ARCHITECTURE
We’re not afraid of being first; we regularly design projects that are the first of their kind. We know owners want a project that outperforms expectations, and that’s our goal, too. At JDS, we are mindful of the impact our designs have on the life of a building, its occupants, its community, and the environment. We infuse the same strategies into our design projects as we do our sustainable
consulting work, and we’re able to deliver so much more as the architect.
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We start each project by assessing specific challenges and goals, working to educate clients about project delivery and procurement methods, as well as contract types. Each project approach is curated to yield the best result, which sets the design process down the path for success. Our services typically extend past construction and into stable operations, helping to transition owners and ensure they reap the benefits of design features.
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HEARTWOOD COMMONS
TULSA, OK
HEARTWOOD COMMONS
TULSA, OK
Heartwood Commons is Tulsa’s first cohousing community, an intentional community where neighbors become friends.
THE JOINERY
TULSA, OK
THE JOINERY
TULSA, OK
The first project in Oklahoma to seek Living Building Challenge certification, the Joinery is net zero waste and net positive energy and water.
See Projects page for full list of projects and clients.
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SERVICES WE OFFER (tailored to for each project)
PRE-DESIGN & PROGRAMMING
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Project Delivery Assessment—help identify the most advantageous approach for the project
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Site selection assistance
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Master planning
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Programming
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN
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Preliminary project design
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Workshops and community engagement
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Produce marketing materials for fundraising
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Schematic renderings
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
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Assemble document set for permitting and construction
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BIDDING & NEGOTIATION
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Assist bidding process and bring projects into budget
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Head permitting process
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CONSTRUCTION PHASE SUPPORT
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Perform site observation visits
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Review requests for information and construction submittals
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Attend Owner–Architect meetings
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Provide on-site project management—serve as the owner’s eyes and ears on the site during construction
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Oversee third-party sustainable design certification
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POST-CONSTRUCTION
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Assist with transition to stable operations
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Provide ongoing annual services as requested to support building performance
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Renderings and marketing materials