Business Details
38 Years
experience
Architecture, Engineering & Interior Design Services
Founded in January 1988, our firm was established by a team of architects and engineers committed to design excellence and exceptional service. Our principals remain actively involved in every project, ensuring hands-on leadership from planning through implementation. Over decades, we have expanded our expertise to include a multidisciplinary team with experience across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and residential sectors. Our success stems from a formula combining management rigor, cross-industry insights, and a collaborative approach that values communication, trust, and teamwork. With offices in Clarks Summit, PA, and New York, NY, we serve clients nationwide, delivering innovative solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements.Our deep understanding of evolving market trends ensures our designs remain at the forefront of architectural and engineering advancements. We prioritize schedule and cost consciousness while maintaining rigorous quality control systems to minimize errors and delays. Our proven ability to manage complex projects across regional and national scales has earned us long-term partnerships with global, regional, and local clients. From corporate headquarters to healthcare facilities, our work reflects a commitment to creating functional, sustainable spaces that align with organizational goals. This enduring philosophy continues to drive our reputation as a trusted leader in architecture, engineering, and interior design.
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
LEED Certification
Building Information Modeling
Facility Master Planning
Construction Management
MEP Engineering
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Our principals remain actively involved in every project from start to finish.
- We combine cross-industry experience from education to healthcare in our designs.
- Proven track record managing complex regional and national scale projects since 1988.
- Comprehensive quality control systems minimize costly mistakes and scheduling conflicts.
- Dedicated partner and project manager assigned to each engagement for accountability.
What people say
Exceptional experience with aggressive schedules
Proven track record of performance
Trusted resource for healthcare systems
Creative and respectful reuse of historic elements
Successfully managed complex campus integration projects
Services
Architecture
Our architecture services encompass comprehensive facility design from concept through construction administration. We specialize in creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to specific market sectors including commercial, healthcare, and education. Our team delivers innovative solutions that balance creative vision with technical requirements while maintaining strict adherence to project timelines and budgets.
Engineering
We provide full-spectrum engineering services covering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems. Our expertise extends to specialized engineering analyses including life cycle costing, arc flash hazard assessments, and computational fluid dynamics. Our engineers work collaboratively with architects to ensure technical excellence while meeting the unique demands of healthcare, industrial, and mission-critical facilities.
Interior Design
Our interior design practice focuses on creating dynamic, functional environments that reflect organizational brand and culture. Services include space allocation, millwork design, finish selection, and furniture specification. We specialize in corporate office environments, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions, ensuring spaces enhance productivity while meeting operational requirements.
Sustainable Design
We integrate sustainable principles throughout the design process to create energy-efficient, environmentally responsible buildings. Our team has extensive experience achieving LEED certification across multiple project types. We employ advanced technologies like building information modeling and computational fluid dynamics analysis to optimize energy performance while maintaining design integrity.
Project Management
Our project management services ensure seamless coordination of all design and construction phases. Each project receives dedicated leadership from experienced partners who maintain direct involvement throughout implementation. We employ proven quality control systems to minimize errors while maintaining strict schedule and budget adherence for complex regional and national-scale projects.
Questions
What services does Highland Associates offer?
We provide architecture, engineering, and interior design services for commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and residential projects. Our expertise includes sustainable design, LEED certification, and full-cycle project management.
How long has Highland Associates been in business?
We have been serving clients since our founding in January 1988, providing architecture and engineering solutions for over 35 years.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Clarks Summit, PA, and New York, NY, we work with clients across the Northeast and on national projects for major corporations and institutions.
What industries do you specialize in?
We have deep expertise in commercial office spaces, healthcare facilities, K-12 and higher education institutions, industrial complexes, and mission-critical environments.
How do you handle complex projects?
We assign dedicated partners and project managers to each engagement, employing rigorous quality control systems and leveraging cross-industry experience to successfully manage complex regional and national-scale projects.
What makes Highland Associates unique?
Our principals remain actively involved in every project, combining multidisciplinary expertise with a collaborative approach that values communication, trust, and tailored solutions for each client's specific needs.