Mary Ruppenthal

FAIA, LEED AP, DBIA
Sector Leader

Mary Ruppenthal

FAIA, LEED AP, DBIA
Sector Leader

Mary Ruppenthal is a Sector Leader advancing thoughtful, high-performing educational environments.

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With a passion for humanity-centered design, Mary approaches every PreK12 and higher education project as an opportunity to support student success, strengthen community, and inspire curiosity. Her expertise spans planning, architecture, construction, and stakeholder engagement. Known for her inclusive, collaborative leadership, Mary facilitates visioning sessions and design dialogues that engage educators and community voices. Her process blends deep listening with rigorous performance analysis to ensure that each project opens on time, within budget, and ready to deliver measurable outcomes. Mary’s practice is grounded in purpose, empathy, and a belief that learning environments should evolve with the people they serve, emphasizing safety, academic performance, and overall wellness.

Sectors
Pre K-12
Education

Mary's Insights

People collaborating on art project indoors, modern workplace, creative teamwork, natural light through open doors.
Community, Pre K-12
The School as Whole-Community Resource

Inclusivity & Community