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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Carl Ramsey AIA IH LEED-AP Chairman of the Board and Project Manager Architectural & Environmental Assoc. Inc. (AEA)

IAQP AIHA ● Registered Architect ● LEED - Accredited Professional ● Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional

● Industrial Hygienist ● Licensed Contractor

●Expert Witness - Forensic & Environ. Investigator ● APS Qualified PV Solar Installer ● Certificate of PV Solar Design and Installation

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EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture Kansas State University, 1970

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Architect in Missouri (1973) / Kansas/ Arizona/Idaho/ • Director - AZ Chapter of American Institute of Architects - Grand Canyon Chapter (AIA) 2011 to 2014

President - 2009 & 2010.• U. S. Green Building Council - LEED Pilot Home -Platinum Award Recipient - 2008• 2008 Green Builder of the Year by “Green Builder Magazine”• Registered Arizona Building Contractor ROC #172093 & ROC # 228336• Training Certificate-Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED-AP)• Arizona Chapter - 2008 Chair/Founder, Northern Branch - U. S. Green Building Council• Director, Coconino County Sustainable Economic Development Initiative (SEDI) 2006 to 2012• Certified by National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) - 1975• Certified Value Engineer - GSA criteria -1974• 2009 International Building Code Energy Plans Examiner by exam, 2013• 2009 International Building Code Energy Professional by exam, 2013• Solar Photovoltaic Design & Installation Certificate- Solar Living Institute• Solar Photovoltaic “Hands-On” Installation Certificate- Solar Living Institute• Altair Energy Solar Service Provider Training - Sedona Arizona• Advanced Training - Photovoltaic Design and Installation - Solar Energy International• Advanced Thermal Solar Design and Installation - San Juan College, New Mexico• Uni-Solar Installation - Factory Training Certificate - San Diego• Dawn Solar Installation - Factory Training Certificate• Mold Supervisor Certificate (MSC)• Microbial IAQ Investigations - Strategies for Conducting Investigations - American IAQ Council• Indoor Assessment for Bioaerosols (Mold/ Bacteria) - Harvard School of Public Health• Indoor Air Quality Investigation - Certification, Oklahoma University• Indoor Air Quality - Source Identification Certificate - Georgia Tech University• Indoor Air Quality Certificate - University of Kansas• Indoor Air Quality - World Symposium, Toronto, Canada• Indoor Air Quality - Analytical & Testing Certificate - Georgia Tech University • Indoor Air Quality Investigation Training - Austin, Texas• Indoor Air Quality, Asthma and Allergies - Dallas, Texas• Indoor Air Quality, Asthma and Allergy Controls, Oklahoma University• Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional - By Association of Energy Engineers• Certified Indoor Air Quality Consultant - By American Indoor Air Quality Council• Health Effects of Mold & Indoor Air Quality Certificate - Atlanta• Mechanical Systems Evaluation with Tracer Gases - Bruel & Kjaer• Indoor Air Quality - Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional Study/Review Course - American Indoor

Air Quality Council • Real Estate Site Assessment Certificate - Georgia Tech University• U.S. Green Building International Conference Certificate - Austin, TX 2002 & Portland 2004• Indoor Air Quality Hands-On TSI Instrument Training for IAQ Measurements• American With Disabilities Act (ADA) Building Design Certificate• Dryvit - EIFS Design and Technical Symposium Certificate• Asbestos AHERA Inspector in accordance with EPA 1985 to Date

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• Lead Paint EPA Risk Assessor 1993 to Date

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Institute of Architects (AIA) - Grand Canyon Chapter • American Industrial Hygiene Association• Association of Energy Engineers• U. S. Green Building Council - National Member• American Solar Energy Society• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Chairman (1991 to 1997, Co-Chairman 1998 to

2001) Worker Protection Committee for Lead Abatement Practice• Steel Structures Painting Council, Chairman (1992 to 1998) Worker Safety Committee for Lead-Based

Paint Abatement Guide• Director - Coconino County Sustainable Economic Development Initiative (SEDI) 2006-2012• Steering Committee Northern Arizona University Environmental Caucus

