We Are
a Team of architects, engineers, & Interior designers
AAr/Thompson Designers, Inc. is a team of architects, engineers, CAD designers, comptroller, and administrative staff with design centers in Arizona and Illinois. Working together, we have provided our clients with optimal designs for 43 years.
Our technical staff has many years of experience in their particular field. Each member of our team utilizes the latest state-of-the-art computer programs to provide a modern, efficient product.
Specialized expertise that relates directly to your project and work scope includes:
- A full service firm offering complete "one-stop-shop" service for 43 years
- Registered and licensed architects, structural engineers, professional engineer, Interior designers, asbestos abatement project designers, project manager, and inspector
- Specialized consultants with major project histories to their credits support our services when needed
William R. Thompson AIA,
SE, PE, CCS (middle)
President
Michael Porter (left) & Matt
Thompson (right)
Principal Staff Members
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Design Awards/Recognition – Hertenstein Residence Achievement
- Quality Specification 1981 – Vadalabene Center – SIUE, IL Speakers Bureau – Illinois Natural Energy Resources – Springfield, IL
- Professional Speaker – Illinois & Missouri Roof Construction and Repair Seminar
- Guest Speaker Solar Energy Seminar – Bethalto, IL
- Professional Testimony in Forensic Investigation of Catastrophic Failures – Illinois & Missouri Courts
- Invitation – Service Associate of Illinois Association of School Boards
- Special Accreditation as Asbestos P.M. – Georgia Tech University
- Certification in Solar Heating and Cooling of Buildings – University of Wisconsin
- FAA – Instrument Rated Pilot – Single Engine Land
- AIA First Place Architectural Award – Edwardsville, IL Public Library
ACADEMIC / RESEARCH
- Graduate Teaching Assistant – Structural Engineering – University of Illinois - 1963-65
- Teacher - Belleville Area College – Belleville, Illinois – General Engineering – 1967
- Teacher - SIUE, IL – Dept. of Mathematics – 1968
- Traveling Lecturer - Nationwide in Seismic Design – Major Electrical Product Mfgr. – 1972-75
- Guest Lecturer - University of Illinois – Dept. of Architecture – 1984-85 Guest Lecturer - Belleville Area College – 1985
- Authored, Developed, and Coordinated 35 Computer Programs of Professional Application for in-house use
- Post Graduate Refresher Courses – Southern Illinois University, Arizona State University 1988-89
- Teacher – SIU-Edwardsville, IL (1990-92)– Civil Engineering – Structures Dept. (CE 220, 242, 270, 340, 441)
- Private Tutor in Mathematics, Engineering, and Science —on going
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
- American Institute of Architects
- Structural Engineers Association of Arizona
- American Society Civil Engineers
- Illinois Society of Professional Engineers
- American Concrete Institute
- Structural Engineers Association of Southern California
- Construction Specifications Institute
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Structural Engineers Association of Illinois
AAr / THOMPSON DESIGNERS, INC.
Architects / Engineers / Interior Designers
REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATION
- Arizona Registered Structural Engineer
- Arizona Registered Professional Engineer
- Arizona Registered Architect
- NCARB Certified (National) Architectural Board
- NCEES Certified (National) Engineering Board
- Architect Registrations in: Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico
- Professional Engineer Registrations in: Arizona, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Nevada
- Structural Engineer Registrations in: Arizona, Illinois, Kentucky, Nevada
EDUCATION
- 1966 (Ph.D. Candidate) Civil Engineering (1/3 Complete) University of Illinois
- 1965 M.S. Architectural Engineering University of Illinois
- 1963 B.A. Architecture University of Illinois
- 1958 Diploma Math, Science, Construction West Richland High School
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 43 Years Continual Practice in Architecture, Professional Engineering & Structural Engineering.
- Long Span Structures, HS20 Bridge Design
- Universities, Colleges, K-12 Public schools
- Industrial, Manufacturing, High Rise Commercial Designs
- Prisons and Mental Health Institutional Structures
- Business, Office, Hi-Tech Design Centers, Warehouses
- Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Affordable Housing
- Churches, Family Life Centers, Parochial Schools (Nation-wide)
