Keith Hayes, AIA, LEED AP
Principal, Business Partner
As a principal, Keith’s strength is in project management. As a generalist, he is experienced in all project types from recreation centers to municipal office buildings. The strength he brings to all of them is his adeptness in traditional project management—from gaining the client’s trust to delivering the keys at the grand opening. He’s there for you. Keith’s other love is his model railroad. If you really want to see his eyes light up, just ask him about it.
RECENT PROJECTS
- Yellowstone National Park Canyon Village Lodging Redevelopment Wyoming
- National Park Service Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center Colorado
- Kandle Park Pool Bathhouse Tacoma, Washington
- Redmond Recreation Study Washington
- The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Salem, Oregon
- The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Augusta, Georgia
- The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Quincy, Illinois
- Candelas Neighborhood Activity Center Arvada, Colorado (Check out Keith's video!)
- Kent Aquatics Study Washington
- Hillsboro Aquatic Center Study Oregon
- Hillsboro Community Recreation Center Study Oregon
- Erie Recreation Center Study Colorado
- Macomb Township Recreation Center Michigan
- Tumwater Recreation Center Study Washington
- The University of Northern Colorado Athletic Facilities Master Plan Greeley, Colorado
- Arapahoe County Office Building Tenant Finish Littleton, Colorado
- Livonia Recreation Center Michigan
- Federal Way Recreation Center Washington
- Colorado College Athletic/Recreation Development Plan Colorado Springs, Colorado
Fun Facts About Keith
Favorite Place to Play
Disney World - Have a Magical Day!
Favorite Place to Work
In the basement
Last Book Read
Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West
What I Do in My Spare Time
Work on my model railroad
How Many Little Black Sketchbooks I Own
I've lost track at this point... too many to count
Can I Borrow a Page from Your Sketchbook?
No. I have two rules: Always use ink and never tear out a sheet
Keith's Activities
Professional/Community
- Secretary: American Institute of Architects, Colorado Chapter, 1996
- Associate Director: American Institute of Architects, Colorado Chapter, 1993
- Coordinator: American Institute of Architects, Colorado Chapter Intern Development Program, 1992
- American Institute of Architects
- United States Green Building Council
- Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Chama, New Mexico, 1993 - Present
Speaking Engagements
- 2012 Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad National Landmark Nomination to the National Park Service Landmark Advisory Board
- 2008 The Salvation Army Central & Southern Territories Conference: “Introduction to Sustainable Design”
- 2006 National Recreation & Parks Association Conference: “Federal Way Community Center Programming & Construction Tour”
- 2006 Missouri Design School: “The Boomer Generation & Senior Trends”
- 2005 Athletic Business Conference: ‘Locker Room Basics”
- 2004 Michigan Recreation & Parks Association Conference: “High-Performance Front Desks”
Publications
- 2009 Recreation Management: “Control Central: The Control Desk Can’t Be Ignored”
Awards
- General Palmer Award for Commitment to Preservation, Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Keith's Registrations
Architectural
- NCARB
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Michigan
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Oklahoma
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Washington
Other
- Green Building Certification Institute LEED® Accreditation - Building Design + Construction (BD+C)
Keith's Education
University of Washington
- Master of Architecture
- Architecture in Rome Program
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Environmental Design
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
University Athletic & Recreation Facility Seminar
University of Colorado Denver Graduate School of Policy
Denver Community Leadership Forum
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