Business Details
31 Years
experience
Sustainable Architecture & Design Solutions
Founded in 1995, J S D A Inc. is a nationally recognized design firm dedicated to merging sustainability, innovation, and cultural stewardship. Our expertise spans the transformation of workplaces, living spaces, and historically significant properties, serving clients across the Western United States and beyond through a flexible, virtual model. Our multidisciplinary team includes architects, designers, researchers, and strategists committed to creating environments that elevate human potential. With deep expertise in design, product development, and systems thinking, we approach each project as a catalyst for positive change, prioritizing adaptability, resilience, and equity.Our work balances analytical precision with artistic exploration to deliver spaces that are meaningful, enduring, and inclusive. As a certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation, we uphold rigorous environmental and social responsibility standards. Our preservation efforts, led by founder Janice Stevenor Dale, have revitalized culturally significant structures designed by renowned architects, contributing to vibrant urban landscapes. We integrate advanced technologies and sustainable practices to craft future-ready spaces that align with organizational goals while enhancing human wellness.
Services
Strategic Planning
Conceptual Design
Preservation Services
Sustainable Design
Project Management
Feasibility Studies
Space Planning
Interior Architecture
Contract Documentation
Design Development
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in sustainable architectural design.
- Our firm is certified as a B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation.
- We pioneered a virtual practice model for flexible, eco-conscious operations.
- Our team has led eight historic preservation projects for cultural landmarks.
- We integrate research-informed strategies to align design with organizational goals.
Associations and certifications
- B Corporation
- Public Benefit Corporation
Services
Strategic Planning
Our strategic planning process aligns organizational goals with spatial requirements through data-driven analysis. We identify operational needs, sustainability concepts, and future projections to create actionable roadmaps for projects. This phase ensures spaces support long-term growth and adaptability.
Conceptual Design
We transform strategic plans into 3D concepts, integrating daylighting, spatial branding, and material palettes. Our conceptual designs balance aesthetics and functionality, accompanied by preliminary budgets and schedules to guide project execution.
Preservation Services
We specialize in restoring historically significant structures while incorporating sustainable practices. Our preservation work honors architectural legacy through meticulous research and collaboration with cultural organizations to ensure lasting community impact.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design approach integrates energy-efficient systems, renewable materials, and adaptive reuse strategies. We prioritize LEED-certified practices and circular economy principles to minimize environmental footprints across all project phases.
Project Management
We oversee projects from concept to completion, coordinating teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with building codes. Our process includes contract administration, construction monitoring, and post-occupancy evaluations for seamless delivery.
People
Janice Stevenor Dale
Founder
An architectural advocate and certified interior designer, Janice leads preservation efforts for culturally significant structures. With over 30 years of experience, she has restored eight historic buildings and champions sustainable design innovation.
Questions
What services does J S D A Inc. offer?
We provide architectural design, strategic planning, preservation, sustainable design, and project management for workplaces and living spaces.
Are you certified as a sustainable business?
Yes, we are a certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation committed to environmental and social responsibility.
Do you work on historic preservation projects?
Yes, we have restored eight culturally significant structures designed by renowned architects like Frank M. Tyler and Ray Kappe.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Western United States but collaborate virtually with clients globally.
How does your virtual practice model work?
Our virtual model minimizes environmental impact while enabling collaboration with clients and experts worldwide through digital tools.
