Ken Higa, AIA, IIDA, NOMA leads the Higher Education practice at The Beck Group’s Atlanta office, where he combines over 30 years of design leadership with a deep commitment to student-centered, mission-aligned architecture. A registered architect and LEED-accredited professional, Ken has built his career around the transformative power of education—guiding colleges and universities through integrated strategic, business, and physical planning to realize environments that foster learning, connection, and success. Ken’s dual background in architecture and business—including an MBA from Georgia State University—equips him to align institutional goals with sustainable, future-focused design solutions. His approach bridges vision with implementation, always grounded in campus culture, community context, and operational realities.