Rudy Polwin, AIA
Throughout his education and professional career, Rudy has been dedicated to striking a balance between the theoretical knowledge of design and the practical knowledge of construction. He has worked professionally in both office and construction environments and believes firmly in the architect’s involvement in the entire building process.
Rudy is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University where he studied under renowned architect James Wines. While attending he participated in many student lead design/build projects such as the American Indian Housing Initiative, Solar Decathlon, and Freedom by Design projects.
Prior to establishing Rudy Polwin Architects he has worked professionally on residential and commercial projects with award winning firms in both Pennsylvania and Vermont. Rudy is responsible for all design, coordination, and operation of the firm.
In an effort to remain actively engaged with the community Rudy teaches and is a recurring juror at Yestermorrow Design/Build School and serves on the Development Review Board for the Town of Waitsfield.
He is a licensed architect in Vermont and Pennsylvania and is a member of the American Institute of Architects.
Zachary Stepp, Assoc. AIA
Zack comes to architecture via the medical profession, where his degree in neurosciences provides him a unique insight into understanding a person’s neurological and physiological response to the built environment.
As a Junior Designer at RPA his principal roll is assisting in site documentation and the production of design and construction drawings.
As an extension to his interests in sustainable building practices, he is particularly intrigued in how healthy living principles influence space, and conversely, how space can influence healthy living principals.
Andy White, M.Arch
Andy has always felt that the design of an object and its physical making are integrally connected and of equal value. This notion has led him to obtain a formalized architectural education, and pursue experiences in both architecture offices and on construction sites across in Northern California, Oregon, and here in Vermont.
The result is a skill set that bridges the gap between each respective discipline and provides a synthesized approach to problem solving.
As an Architectural Designer and Working Foreman at RPA, Andy utilizes this unique skill set to aid in the design and development of architectural works on paper, to then develop and execute efficient strategies to ensure they’re realized to their full potential in physical form.