Richaven believes giving back to the community is an essential part of our lives, broadening our viewpoints and supporting those that we can. Mr. Rich has been involved in several volunteer activities:

  • APT International
    • Co-Chair, 2023 International Conference, Local Conference Committee
    • Moderator, 2023 Symposium, Aging Composite Materials and Assemblies
    • Member 2006-2023, Life Member (2023-Present)
  • APT Northwest Chapter
    • Member (2006-Present)
    • Chapter President (2011-2024)
    • Past President (2024-Present)
    • Directed the organization and production of 10 Workshops and Symposia:
      • Unreinforced Masonry Symposium – Policy & Equity (2020)
      • Masonry Cleaning Workshop (2019)
      • Unreinforced Masonry Symposium – Technical Solutions (2019) Water Repellent Workshop (2017)
      • Energy Conservation in Mid-Century Modern Buildings (2017)
      • Preservation of Mid-Century Modern Building Materials (2016)
      • Preservation on High: Investigation & Documentation of Monumental Historic Structures (2015)
      • King Street Station Tour (2015)
      • UW Denny Hall Tour (2015)
      • Community Rehabilitation from the Technical Perspective (2013)
  • APTI Student Scholar Program Peer Reviewer (2017-Present)
  • APTI Chapters Committee (as president of APT Northwest, 2011-Present)
  • APTI Bulletin Peer Reviewer (over 24 reviews completed, 2011-Present)
  • APTI Technical Committee on Sustainable Preservation (2006-Present)
  • APTI Committee on Education & Research (2013-2016)
  • Redmond Landmarks Commission
    • Preservation Professional Member (2019-Present)
    • Presented Training Session to Redmond Design Commission Members on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
  • University Heights Community Center
    • Historic Preservation Subject Matter Expert (2016-2021)
    • Finance and Capital Committee Co-Chair (2017-2021)
    • Vice Chair, Board of Directors (2020-2021)
  • Washington Heritage Barn Advisory Committee
    • Certified Local Government Representative (2006-Present)
    • National Trust for Historic Preservation Honor Award (2012)
    • Bi-annual Bricks & Mortar Grant Application Reviewer (2006-Present)
  • UW Huskies at Work
    • Professional Mentor to Student Interns (2016-Present)
  • Notre Dame Internships
    • Professional Mentor to Student Interns (2020-Present)
  • Seattle Academy of Arts & Science (SAAS)
    • Professional Mentor to Student Interns (2020-Present)
  • UW Alumni Association
    • Graduates of the Last Decade Committee (GOLD) (2016-2019)
  • King County Landmarks Commission
    • Commissioner (2003-2012)Commission Chair (2006-2008)
    • Design Review Committee (2003-2012)
    • Chair (2006-2012)
    • “Conduct of Public Hearings” Training Presentation to the King County Landmarks Commission and members of the Public (2012)
  • Olympic Manor Community Club
    • Trustee (2011-2013)Building and Landscape Committee (2011-2013) (reviewing and approving alterations residences in the National Register Eligible Historic District)
  • 4Culture Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
    • Member (2006-2009)
    • Liaison with King County Landmarks Commission (2006-2009)
  • AIA SeattleHistoric Resources Committee
    • Member (2001-2006)