About - Architectural Squared
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Specializing in regional architecture tailored to the individual client and site. Our expertise ranges from the humid climate of central Texas, to the snowy extremes of the Rocky Mountains Western Slope, to the desert heat of South Eastern Utah.

 

Clients often ask me what style “we” prefer to design. The answer to this question is the same regardless of the scale of the project, the location, the client, or the budget. CONTEXT: the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea and in terms which can be fully understood and assessed.

Every project comes with its own excitement and set of challenges. At Architectural Squared, our goal is to provide the best possible solution given the criteria you and your project bring to the table. The best results come with involvement from inception to occupancy.  

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Courtney Kizer

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

Courtney was born and raised in Austin and graduated from the University of Texas School of Architecture for both undergraduate and graduate studies. Following school, she worked in the commercial construction field followed by residential design in Telluride, Colorado. Extensive travel has expanded Courtney’s design experience and provided a varied perspective and breadth of knowledge that allows her to design in nearly any climate - physical or social.

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Laurielle Shannon

architectural DESIGNER

Laurielle is a designer born and raised in New Zealand, where she completed a Bachelors of Architecture at the University of Auckland. After working in set design following graduating, she went traveling abroad, lived on the east coast of the States, then moved to Barcelona to complete her Masters of Commercial Interior Design. Before joining A^2, she worked in London where she specialized in high-end European kitchens & cabinetry, while also working remotely on residential interior & architectural projects in the States.

From her specialist work experience she is incredibly detail oriented with a focus on finding the perfect balance between function and aesthetic. She enjoys working closely with clients and collaborating with other designers to get an optimal end result. Her design work has always been very material focused, and through her international experiences she has gained a knowledge of a broad variety of design solutions and trends which can help perfect a space.

COLLABORATORS

The following professionals join the A^2 team on a project to project basis, as needed to meet the needs of the individual client.

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Rosy Lea

ART + INTERIOR DESIGN

With a 20 year background in the Arts, over 12 years in design on both national and international projects and a broad cultural background, Ms. Hanby brings an original and creative eye to design. Her ability to tune in to her clients objective and incorporate the aesthetic and culture of a community ensures each project is unique. She collaborates with the client, architect and fellow designers to create innovative spaces that embrace the feel and personality of a place and its community.

Rosy was born in Texas, schooled in England and has since lived and worked in the West giving her a true appreciation and feel for the region. A lover of collaboration and hands on team work, she brings innovative ideas and a personal feel to every new endeavor.

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Daniel McCann

SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST

Daniel McCann’s experience and expertise involves energy efficient and low-carbon footprint homes that maximize use of free and natural resources including; passive solar, rainwater harvesting, and gray water, reducing heating and water bills.

Dan was raised in Paradise Valley, Montana. Enveloped in wilderness, he learned its importance and necessity to humanity. His father, who was a contractor, taught him carpentry, but it wasn’t till 2013 when he moved to Moab, UT to work for Community Rebuilds and EcoLogic, he became aware of the environmental impacts of conventional building and building materials. This sparked his passion for sustainable design. In 2014, Dan designed and built his own straw bale home based on the principals of permaculture design. It was the first permitted residential gray water system in the state and feeds the electric grid with surplus renewable energy.