Donald Ruggles
Classical Studies, Director
Lecturer
- Administration and Instruction Services (CAP)
Don Ruggles is an architect, author, and speaker. As Principal of Ruggles Mabe, he has more than 50 years of experience as an architect, completing more than 1,000 projects in 16 states and 8 countries. Projects include luxury single family residential, commercial, multi-family residential, retail and hospitality.
Don is the author of Beauty, Neuroscience & Architecture: Timeless Patterns & Their Impact on Our Well-Being, which postulates that beauty can and does make a difference in our lives, including improving many aspects of our health. This book inspired the documentary “Built Beautiful” (available on amazon and other services) in which Don appears, and he has spoken on this topic around the world.
Don is the directly of Institute for Classical Architecture and Arts Classical Studies Certificate and co-convened the CU Denver DESIGN/HEALth initiative with Dean Emeritus Nan Ellin.