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Mr. Ramsey has been in business for over 33 years and he and his company Architectural and Environmental Associates, Inc. (AEA) have over one hundred years of experience in the field of green, sustainable, high performance Architectural Design and related energy and environmental areas. AEA’s Green Architecture Design includes designing numerous buildings in accordance with U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED standards and participating in the USGBC LEED for Homes Pilot Demonstration Program. AEA has constructed a LEED - Platinum Pilot Home that includes a photovoltaic (PV) solar system, passive solar collection system, a wind turbine, gray water usage, rainwater harvesting system, low water use plumbing fixtures, house ventilation tower system, Thermal hot water radiant flooring heating, permatculture landscaping and sun room, E-Crete walls, SIPS panel roof, earth plaster finish on walls, paper stone counter tops, stained concrete floors, recycled glass shower panel/tiles, certified wood framing, and numerous other stainable, green, high performance building features.

Mr. Ramsey has been involved in all phases of architectural building design, applying the principles of Solar and energy based construction as well as environmentally sound design for healthy, energy efficient building construction in conjunction with good aesthetical design.

Mr. Ramsey's architectural & environmental experience includes numerous building types:

Office buildings Multi-family Housing/ Single Family HomesChurches College and School BuildingsHospitals and Medical Facilities Commercial FacilitiesRetail facilities Land planning or vacant land Industrial complexes Refrigerated Warehouses

Solar PV Design and Installation : Mr. Ramsey has been instrumental in directing his company in the design and installation of hundreds of Photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. Solar system have been designed and installed on projects varying from small residential to large commercial projects and very notable projects such as the Visitor’s Center at the Grand Canyon National Park.

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Mr. Ramsey has incorporated his solar design expertise in the design and construction of many of his buildings, including passive and active PV solar design. These designed and constructed projects helped him earn the honor of being named the 2008 Green Builder of Year Award by “Green Builder Magazine”.

Mr. Ramsey’s solar and energy related work have been published in numerous publications including “Home Power Magazine”, “Home Energy Magazine” Southwest Contractor Magazine” as well as being featured on International Television on the TV show entitled “Green Plant” by the Science Channel.

Indoor Air Quality & Environmental Assessments: Mr. Ramsey has combined his background and education regarding environmental concerns and architecture in the professional services he provides such as: investigation of mold contamination in homes and other buildings, investigating “sick” buildings, working with historic or older buildings and homes to solve their environmental problems, especially as associated with renovation or remodeling projects; and designing environmentally friendly and healthy buildings and homes.

Mr. Ramsey is an innovator in the identification and mitigation of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) environmental contaminants. He has practiced in the IAQ field for over thirty years and has conducted hundreds of Indoor Air Quality Investigations and corrective actions.

Mr. Ramsey has conducted numerous asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, radon, PCB, mercury, petroleum related contaminates, bacteria, and indoor air quality surveys and investigations. He has conducted inspections, environmental assessments, cost estimates, risk assessments, abatement designs, and air monitoring projects. Mr. Ramsey has been involved in all phases of environmental impact studies, from investigations to surveys, to extensive reports of findings, implementations, and determination or qualification of the remediation impact.

General: Mr. Ramsey has provided consulting services for a variety of private companies and government

agencies. Government-related work has included work for cities, school districts, state governments, and a number of federal agencies. He is familiar with the design manuals, specifications, and/or requirements of federal agencies such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, General Services Administration, Veterans Administration, U.S. Justice Department, and others.

Mr. Ramsey experience includes involvement in several professional and national committees including: United States Green Building Council, Indoor Air Quality Council, American Industrial Hygiene Association and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

Mr. Ramsey was Chair and then Task Co-Chairman of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Committee for developing a practice to provide protection for workers who are involved in lead abatement and/or are working on buildings containing lead based paints. He has authored a comprehensive state of the art “Worker Safety Guide for Working With and/or Abating Lead-Based Paint”. In addition, Mr. Ramsey was chairman of the “Health Issues Task Group for Lead Abatement Committee” of the National Steel Structures Painting Council. He is also actively involved in the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and was the founder of the Northern Branch of Arizona Chapter of USGBC. Also Mr. Ramsey is the Northern State Representative (Grand Canyon Chapter) of the Arizona State Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

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Mr. Ramsey is very interested in helping and sharing his expertise in Building Design and Construction and Environmental Concerns and Issues. He is active in providing expert witness, forensic investigations, environmental sampling and inspections and providing his professional opinion to attorneys, insurance adjusters, arbitrators, and others persons concerned with the professions he has been active in for over 40 years.