M.S., Geosystems Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
B.S., Geological & Drilling Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology Chengdu, China
Binyao joined R+C in January 2023 after earning a Master’s degree from UC Berkeley Geosystem program. Currently, Binyao serves as a Geotechnical Staff Engineer, involved in geological and geotechnical investigations to evaluate seismic and geological hazards. He has contributed to high-profile projects such as UCSF's New Hospital at Parnassus Heights and Stanford Cancer Center, handling tasks from field investigations and laboratory data analysis to preparing comprehensive reports and providing construction recommendations.
Beautiful, Functional, Green
Alan led the R+C team to design a visually minimal support structure for the complex photovoltaic panel canopy between buildings at UC Merced’s Science and Engineering 2 building. The canopy is composed of vertical as well as horizontal PV panels and provides not only a solar energy source for the building, but shading for the plaza and a visually striking entrance.
