
Ken Thacker
AIA, LEED AP
Principal
kthacker@vmdo.com
An experienced Project Architect for both K12 and higher education projects, Ken Thacker understands that each school’s needs and aspirations are unique. He crafts solutions that exceed requirements and objectives while working within the constraints of limited budgets and tight schedules.
Having been responsible for over $250 million in K12 projects, Ken has acquired an in-depth appreciation for the complexities of building. He has developed a recognized rapport with construction partners resulting in economical, timesaving, and often ingenious solutions to design challenges as they arise in the field. The mutual respect he nurtures among members of the project team translates into an enjoyable process and better results.
Ken believes his most important professional responsibility beyond serving our clients is training young architects. His role on demanding assignments allows him to lead by example, coaching the designers with whom he works.
Education
- Master of Architecture, University of Illinois- Chicago, 1995
- Graduate work, University of Washington- Seattle, 1990-1992
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Virginia, 1987