Mall, Cambridge Side Hotel and Exeter & West Greenwich Schools Renovations.

studio - rios / architecture was formed with the purpose of providing individualized attention to the growing market of sustainable architecture and green design. The goal is to provide a dedicated service to individuals interested in one-on-one attention to their needs.
The current social climate illustrates a greater acceptance for hybrid vehicles, organic farming and energy saving appliances, the climate to address such needs is ever growing.

Currently, large firms tend to ignore individual home design because of the lower profit margins while preferring to pursue commercial commissions to sustain their large overhead.
One aspect that gets lost in large firms is the personalize attention with the client at the residential level. In some firms residential architecture is secondary to commercial or institutional work and therefore not given the priority that it deserves. This has always been an issue with him because, in many cases, once the contract is signed, the client is assigned a staff architect instead of dealing directly with the main designer. He never felt comfortable in that situation and among other issues; it motivated him to open his own firm.

He is a registered licensed architect in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island .  Also, holds certification with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

Member of the American Institute of Architects
Member of the Rhode Island Chapter of AIA
Member of the U.S. Green Building Council
Member of the Green Roundtable Inc.
Member of the Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living
Member Better Business Bureau