Ira has a Doctorate of Architecture from the University of Hawaii and a Bachelors of Arts in Environmental Design from Texas A&M University. His focus is educational, institutional, and healthcare facilities with an emphasis on sustainable design. Ira’s sustainable design experience includes Hawaii Gateway Energy Center (LEED Platinum Certified), Waipahu Intermediate School Cafeteria (LEED Certified), and Ferraro Choi Office (LEED Platinum Certified).