B.S., Computer Science, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Hoai joined Rutherford + Chekene in 1980 and managed the firm's CAD Department starting 1987. Since 2000 he has managed maintaining essential IT infrastructure, and computer systems, ensures security of data, network access and backup systems, trains employees to use software and hardware, and troubleshoots issues and provides technical support.
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.