Huntsville, the second-largest city in Alabama, is one of the greenest cities in the USA. More than 15 architecture firms in Huntsville are currently involved in
designing and promoting buildings that are environmentally responsible and profitable. These include AECOM, BRPH, Chapman Sisson Architects, Fuqua & Partners Architects, etc.
Evolving as a community that takes care of itself, the Huntsville Government is helping those outside the building industry become greener as well, with initiatives that include a comprehensive commercial and residential recycling program and the annual Air Pollution Control Achievement Award for businesses. The Rocket city is also a growing biotechnology industry, housing NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
A.B. Smith III Architecture and Interiors
Scope of services: Architecture, Renovation, Interior Designing
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Educational, Religious, Public
Locations of Built Projects: In and around Huntsville
Style of work / Core competencies: Characterized by creative, sensible and value-conscious design
Website: www.absmith3.com/
Established by Alan B. Smith III, A.B. Smith III Architecture and Interiors is an architecture and interior design firm in Huntsville. Their sole intent is the complete satisfaction of their clients. Their portfolio includes commercial, residential, religious, government and institutional projects.
Accents of the South
Scope of services: Architecture, Renovation, Interior Design, Furniture Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: In and around Huntsville
Style of work / Core competencies: Modern Contemporary architecture; characterized by distinguished, functional design and innovation
Website: www.accentsofthesouth.com
Established by Beverly Farrington, Accents of the South is a boutique architecture and interior design firm in Huntsville. Their goal is to create timeless and emotionally stimulating spaces whilst maintaining a high level of client satisfaction, whether it’s a renovation or a new home.
AECOM
Scope of services: Architecture, Project Management, Engineering
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Institutional, Cultural, Hospitality,
Locations of Built Projects: Across the world
Style of work / Core competencies: Modern architecture; characterized by functionality, artistic inspiration, elegant spatial composition with an emphasis on intensive site study, feasibility studies, innovative use of materials and new technologies
Website: aecom.com/
AECOM is an award-winning architecture and infrastructure firm with offices across the world. They believe in taking on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative solutions that push the limits of what’s possible, for example, the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development megaproject, life-sustaining disaster recovery programs, the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere, etc.
Arcspace Studio | Greg Kamback, Darryl Bird
Scope of services: Architecture, Project Management, Consultation
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Educational, Religious, Industrial
Locations of Built Projects: Alabama, Tennessee
Style of work / Core competencies: Characterized by functionality, sustainability and a client-based approach and client satisfaction with an emphasis on intensive site and feasibility studies
Website: www.arcspacestudio.com
Established in 1998 by Greg Kamback and Darryl Bird, Arcspace Studio is an award-winning architecture and design firm in Huntsville. Their clients include private homeowners, universities, municipalities, companies and non-profits. Their portfolio includes custom residential, multifamily, educational, religious, and commercial buildings.
Barge Design Solutions
Scope of services: Architecture, Engineering, Landscape
Types of Built Projects: Educational, Healthcare, Public, Infrastructure
Locations of Built Projects: Across various cities in the USA
Style of work / Core competencies: Characterized by optimum space utilization and a client-based approach with an emphasis on structural details, construction analysis and use of new technologies
Website: www.bargedesign.com
Established in 1955, Barge Design Solutions is an architecture and engineering firm.
The firm has been in business for over 64 years, wherein they have helped to improve and create a better quality of life in the communities across the Southeastern United States and beyond.
Brown O’Dell Architects | James Brown Jr., Stuart O’Dell
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Designing, Project Management, Engineering
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Educational, Hospitality, Healthcare, Public
Locations of Built Projects: In and around Huntsville
Style of work / Core competencies: Characterized by a client-based approach with an emphasis on feasibility studies, structural details and construction analysis
Website: www.boarchitects.com
Established by James Brown, Jr. and Stuart O’Dell, Brown O’Dell Architects is an architecture and interior design firm in Huntsville. They have ample experience with commercial, education, multi-family housing, medical, municipal and hospitality projects.
BRPH
Scope of services: Architecture, Project Management, Engineering
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Educational, Hospitality, Cultural, Religious, Public, Aerospace
Locations of Built Projects: Across various cities in the USA
Style of work / Core competencies: Characterized by functionality, optimum space utilization with an emphasis on integration into the urban context and construction analysis as well as innovative use of new technologies
Website: www.brph.com
Established in 1964, BRPH is an architecture and engineering design firm with offices across the USA. The firm has over 53 years of experience designing projects for a full spectrum of industries, ranging from multi-million-dollar launch pads to over a million-square-foot manufacturing facility.
Butcher Drafting Service, LLC
Scope of services: Architecture, Renovation, Drafting
Types of Built Projects: Residential
Locations of Built Projects: Alabama, Tennessee
Style of work / Core competencies: Modern architecture; characterized by optimum space utilization, sustainability and creative renovation techniques to provide cost-effective designs
Website: www.butcherdrafting.com
Established in 1966 by Joseph B. Butcher, Butcher Drafting Service, LLC is an architecture firm specializing in a variety of custom and stock plans for builders, developers and consumers. They aim to provide high-quality products and service with the highest degree of support and efficiency.
Chapman Sisson Architects
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Designing, Project Management
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Educational, Healthcare, Cultural, Religious, Infrastructure
Locations of Built Projects: Across the state of Alabama
Style of work / Core competencies: Characterized by functionality, sustainability, elegant spatial composition, and community-oriented solutions
Website: www.chapmansisson.com
Established in 1977 by Mike Chapman and Martin Sisson, Chapman Sisson Architects is a young, dynamic firm. Led by their faith-based principles, they aim to serve through outstanding architecture and quality design work. Their goal is to provide exceptional customer service and build lasting relationships.
Daniel Michal Architect
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Designing, Project Management
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Religious, Public
Locations of Built Projects: In and around Huntsville
Style of work / Core competencies: Characterized by optimum space utilization, interior planning and design and a client-based approach with an emphasis on structural details and construction analysis to provide economic designs
Website: www.dmichalarchitect.com
Daniel Michal Architect is a small architecture and interior design firm in Huntsville.
DMA provides design services ranging from schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation to construction administration.