Ralph Walker is an architect and LEED accredited professional with over 15 years of experience leading complex educational, commercial, and retail design projects. He has worked at several architecture firms, managing multidisciplinary teams from programming through construction. Some of his project experience includes Crown Heights Charter High School, St. Philip's Academy, Wilson + Dudley Elementary Schools, and Dwight Englewood School master plan. He also has experience in business development, speaking engagements, and board membership with educational organizations.

1. Ralph Walker RA CSI CDT LEED AP
243 Spruce Street, Bloomfield NJ 07003 973.803.9938 RWalker12813@gmail.com
Professional Experience
Gensler Morristown, NJ & New York, NY
Senior Associate / Project Architect 2004 – 2010
Project Architect leading and managing multidisciplinary teams of architects, designers and engineers for
the programming, design, documentation and construction of complex educational, retail and commercial
facilities. Experience with public agencies including NJSDA and NYDOB. Provided thought leadership on
educational design. Engaged in business development, national practice area strategy and ongoing
marketing and publications. Selected projects include:
 Crown Heights Charter High School Brooklyn, NY
 St. Philip’s Academy Newark, NJ
 Wilson + Dudley Elementary Schools (NJSDA Projects) Camden, NJ
 Dwight Englewood School master plan Englewood, NJ
 PNC Branch Banks Multiple locations in NJ + PA
 Ford Dealerships Multiple locations in NY + NJ
Taylor Fierce LLC Los Angeles, CA
Senior Associate / Project Architect 2003-2004
Assisted in opening new architecture firm. Led business development efforts, new client development and
contract negotiations. Project architect managing programming, design development and construction
documents for new projects. Selected projects include:
 Oscar De La Hoya Animo High School Los Angeles, CA
Fields Devereaux Architects & Engineers Los Angeles, CA
Project Architect 2000-2003
Project Architect designing and managing multiple education projects including new building, modular
building and renovation projects from concept design through construction. Selected Projects include:
 Oak Park High School Activity Center Oak Park, CA
 Compton USD, Multiple Renovation Projects Compton, CA
 Torrance USD, Multiple Renovation Projects Torrance, CA
 Kenter Canyon Elementary School Library Los Angeles, CA
 CSU Channel Islands, Administration Building Camarillo, CA
The Bilow Group Ridgefield Park, NJ
Job Captain 1997-1999
Licensure / Accreditations
Registered Architect
Construction Specifiers Institute: Certified Document Technologist
US Green Building Council: LEED Accredited Professional
Education
Syracuse University Bachelor of Architecture
Majored in Architecture & Political Science 1992-1997
Organizations
St. Philip’s Academy, Board of Trustees
KIPP Academy of Opportunity, Board of Directors
Teach For America, Regional Board of Directors LA
LA Edupreneurs, Member
Recent Awards
Architecture For Humanity Classroom Competition: The Blurred Classroom Project – Finalist & Exhibitor
St. Philip’s Academy Project – AIA NJ Silver Medal, SARA Award, Smart Growth Award
Additional information on my experience, references and portfolio is available online
via LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ralph-walker/10/6a0/94b

2. Ralph Walker RA CSI CDT LEED AP
243 Spruce Street, Bloomfield NJ 07003 973.803.9938 RWalker12813@gmail.com
Selected Speaking Engagements
Ralph Walker developed and delivered the following presentations:
Building Success, 2009
Keynote: The Future of Education: Perspectives from the Practice Event
Columbia University Ed Lab Seminar, 2009
Moving towards Learning Environments: The blurred classroom Event
Interface Tribal Gathering: The Future of Education, 2009
Moving towards Learning Environments: The blurred classroom Event
PSEG Community Outreach 2008
Energy Efficiency Workshops: LEED Design for Community Buildings Event
NJ Charter School Association Annual Conference, 2008
Sustainable Design Opportunities for Charter Schools Event
ICFF Conference 2007
Design Entreprenuers: Rethinking Energy Event & Website
http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20070920/teaching-it-ralph-walker-and-the-team-from-gensler-and-
the-st-philips-academy-icff-2007
Selected Web & Print Features
Ralph Walker was interviewed for or featured in the following features:
After Ed TV Website
School ReDesign: Episode 3 – Future Leaders Institute and Gensler team up to redefine the classroom
http://www.gensler.com/#viewpoint/videos/3
Gensler Website
Features: Social Studies – Architecture For Humanity Classroom Competition
http://www.gensler.com/#viewpoint/features/29
Gensler Website
Features: Ahead of its Class – St. Philip’s Academy
http://www.gensler.com/#viewpoint/features/12
Edutopia Magazine & Website
Features: Greening the Past – St. Philip’s Academy
http://www.edutopia.org/green-school-retrofit
Metropolis Magazine & Website
Features: Golden Ticket – St. Philip’s Academy
http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20080220/golden-ticket
Complete project list and references available upon request.
Additional information on my experience, references and portfolio is available online
via LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ralph-walker/10/6a0/94b