About Ryan

I believe that climate change is real and have dedicated my life to developing the technical skills required to do something about it.

I have a diverse background that is rooted in sustainable architectural design, building science, building energy consulting, historic preservation, and facilities management that I draw on to produce meticulously crafted, holistic designs that go above and beyond what is normally expected from mechanical engineers.

I started Lacey Engineering in late 2019 to make a difference in the world and contribute to the community around me.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Licensed Professional Engineer - Mechanical (PE)

    • New Hampshire License #15568

    • Vermont License #018.0134486

    • Maine License #16175

    • Massachusetts #55264

  • Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC)

  • Association of Energy Engineers: Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

  • US Green Building Council: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional with specialty in Building Design & Construction (LEED AP BD+C)

  • University of Wisconsin - Madison: Qualified Commissioning Process Provider (QCxP)

  • International Ground Source Heat Pump Association: Certified Residential Geothermal Designer (CRD)

EDUCATION

  • University of Colorado - Boulder: Master of Science - Architectural Engineering (2014)

  • Keene State College: Bachelor of Science - Architecture (2008)

 
 

Ryan Lacey, PE - Owner of Lacey Engineering, PLLC

My first exposure to high-performance buildings was the Passive Solar home I grew up in that won both Design and Construction awards in the “Residential Passive Solar Design Competition” administered by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and US Department of Energy in 1978. (Design by Peter Onley, AIA)

Living in this home was a valuable learning experience for me with regards to understanding the power of the sun, thermal mass, and what it is like to try and manage it. As interesting and beautiful as this home was and I think all classic passive solar buildings are, I understand why we do not build this way anymore. It is not necessary with the availability of modern building materials and construction techniques. Modern building programs and philosophies such as Passive House produce much simpler, more reliable, and better performing buildings by focusing on building enclosure performance rather than how to compensate for it with the sun.