Business Details
Community-Centered Architecture in Boulder, CO
We are a collaborative team of architects, designers, and engineers dedicated to creating meaningful spaces rooted in sustainability, cultural respect, and community engagement. Our approach prioritizes active listening and co-design processes, ensuring each project reflects the unique vision of our clients, the purpose of the space, and the natural environment. With expertise in diverse projectsfrom community facilities and sustainable housing to master planningwe emphasize innovation while maintaining a deep commitment to empowering underrepresented voices in design.Our team brings decades of combined experience working across rural, urban, and Native communities, blending technical proficiency with a passion for social impact. By fostering diverse teams and partnerships, we aim to build not just structures but lasting hope and improved quality of life through design excellence.
Services
Community Design
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Architecture
Cultural Facilities
Master Planning
Native Community Projects
Rural Development
Urban Design
Environmental Stewardship
Youth Facilities
Highlights and features
- We specialize in sustainable, community-focused architectural design
- Our team includes certified professionals in LEED and Native community engagement
- We prioritize collaborative design processes with client and community input
- We maintain decades of experience in rural and Native American community projects
- Our work integrates cultural sensitivity with environmental stewardship
What people say
Culturally responsive designs
Strong community engagement
Sustainable practices
Innovative solutions
Respectful of traditions
Services
Community Design
We create inclusive community spaces through participatory design processes. Our approach ensures local voices shape every project, resulting in culturally relevant environments that foster connection. Specializing in Native American and rural communities, we integrate traditional knowledge with modern standards to build spaces that enhance social interaction and community well-being.
Sustainable Architecture
Our sustainable architecture prioritizes environmental responsibility without compromising functionality. We employ passive design strategies, local materials, and energy-efficient systems to minimize ecological impact. By creating buildings that harmonize with their natural surroundings, we deliver long-lasting solutions that reduce operating costs while maintaining aesthetic and practical excellence across residential and institutional projects.
Cultural Facilities
We design cultural facilities that honor traditional practices while accommodating modern needs. Our work with Native American communities emphasizes cultural preservation through architectural forms that reflect tribal identity. By balancing sacred traditions with contemporary functions, we create spaces for education, ceremony, and community gathering that maintain cultural continuity while supporting future generations.
People
Janna Ferguson
Principal, AIA, NCARB, SEED AP, PID
Janna Ferguson leads with over 20 years of experience in sustainable architecture and community engagement. Her work focuses on affordable housing and Native American projects. She champions equitable design processes that empower marginalized communities through participatory planning and culturally responsive solutions.
Heather Kahn-Pyatt
Principal, BFA, MFA
Heather Kahn-Pyatt brings artistic vision to architectural practice. With degrees in fine arts, she specializes in integrating visual storytelling into spatial design. Her leadership emphasizes creative problem-solving and fostering inclusive environments that reflect community identity through imaginative form and material expression.
Rob Pyatt
Principal, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, SEED AP
Rob Pyatt combines technical expertise with sustainability leadership. As a LEED-accredited professional, he drives environmentally responsible design solutions. His work spans multiple award-winning projects that demonstrate how high-performance architecture can enhance both human experience and ecological systems.
Walt Pourier
Senior Designer & Director of Outreach & Community
Walt Pourier bridges design and community advocacy. His role focuses on expanding design accessibility to underserved populations. As Director of Outreach, he builds partnerships between Native communities and design professionals to ensure culturally sensitive development that respects traditional knowledge and promotes self-determination.
Leonard Segel
Senior Architect, AIA, LEED BD+C
Leonard Segel specializes in sustainable institutional projects. With LEED BD+C certification, he designs energy-efficient buildings that meet rigorous environmental standards. His technical mastery ensures complex projects achieve both functional requirements and ecological performance through innovative material selection and system integration.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in community-focused design, sustainable architecture, and cultural facilities with expertise in Native American and rural projects.
Do you work outside the Boulder area?
Yes, we work nationwide with recent projects in Alaska, New Mexico, and South Dakota while maintaining Colorado roots.
How do you involve communities in design?
We use collaborative co-design processes, listening sessions, and workshops to ensure community voices directly shape every project.
What sustainability approaches do you use?
We employ passive solar design, local materials, energy-efficient systems, and regenerative site planning to minimize environmental impact.
How do you approach Native community projects?
We prioritize cultural preservation through traditional knowledge integration while meeting modern functional requirements using respectful, collaborative methods.
Can you assist with project funding?
While we don't provide direct financing, we can guide securing grants and funding unique to Native American and rural community projects.
