Michael H. Nicklas, FAIA, President
nicklas@innovativedesign.net

Experience:
Innovative Design, Inc. (Officer/Owner for 31 years) Raleigh, North Carolina 
Professional Societies: 
  • American Institute of Architects  American Solar Energy Society 
    • Past Chair  Past Chair  Past Director of Passive Architecture and Construction Division 
    • National Organizing Chairman for SOLAR '85 
  • International Solar Energy Society 
    • Past President Past Vice-President 
    • Past Board of Directors
  • North Carolina Solar Energy Association 
    • Past Chair and Director 
  • North Carolina Home Builders Association 
    • Past Chair of Architectural and Environmental Design Committee 
    • Past Chair of Alternate Energy Committee 
  • Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (formerly Passive Solar Industry) 
    • Past Director 
Appointments:
  • NC Energy Policy Council 2000-2004
  • Advisory Board of Kenan-Flagler Business School, 1999-2003
  • United Nations Development Programme, Advisory Committee Analyzing Progress Towards Sustainable Energy, 1997
  • Wake County Citizen's Energy Advisory Commission, Chairman
  • Triangle J Council of Governments Energy Committee
  • North Carolina Solar Center, Chairman
  • US Office of Technology Assessment, Renewable Energy Advisory Board
  • AIA Committee on the Environment, Steering Committee
  • NC Trade and Industrial Education Advisory Committee, NC Department of Public Instruction, 1983-88
  • NC Governor's Task Force on Solar Law, 1982-83 
  • Solar Advisory Committee, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 1977-80
Education: 
North Carolina State University Bachelor of Architecture 
Awards: 
  • American Institute of Architects Fellow, 2001
  • American Solar Energy Society Fellow, 2000
  • American Solar Energy Society's Charles Greeley Abbot Award for Contribution to Advancement of Solar Energy, 1996
  • International Solar Energy Society's Highest Award for Service to Society, 199
  • American Solar Energy Society's Special Recognition Award for Contribution to Society, 1994 
  • North Carolina Solar Energy Society's Highest Award for Leadership and Service to Solar Energy, 1983