Founder / Principal Director of Design
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) - Mississippi State University - College of Architecture, Art, & Design
Engineering Science - Middlesex College
Growing up in the Residential Design / Build and Construction Industry, Michael's career in Architecture began over 30 years ago.
Since graduating from MSU College of Architecture, Michael has worked on some of the worlds largest and most successful Mixed-Use New Urbansim projects receiving several awards including the Urban Land Institutes Award for Excellence. In the process Michael has engaged some of the most respected developers world-wide including Federal Realty Investment Trust, Charles E. Smith Companies, The St. Joe Company, and Principal Financial Group and designed and managed projects for some of the worlds largest prefab residential manufactures including collaborations with Dwell Magazine.
Vaughn Collaborative, Heiserman Group, Cooper Carry
Certifications & Memberships: National Association of Home Builders, Contractors State License Board, Sustainable Design, Green C-C, Professional Management, Programming Institution, LL Documents, LL Administration, Town Centers, CMU, Hardware, Membrane
Thesis: Housing & Community - Live / Work / Play, the New Urbanism
QUALIFICATIONs
Through planning and collaborative spirit, Michael builds relationships with his teams, partners and clients to drive design, strategy and progress for his company.
Michael has worked in all aspects of the design and construction process from initial concept, planning, engineering, consultant coordination, solar design, fire suppression systems, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
Strategic Partners
MPA, Masters Public Administration, International Development, Non-profit Management - University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Comminications & Psychology - Bethany College
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business; Prosci Change Management; LaMarsh
Innovation and Entrepreneurship –successfully builds the partnerships with senior leaders required for successful collaboration across complex, turbulent organizations. Christy has the experience working with leaders and teams to establish innovative cultures that embrace risk taking, information sharing, developing talent and fostering an entrepreneurial drive.
Leadership Advisory and Coaching – becomes a trusted mentor and coach experienced in assessing the strengths of, and developing coaching plans for, leaders and their teams who want to be more effective. Cultivates trusted relationships through listening, building transparency through trust and understanding various perspectives.
Business Transformation - Strategic Planning, Change Management (CM), and - skilled at leading transformational strategic change management (CM) and communication initiatives across complex organizations.
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business
Certification, Advanced Practitioner in Change management
Prosci Change Management
Certification - Enterprise Change, Organizational Change
LaMarsh Change Management
Certification
Our Los Angeles Residential Design Expert is a Graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. Based in Los Angeles, Drew has gained the experience in the local jurisdictions process and requirements. Drew has over 2 decades of experience in and around the Los Angeles area including providing design services for some of the most well renowned firms. Drew is well versed in Residential Design, Interior Design, as well as Structural Engineering and MEP coordination.
UCLA
After studying Architecture at Drexel University College of Media, Arts, & Design Joe has over 35 years of experience in Design and Construction industry. With his hands on approach and in depth knowledge and experience in site analysis, design and specifications, he has assisted over 500 clients attain their project goals, including 12 years of successfully running his own design / build firm. An expert in building systems analysis Joe has collaborated and managed projects with prefabricated, post and beam, panelized and modular structures systems.
Architecture - Drexel University
Ed combines the background and organizational skill set of an engineer with project management proficiency of coordinating production documentation of consulting disciplines including as-built conditions recording, surveyor and civil engineer, structural engineer, permitting, contractor & subcontractors and material testing and inspections.
Ed's projects have ranged in scope and scale from single family residential to larger scale complex commercial and retail along with design and land planning in both the public and private sectors.
B.S. Civil Engineering - Ohio State University
AutoCAD Civil 3D Training Certificate
Mold Inspection Certification
Asbestos Abatement Engineering Certification
Robert has the unique combination of Solar technologies and finance background. These With a B.A. in Finance and his experience is solar technology application, he is able to address the two main concerns of our clients; best solar systems for our project and the best financial structuring.
Robert has been integral in providing solar technologies consulting for large and small scale commercial & residential projects in the San Diego area including: client consultation, site survey, financial feasibility study, contractor coordination, and completion analysis.
B.A., Finance and Financial Management Services - DePaul University, San Diego State University
Jon has over 26 years of experience in structural engineering including design and management for various types of new and existing commercial, residential and institutional buildings with expertise in a wide variety of materials.
MSCE Structural Engineering, University of Kentucky; BS Civil Engineering HUT
Tanya leads the team 3D rendering, photorealistic visualization, virtual tour creation, and web design and development endeavors. Project design and development programs include: 3DS Max, SketchUp, AutoCad, Revit, Adobe Photoshop and Zbruch.
Certificates in Project Managment, and Leadership Training and international work experience for LG Electronics.
Eric has over 15 years experience in video production including every aspect of film making production from scripting to editing. His professional projects range from feature length films to testimonials, interviews, music videos short films and web content. Eric has worked for national firms to coordinate, create and implement marketing plans, public relations, create advertising and corporate image, coordinate website marketing, organize and execute special events, maintaining and creating media relationships, production of online videos and TV spots, oversee social media messaging and strategy.
BA Communication and Media Studies, UNC Willmington
Honors and Awards include: Best Feature -FH Film Festival; Best Cinematography -Chicago HFF; Short Film Selection - SD Film Festival; BAA - FH Film Festival.
Ryan is a native of San Diego and has an amazing understanding of finance industry and options available for residential projects. Ryan utilize his expertise to listen to the needs of the clients and make recommendations that will help them achieve their project goals and work within their financial parameters.
B.A. Sc. - San Diego State University