development
WHAT WE DO
We believe good design is fundamental to successful development—delivering healthy living environments, fostering community, and maximizing energy and resource efficiency. By integrating thoughtful design, high-performance building methods, design technology, and responsible development practices, we partner with industry, community, and funding stakeholders to redefine the development paradigm.
We specialize in development that integrates adaptive reuse, sustainable retrofitting, and historic preservation.
“The greenest building is the one that already exists.”
—Carl Elefante, former president of the American Institute of Architects
HOW ARCHITECT DEVELOPERS IMPROVE YOUR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT?
We are designers, strategists, development advisors, community liaisons, sustainability leaders, construction partners, and brand storytellers—bringing spatial thinking to every phase of development.
vision
Visioning & Concept Development
Establishing project goals and design vision
Site analysis and initial feasibility sketch studies
Translating mission/brand into built form and community value
Feasibility & Pre-Development
Zoning and code analysis
Massing studies and yield analysis (unit counts, FAR, envelope)
Site test-fits and conceptual cost implications
Sustainability + energy modeling direction
Branding, Experience & Market Positioning
Placemaking and user experience design
Unit mix and amenity programming
Identity + architectural storytelling to support leasing/sales
value
Sustainability & Resilience Strategy
LEED, Passive House, WELL, Enterprise Green Communities guidance
Renewable energy integration and building performance goals
Material health and carbon strategies
Cost + Value Management
Aligning design decisions with pro forma goals
Design-to-budget strategies and VE leadership
Lifecycle cost thinking (durability, energy, maintenance)
technical design
Technical Design & Documentation
Schematic design through construction documents
Detailing for constructability, performance, and code compliance
Coordination with engineers and consultants
Material selection and specifications
community
Entitlement & Community Engagement
Preparing materials for public review boards, planning departments, and community meetings
Leading charrettes + stakeholder workshops
Crafting narrative around community benefits and impact
execution
Project Team Leadership
Collaborative coordination among development, construction, consultants, and community partners
Managing design process, schedule, and quality
Communication bridge between investor goals and design outcomes
Construction Oversight
Submittal review, RFIs, site observation
Quality control + design integrity protection
Engaging in contractor collaboration to solve field conditions
Development Partner / Owner-Advisor
Assisting with deal structuring and financing pursuit
Underwriting support (scope, cost, schedule inputs)
Evaluating partners, architects, and general contractors
Managing development risk factors through design intelligence
Post-Occupancy + Building Performance
POE studies + lessons learned
Commissioning support
Evaluating energy and comfort performance
Feedback loops for future development cycles
Let us be your development partner.
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