Ralph Bicknese, is an architect, a member of the AIA, a LEED Fellow, a principal and founder of Hellmuth + Bicknese Architects and is a nationally recognized proponent and practitioner of generative design. Ralph is committed to meeting clients’ needs in ways that enrich life and evoke far-reaching positive impact. Ralph has been involved with 8 projects seeking certification under the Living Building Challenge and over 40 LEED projects. His focus includes practices that are just, connect people to nature, contribute to health and wellness, incorporate healthful, low-carbon, resource-efficient materials, and leverage both the unbuilt- and built-environment to teach.