Raymond J. Lucchesi RA, LEED AP is a Principal at Regenesis. Ray’s 35 years of experience in the built and natural environments focus on regenerative design and development, sustainable and integrated design, and biomimicry. He graduated from Arizona State University, with an emphasis in arid-region ecosystems and passive-design. Ray built upon his education and practice experience by integrating living system and ecological design principles into his work. In addition, Ray has integrated the built, social, and natural environments into a coherent and holistic practice model that delivers value-adding outcomes to the world.

Prior to becoming a Principal at Regenesis, Ray co-founded Lucchesi Galati in 1982, and led its development, and held the spiritual vision for the firm. He was principal-in-charge on many of the firm’s most important projects. Ray has been involved in several projects obtaining LEED Certification, including the Las Vegas Springs Preserve and Desert Living Center and Garden, which received seven LEED Platinum Certifications. In parallel to practicing architecture, Ray planned and led the development of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Architecture, was the Founding Director and has taught and been on the faculty of the School for 30 years.

Education

• Bachelor of Architecture, Arizona State University; Graduate Studies Arid-Region Passive Design

• Graduate Studies in Sociology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Registrations - Architect

• California / Nevada / NCARB Certified