

Ken Newell, AIA
Principal / Vice-President
Years at SCNA
36
Total Years
36
Education
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte, B.A. - Architecture
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North Carolina State University School of Design, B.A.-Architecture
Registrations
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North Carolina #6205
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South Carolina #04627
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Georgia #009105
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Virginia #0401012718
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Tennessee #103592
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Florida #92198??
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NCARB #44090
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Certified LEED Professional
Affiliations
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American Institute of Architects (AIA)
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International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
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Virginia Fire Chiefs Association (VFCA)
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SC State Association of Fire Chiefs (SCSAFC)
Strengths
Client Relationships, Calm in Stressful Situations, Foreshadowing future issues/needs, Mentor, Skilled Speaker
What I Do
Ken has focused his career on assisting local governments and corporations with designing facilities that improve the quality of life of their citizens. Ken takes a hands on approach with his clients; listening and working with them as a teammate. His best skill is his ability to translate our client’s goals into feasible projects that can be built. Over the last two decades, he has earned a respected reputation around the United States in efficient, effective and budget-conscious design and programming of Fire and Rescue Stations as well as Police Departments. Ken has been directly involved in over 275 of the firm’s 350+ Fire/EMS and Public Safety projects.
Who I Am
Where have you completed projects? States Counties Countries?
What is your involvement beyond the planning phase?
Nickname
Thus far, in 20-25 states and consulting in multiple countries.
To support the client through construction and beyond, and to support our great in-house team of designers and facilitators.
Newly
How does your design process work?
Favorite Designer
Saying (s)
Collect data and critical information. Determine the end-user's needs and preferences. Sketch options and solutions. Get the client's input and approval. Fully develop the design and construction documents. Get bids or pricing from qualified builders. Proceed with construction. Enjoy results!
Fay Jones
God is Good...All the Time.
If you could design your dream project what would it be? Style? Where?
Favorite Building or Space (architectural design)
Pet (s) Name/Breed (s)
A large residence with an unlimited budget on a tropical island overlooking the ocean.
Thorncrown Chapel
Bullmastiff - Ida Claire

