Richard was educated at the University of Toronto and Princeton.  He also spent a year in Rome teaching for the University of Notre Dame’s Rome Studies Program. 

In 1992 Richard co-founded the Institute of Classical Architecture (now the Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America). Richard has taught drawing and the history of architectural theory at the Institute since its foundation, and currently serves on the board of Directors as its Vice-Chairman.  He is also the Chairman of the Institute’s Education Committee. 

In 2004 Richard founded Ariel - The Art of Building with partner David J. Cohen.  Ariel specializes in the hand drawing of architecture and design, and in high-end residential and institutional projects.  He was awarded first prize in the Royal Oak Foundation’s Annual Architecture Competition in 1993.  His work has appeared in House and Garden; The New York Times; Period Homes; New Old House; Traditional Building; and various other books and journals throughout his career.