EcoLogic Design Lab is an Architectural and ecological design and research firm specialising in commercial and residential green building design projects.

Thomas Rettenwender – Pricipal Architect

Thomas is principal Architect of the Ecological Design Lab, an architectural design and research firm, and President of Realitree: Ecology and Architecture, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Monterey, California. Thomas is adjunct professor at the Center for Sustainable Construction, Hartnell College and has started Green Building Design Programs at Monterey Peninsula College and University of California, Santa Cruz, teaching courses titled “Principles of Green Building Design”, “Environmental Urban Design”, “Print Reading and Modeling” and “Green Building Materials and Methods”.

His educational background is in Architecture (Mag. Arch., University of Applied Arts, Vienna, Austria and SCIArc, Los Angeles, California), Philosophy and Mathematics (B.A. Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland) and Philosophy (M.A. Trinity College, Dublin). He has studied with internationally renowned architects Zaha Hadid, Wolf D. Prix, Lebbeus Woods and Greg Lynn. Thomas is an Architect licensed in the State of California and a “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” – Accredited Professional (LEED AP).

Thomas apprenticed with Big Sur architect Mickey Muennig from 2003-06, was the resident architect at Rana Creek Habitat Restoration from 2006-08, and has practiced architecture in Frankfurt, Vienna, Beijing, Big Sur, Monterey, and Los Angeles. His professional work includes design of the Monterey Bay Shores Ecoresort, Google Living Architecture Analysis, Redwood Gateway Interpretive Center, Slotover Residence, Bonny Doon, and the Wavecrest Ecology Education Center, Halfmoon Bay, Ca.

Niklas Spitz –  Senior Designer

Niklas has over 20 years experience in landscape design and property development in a range of settings across England, Spain, California, Japan and Mexico.

He has an extensive background in landscape architecture, architectural drafting, architectural conservation, sustainable building development, along with web design and other communication technology skills.

Maria De Paolis - Project manager and CAD draftsperson

Michelle Tan  - Project Intern

Sara Wilson – Project Intern