By Laura Kroger
NKyTribune staff writer
Ryland Heights resident Harry Sparks is as modest as they come. But when you peer into his career and avocations, he continues to live a life that is truly amazing. Harry, a renowned architect, designed the home he shares with his wife Carol as a masterpiece of environmental genius. It is an Earth-sheltered, passive solar, geo thermal house with LED lights.
He is the founder of Covington’s Architectural Group International (AGI) located in the old Sears building on 5th street. It is now run by his colleagues Tim Seaman, David Thiel, Jr. and Quin Wichmann.
Soon to turn 85 this month, Harry has not slowed down much. As an architect he has built or remodeled countless retail institutions (think Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Home Depot), casinos, hotels