Dan Hall | Instructor
B.S. - 1980, Kansas State University
Construction Science
B.S. - 1974, Kansas State University
Psychological Science
Contact Information
2082 Seaton Hall
785-341-1774
danhall@k-state.edu
Professional Experience
Dan Hall spent the much of the 1970s at Kansas State University, earning two degrees and working four years full time in the design-build business. He joined the faculty in the department of architectural engineering and construction science after retiring from a 38-year career in the corporate world of building design and construction, where he was part owner of a civil engineering firm with 80 employees and four office locations. Prior to this final 30-year leg of his professional career, Hall’s background included experience with two design-build companies. He worked in a variety of different positions in the industry, including design of power and lighting systems, computerization of technical specifications, production of architectural and structural plans, preparation of complete bidding and contract documents, design and layout of presentation materials, development of a standardized construction cost-estimating program for design professionals, and organization of design projects from start to finish. Experience on the construction side included inspection of civil engineering and architectural projects, field testing, and execution of construction contracts from bidding to project closeout. During years of service with his civil engineering consulting firm as a vice president and member of the board of directors, he was exposed to financial and management components of running a business corporation. Hall received several awards and public recognition for his work, and still maintains his license as a professional architect in the state of Kansas.
Research
Hall’s ongoing research activities include interpretation of Building Life Safety Codes, proper methods for applying the Americans with Disabilities Act to building design and the value of the building history in today’s world. Additional research is centered on the field of architectural acoustics and how building acoustics affect us i psychologically and physiologically.
Research keywords
Building materials, Life Safety Building Codes, Americans with Disabilities Act design, history of construction, building acoustics
Academic Highlights
Hall has completed project manuals for hundreds of building and site improvements ranging from small commercial to large industrial facilities. He has spoken to countless groups about his work and is known for his attention to detail, along with his ability to build consensus with others in order to reach a common goal. At K-State, Hall has taught Construction Materials, Architectural Engineering Design, Construction Drawings, Acoustics, Graphic Communications, Building Systems for Interior Designers, and History of Building and Construction. His publications, along with co-author Kelsey Robinett, include three course manuals in the Constructive Learning series: Building Materials, Building Systems and Building History.
