Ian Smith Design Group (IS-DG)
Architects, Planners and Interior Designers
Ian Smith Design Group is an architecture firm with a diverse view of how architecture can embrace culture intentionally leveraging the diverse experience of its staff to cultivate magical design strategies. We strive to design buildings that are appropriate with respect to culture, climate, and available resources, as well as societal needs. We offer great passion and creativity to all facets of our work. Our extensive design and fine arts background is a valuable resource to our clients. IS-DG insists that success is achieved from providing products that anyone can use… and it doesn’t hurt to add a little meaning in to the process.
SERVICES
LEED Planning, Marketing Materials, Strategic Facility Planning, Site Analysis, Zoning Process Assistance, Accessibility compliance, Building Design, BIM – Building information Modeling, Code Compliance, Construction Documentation, Interior Design, LEED Guidance, Space Planning, Visualization, Contractor Procurement, Contract Administration
Adaptive Reuse
Our approach to sustainability includes adaptive reuse of buildings. By reusing old buildings we minimize material waste and resource inputs, saving our clients money as well as reducing the environmental impact of development.
OUR STAFF
Ian Smith, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Principal
Chris Soffientini, Senior Associate
Talcia Brown, Emerging Professional
Katie Haines, NCIDQ, Director of Interiors
Susan Hutton DeAngelus, Sr. Graphic Designer + Communications / Assistant to the Principal
Hanna Manninen, Graphic Designer
Benny Buah, Emerging Architect / Intern
Sarah Zubler, Emerging Architect / Intern
Our inclusive office culture encourages each staff member to participate in publishing their findings from the projects we take on. We intend to formalize how design can be used for the urban realm and furthermore influence global inclusive growth.
IS-DG ALUMNI INCLUDE: Kwesi Daniels, Stephanie Haller, Jennifer Drummond, Daniel Watts, Ariel Vazquez, Gina Dallago, Clifton Fordham, Antonio Iosue, Bryan Jones, Sydney Hibshman, Kerry Hohenstein, Julie Hagopian, Rob Fleming