Ronald Lawrence Mace, FAIA[1] (August 3, 1942 – June 29, 1998)[2] was an American architect, product designer, educator, and consultant.
[7] After his graduation, Mace worked for four years as an architect before becoming involved in advocacy for accessibility in building design.
[6][7][9] In conjunction with his alma mater, North Carolina State University's School of Design in Raleigh, he founded the Center for Accessible Housing in 1989.
[1][6] In 1992, Mace received the Distinguished Service Award of the President of the United States[1] from President Bush[5] “for promoting dignity, equality, independence, and employment of disabled people.”[11] In 1996, Mace received a Presidential Citation from the American Institute of Architects.
[12] Mace was married to Lockhart Follin-Mace, who served as the first executive director of the Governor's Advocacy Council for Persons with Disabilities[10] from its creation in 1979.