Education
BArch, University of Illinois, 1969 MArch, University of Illinois, 1972 Doctor of Architecture with Certificate in Gerontology, University of Michigan, 1980

Research Interests
Includes safety issues, design standards, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, fire and life safety, code compliance, physical condition, and space usage.  Some assessments involve preservation, restoration, and/or rehabilitation projects. 

Current Projects
Current research project, "Accessibility research for "Facilities Planning and Management" at ISU (principal investigator and project director) (1998-present)

Contact Information
Phone: (515) 294-8221
Email: arvido@iastate.edu
Office: 493 Design

Mailing Address
Architecture Department
146 College of Design
Ames, IA, 50011

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