Alan Ricks is the co-founder and COO of MASS Design Group, a 501©(3) non-profit architectural firm based in Boston and Rwanda. Together with his partner, Michael Murphy, Ricks has worked to redefine the role of architectural practice in public health, advocacy, policy and education.
This Brown Bag Lunch will be an opportunity for students to engage with Ricks, discuss the triumphs and challenges of his firm and how building can create meaningful impact in the communities where they work. Ricks serves as the William B. & Charlotte Shepherd Davenport Visiting Professor this semester.