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Philip Smith, AIA, Architect & President/CEO

Philip has more than 30 years of experience in evaluation services and property inspections, working directly with Mortgage Companies, Tax Credit Investment Companies, Bond Houses, State Housing Finance Agencies, Non Profit Housing Corporations and The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Because of his extensive knowledge and accomplished expertise in this field, he is often called upon by industry leaders for guidance and advice in this sector.

His vast expertise in evaluating multi-family housing and providing quality architectural services for the renovation of existing housing led him to the appointment of Missouri Housing Development Commission’s Committee for the Preservation of Housing. He has trained his staff in all aspects of this sector and has assembled a team of seasoned veterans in the field of property evaluation and inspections services as they relate to multi-family housing and medical facilities. This approach has set his firm apart from the rest and gained him a considerable reputation as an expert in this arena.

With a total of more than 40 years of experience as an architect, Philip has orchestrated hundreds of projects that encompass all areas of commercial, industrial, educational, religious and residential settings. He has a proven talent for designing innovative spaces and structures without losing sight of producing the ultimate goal: delivering a cost effective, functional building that addresses every aspect of the clients’ needs.

Summary of Relevant Experience

  • 30 years of Property Evaluation Experience
  • 30 years of experience in Plan Risk Analysis for Mortgage Financing (Plan and Cost Reviews)
  • 30 years of Site Evaluation Experience
  • 40 years of Construction and Contract Administration Experience
  • 40 years of Architectural Design Experience
  • HUD Map Certified as an Architectural Analyst and Cost Estimator
  • HUD Lean Certified as an Architectural Analyst and Cost Estimator

Education

  • Bachelor of Architecture, College of Architecture and Fine Arts, University of Florida, 1966

Professional Registrations

  • NCARB Certificate
  • Registered Architect in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma and Indiana

Professional Honors and Affiliations

  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)

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