A.K. Smith Architects and Sustainable DBD are full service design and construction firms providing Green Building design, materials and construction techniques to make you buildings as energy efficient and self contained as possible. Our goal is reduce the use of fossil fuels ultimately to a ‘zero carbon footprint’. We provide the programming, planning, design and organization to not only start your project off in the most efficient and effective way possible, but carry the project thru to completion and occupancy.

A.K. Smith Architects is a full service Architectural Design firm. We specialize in a Green and Sustainable approach for each project to enhance the unique features of your construction site and specific building. Our goal is to provide beautifully designed structures that exceed your immediate spatial requirements and program expectations. A major focus of each project is to promote energy efficiency, minimize waste, and reduce costs and building maintenance. We look forward to working with you.

Commercial Design offers the opportunity to have the greatest effect on our built environment. With over 65% of our nation’s energy consumption going toward the construction and maintenance of buildings, efficiency and sustainability is a must. Our goal is to create efficient net zero and even net energy generating buildings. Our primary focus has been in the area of Hotels, Restaurants/bars and Commercial Office Builds but our design approach is adaptable to any design project. We look forward to the opportunity to explore the possibilities of your design needs.

Interior projects including Tenant Improvement and Interior Architecture are the pure joy of a design practice. In most cases, we are working within an existing structure which establishes the dimension of our pallet. Our goal is create an exciting, efficient and beautiful space using finishes and lighting as our major design elements. Exciting new materials are becoming available from renewable sources and recycled products in vibrant colors and textures. Lighting is evolving with emphasis on quality, intensity and energy efficiency to a whole new level. Let use explore the possibilities on your project.

We at AKSA have a great interest in the design and construction of both singl e family and multifamily dwelling. Since opening our office in the mid 1980 we have been involved in the design and construction of over 150 major home remodels and 100 new, from the ground up houses. Residential design offers unique opportunities for creativity and expression that we find very challenging and at the same time very enjoyable. Sustainable design solutions can create a comfortable, efficient and attractive solution to your housing needs.

Sustainable Design approach is about the application of Common Sense and Balance. The Earth and its eco-systems are excellent models for future development. These systems are always in balance, one organism’s waste is another’s resource. Nothing is discarded and everything is used in its RAW STATE in a constant sustainable cycle. As in nature, many of the most effective applications such as building orientation and passive solar control are the least expensive. Good, sustainable design must be incorporated at the very beginning of any successful green projce.