Wayne Reckard: Director of Interpretive Planning and Business Development

Since joining TKWA in 2001 Wayne has worked to advance the integration of interpretation and architecture through professional organizations including the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) and the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA). An accomplished photographer, Wayne’s images have appeared in National Geographic Online, New York Times Online, Wisconsin Trails, and other publications. Wayne has four photographs featured in the 2011 hardcover book titled Capture Wisconsin: Through the Eyes of Wisconsin Photographers.

Recent Talks and Lectures:

• “Ten Rules for Net Zero Energy Design”, 2012 Green Energy Summit, Milwaukee, WI
• “Integrated Strategic, Interpretive, and Facility Master Planning at the Prairie Ecology Center”, 2010 NAI Workshop, Las Vegas, NV (with Anne Ketz, The 106 Group)
• “Nature Center Master Planning”, 2009 ANCA Summit, Squam Lakes, NH (with John Royster, Big Muddy Workshop)
• “Planning for Expansion and Interpretation at Chippewa Nature Center”, 2008 NAI Workshop, Portland, OR
• “Sustainability Planning for Nature Centers”, 2008 ANCA Summit, Jackson, WY
• “Sustainable Strategies of the Leopold Legacy Center”, 2008 Greening the Heartland Conference, St. Louis, MO

Recent Projects:

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  Björklunden Chapel

  Bailey's Harbor, Wisconsin

  Building assessment and historic preservation for a Scandinavian-style church complex
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  Cana Island Light Station

  Door County, Wisconsin

  Historic Structures Report and associated preservation and restoration of a historic lighthouse

Recent Blog Posts:

• 2011 Low Carbon Earth Summit, Dalian, China
• TKWA Receives 2011 Wright Spirit Award
• EDRA 42: Reflecting on Alexander and the Use of Patterns as a Design Tool
• A Sea of Steps