About
SDA / Skinner Design Associates is an architectural firm committed to creating innovative, yet functional, structures for a variety of clients. We have a depth of experience covering all areas of architecture and project delivery.
Our portfolio of work includes:
civic & governmental facilities
medical, educational, and recreational complexes
museums
libraries
financial institutions
corporate office headquarters
major religious structures
industrial facilities
adaptive reuse and historical preservation projects
multi-residential / private residential
Mission
Our mission is to be a leader in the development of the built environment.
This mission, honed through 40 years of diverse experience, is evidence that our team will meet the needs of each client.
Accreditation
SDA personnel are LEED accredited and hold memberships in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Skinner Design Associates is a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
We hold licenses to practice architecture in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the states of Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Minnesota, Washington, Georgia, South Carolina, and Oklahoma. Through these licenses and a distinguished network of professional associates, we are able to work across the US on projects of any size.
Sustainability - Minded
A prime focus of our firm is sustainable architecture. We believe in our ability to design elegant, yet functional, structures without compromising the world around us. We pride ourselves in this fact and embrace it as a philosophy that drives SDA / Skinner Design Associates.
An emphasis on environmentally-conscious building design.
Adaptive reuse strategies, enabling us to breathe new life into existing buildings.
Historic preservation that keeps history alive.
“Our designs incorporate realistic sustainability concepts that make sense for the client.”
Community - Rooted
A “Sense of Community” plays a vital role in the success of our firm and the approach we take in working with our clients. We strive to integrate ourselves into the communities we serve and leave a lasting mark of pride and excellence through the buildings we design.
No matter the scope or nature of the project, we promise to provide our clients the very best in respectful, environmentally responsive, cost-effective design.