Services

Residential & Commercial Architecture

Full-service architecture for NYC developers, property owners, and businesses. From zoning analysis through construction documentation, I help clients maximize their sites while creating spaces people want to inhabit.

The City of Yes Advantage

I've developed proprietary tools that turn weeks-long zoning studies into rapid, data-driven feasibility assessments:

• Instant UAP Calculations – Immediately determine how Universal Affordability Preference unlocks 20% density bonuses
• Parking Elimination Analysis – Identify transit zones where costly parking requirements are eliminated
• Envelope Verification – Confirm that maximum FAR (up to 18.0 in R12 districts) is actually buildable within height limits
• NSF-to-Cost Automation – Convert zoning massing directly into accurate leasable area and cost estimates

Capabilities

• NYC Zoning Analysis – Deep expertise in City of Yes reforms, high-density residential (R6-R12)
• Feasibility Studies – FAR calculations, setback analysis, buildable area optimization
• Full Project Phases – Predesign, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation
• DOB Coordination – Filing strategy, expediter coordination, approval navigation
• Sustainable Design – Passive House strategies, energy code compliance

Project Types

• Multi-family residential (R6 through R12 districts)
• Mixed-use developments
• Commercial renovations and fit-outs
• Residential alterations (Alt-1, Alt-2, Alt-3)
• Adaptive reuse and industrial/warehouse retrofits

Justice & Behavioral Health Consulting

Specialized consulting for the most demanding facility types—detention centers, behavioral health facilities, courthouses, and therapeutic treatment environments. As a recognized Subject Matter Expert, I help project teams navigate complex security requirements while creating spaces that support rehabilitation and dignity.

Capabilities

• Security Compliance Review – ASTM F33 wall standards, physical attack ratings for barriers, doors, and glazing
• Therapeutic Environment Planning – Layouts that balance operational security with mental health best practices
• Custom Revit Families – Detention-specific components not available from manufacturers
• Construction Document QA/QC – Detailed review focused on justice and security compliance
• Stakeholder Coordination – Working with corrections officials, mental health professionals, and community groups

Collaboration with Peter C. Krasnow FAIA

For select projects, I partner with Peter Krasnow—a leading voice in justice architecture for over four decades. Together, we bring both institutional knowledge and cutting-edge technology to complex justice facilities.

Project Types

• Detention and correctional facilities
• Behavioral health and psychiatric hospitals
• Therapeutic treatment centers
• Courthouses and civic buildings
• Intake and assessment centers

BIM & Technology Consulting

Advanced digital design services for architecture firms looking to upgrade their capabilities. I help teams implement BIM workflows, create custom content, and leverage AI tools for documentation efficiency.

Capabilities

• Revit Modeling & Management – Project setup, standards development, model coordination
• Custom Parametric Families – Complex components built to your specifications
• Dynamo Scripting – Automation for repetitive tasks, data extraction, parametric design
• AI-Integrated Documentation – Automated Room Data Sheets, area calculations, schedule generation
• Autodesk Construction Cloud – Setup, training, and workflow optimization
• Interoperability – Rhino, Excel, Ideate, CTC tools integration

Who This Is For

• Small and mid-size firms without dedicated BIM staff
• Teams pursuing large projects requiring advanced modeling
• Firms transitioning from CAD to BIM workflows
• Project teams needing specialized Revit content for justice or healthcare facilities