Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Bethesda, MD
Since 1972, EDG Architects has been a trusted leader in architectural and engineering services, delivering over 150 projects ranging from single-family residences to large-scale commercial complexes. Our team specializes in environmental design, site analysis, and sustainable construction while maintaining expertise in rehabilitating existing structures and adaptive reuse. We pride ourselves on meeting tight budget and timeline constraints without compromising quality, having completed award-winning projects like the LEED Platinum Brooklyn Navy Yard Building 92 museum. Our principals bring decades of combined experience in affordable housing, senior living communities, and historic preservation. We maintain active involvement in industry education through teaching, lecturing, and publishing articles on housing design.Our LEED-accredited professionals have successfully overseen the development of over 300 senior living units across multiple states. We operate from our Bethesda, Maryland headquarters with a deep understanding of Mid-Atlantic regional market needs. Our commitment to green building practices is demonstrated through our PHIUS Passive House certified projects. We provide full-service support from initial concept through construction completion, including financing coordination and development planning. Our multidisciplinary team holds credentials from prestigious institutions including Princeton, Temple University, and the University of Puerto Rico.
Services
Architectural Design
Sustainable Development
Historic Preservation
Project Management
Site Analysis
Construction Documentation
Affordable Housing
Senior Living Communities
Adaptive Reuse
Environmental Design
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of architectural experience in the Mid-Atlantic region
- Our team includes LEED-accredited professionals with PHIUS certification
- We offer full-service architectural and development coordination services
- Our principals have taught architecture at Temple University
- We've completed over 150 diverse projects including 300+ senior living units
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
- AIA
What people say
Award-winning designs
Sustainable expertise
On-time delivery
Affordable solutions
Historic knowledge
Services
Architectural Design
We provide comprehensive architectural design services for new construction projects including multi-family housing, commercial complexes, and senior living communities. Our team creates functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet all regulatory requirements while staying within budget parameters. Our designs incorporate sustainable building practices and modern technological advancements.
Historic Preservation
Our experts specialize in historic building renovation and adaptive reuse projects. We maintain original architectural integrity while implementing modern upgrades through careful material selection and construction techniques. Our portfolio includes award-winning cultural and institutional landmark projects across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Project Management
We oversee construction projects from initial concept through completion, managing timelines, budgets, and contractor relationships. Our services include site procurement assistance, feasibility studies, and financing coordination. We provide continuous quality control throughout the development process for both private and public sector clients.
Sustainable Development
Our LEED-certified professionals implement environmentally responsible design solutions that reduce energy consumption and operational costs. We specialize in PHIUS Passive House standards for senior living communities and have extensive experience with energy-efficient retrofitting of existing structures.
Site Analysis
We conduct comprehensive site assessments including environmental impact studies, zoning compliance reviews, and feasibility analyses. Our team provides strategic recommendations for optimal land use and development potential, considering both regulatory requirements and practical construction considerations.
People
Donald Tucker
Principal
AIA and LEED AP accredited architect with over 50 years of experience in sustainable design and multi-family housing. Holds architecture degrees from University of New Mexico and UC Berkeley. Teaches architecture and writes about affordable housing solutions.
Michael Tucker
Principal
Registered architect with LEED AP credentials specializing in historic preservation and sustainable design. Overseen 300+ senior living units and managed award-winning projects like Brooklyn Navy Yard Building 92 museum. Holds Masters from Pratt Institute.
Maria Guzman
Senior Architect
Licensed architect with 10+ years of experience across institutional, commercial, and historic projects. Holds Master of Architecture from University of Puerto Rico. Fluent in Spanish and member of multiple professional architectural organizations.
Timothy Powell
Senior Architect
LEED AP accredited architect with experience in public and private sector projects. Holds Master of Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. Background includes work in film and television production before transitioning to architectural design.
Questions
What architectural services does EDG offer?
We provide full-service architectural design, historic preservation, sustainable development, project management, and site analysis services for residential and commercial clients.
Do you specialize in any particular building type?
We specialize in multi-family housing, senior living communities, historic renovations, and sustainable buildings including LEED-certified and PHIUS Passive House projects.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia with completed projects from Fredericksburg, VA to Silver Spring, MD.
Can you handle complex development projects?
Yes, our principals have managed complex projects including 300+ unit senior living communities and historic museum renovations with construction budgets up to $50 million.
What sustainability credentials do you have?
We have LEED AP accredited professionals and PHIUS-certified designers on staff who have completed multiple energy-efficient and environmentally responsible projects.
How do you ensure project success?
We provide comprehensive services from concept to completion including feasibility studies, financing coordination, and construction management with strict budget and timeline controls.
