Edward F. Garcia, AIA, LEED AP, Phoenix office Learning Studio leader, has been elevated to a vice president of SmithGroup. Garcia has more than 20 years of experience, with 16 of those years at SmithGroup, specializing in higher education projects throughout the southwest region. Garcia has been directly involved in numerous projects on university and community college campuses, such as the Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation Phase 2, the University of Arizona Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences, and Taylor Place: Arizona State University Downtown Student Housing, as well as multiple projects for the Maricopa County Community College District.
SmithGroup Phoenix elevates Learning Studio leader Edward Garcia to VP
This Month’s Features
Bringing Design Synergy Home
with Vertically Stacking Doors
with Vertically Stacking Doors
Offering striking aesthetics and practical considerations for space, these aluminum and glass artworks are anything but standard garage doors.
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As insulated metal panels are widely available, is it still a best practice to rely on a “legacy” insulating material like fiberglass-based metal building...
Transformative Metal Roofing Design:
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
For architects, designers, and building owners, metal roofing no longer represents a tradeoff between performance and aesthetics; it has become a catalyst for design...
Thinking Beyond “Bigger is Better”:
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow retention systems are among the most visible functional components of a metal roof, making aesthetic integration an important consideration in resort architecture.
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