Matt Ryan is an experienced project manager and technical architect specializing in management and medical planning for a wide range of healthcare institutions. His focus in clinical and medical lab renovations has helped the firm improve processes offering direct impacts to design and programming efforts. He collaborates closely with clients, design, and engineering teams to deliver high quality, well-coordinated document sets and is actively involved in projects from design through construction administration. His attention to details in the healthcare space matches that of his passion for high quality, built environments. He is a licensed architect, a LEED Accredited Professional and earned his accreditation and certification in Evidence Based Design from the Center for Health Design. Matt earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the Catholic University of America.
Courses
Unlocking Challenges: Understanding Codes for Doors and Door Hardware in Health Care Environments
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 2:00-3:00pm ET
Specifically designed for healthcare architects and emerging professionals in healthcare design, this course offers a focused exploration of codes and regulations pertaining to doors and door hardware within healthcare facilities. The course will address the specific requirements for doors and hardware based on their use and occupancy, highlighting the critical need for highly durable, code-compliant, and safe solutions in hospitals. Key discussions will encompass essential aspects such as life safety, security, and long-term performance capabilities, detailing the basic regulatory requirements, various codes, and standards applicable to doors, especially those in a means of egress and their associated hardware. Attendees will gain insights into how door and hardware choices can impact design, learning practical tools for communicating door hardware and function, and discovering potential solutions for compliance to effectively prevent unintended code violations.