Business Details
42 Years
experience
K-12 School Architecture Experts in Dallas, TX
Established in 1984, Claycomb Associates has dedicated itself to transforming educational environments through student-centered design. Our firm specializes in K-12 school architecture, offering comprehensive services from pre-design planning to construction support. With offices in Dallas, Austin, and Houston, we serve school districts across Texas, prioritizing community engagement and sustainable practices. Our team of LEED-certified professionals delivers projects on time and within budget, maintaining a 90% bond success rate over the past decade. We emphasize collaboration, ensuring every facility aligns with district goals and adapts to future educational needs.Our hands-on oversight and commitment to transparency have earned us long-term partnerships with over 90% of our clients. Recognized for innovative designs that incorporate natural light, flexible spaces, and local materials, we strive to create environments where students thrive. Our leadership team, with decades of combined experience, remains dedicated to servant leadership, ensuring every project reflects the values of the communities we serve.
Services
Pre-Design Services
Bond Passage Support
Construction Oversight
Educational Programming
Facility Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We maintain a 90% bond success rate through strategic campaign support.
- Our hands-on construction oversight ensures projects stay on time and budget.
- LEED-certified staff integrate sustainable design practices into every project.
- Over 600 completed K-12 projects demonstrate our educational architecture expertise.
- Community-focused designs prioritize student well-being and long-term adaptability.
What people say
Completed ahead of schedule
Exceptional community engagement
Expert bond support
Innovative student-centered designs
Responsive communication
Services
Pre-Design Services
Our pre-design phase establishes a strategic foundation for school construction projects. We conduct facility assessments, enrollment analyses, and stakeholder workshops to create data-driven master plans. This process identifies modernization needs, cost estimates, and optimal site utilization while building community support through targeted engagement strategies.
Bond Passage Support
We provide comprehensive bond election support, combining voter analysis with targeted campaign strategies. Our team develops messaging frameworks, creates informational materials, and facilitates political action committees. With a 90% success rate, we guide districts through election planning, digital outreach, and community relations to secure funding for educational facilities.
Construction Oversight
Our hands-on construction management ensures quality control and budget compliance. Dedicated project managers conduct weekly site visits, coordinate OACM meetings, and maintain online documentation portals. We provide milestone walkthroughs, payment application reviews, and post-construction training to guarantee facilities meet design specifications and operational requirements.
Educational Programming
We develop customized educational specifications by analyzing instructional methods and space requirements. This process establishes adjacency needs, technology integration, and flexible learning environments that adapt to evolving educational standards while maintaining cost efficiency throughout the design process.
Facility Assessments
Our comprehensive facility evaluations examine structural integrity, mechanical systems, and educational adequacy. We document safety features, maintenance needs, and capacity metrics to inform long-range planning decisions and prioritize modernization efforts based on data-driven recommendations.
People
Bo Ledoux
President
AIA-certified architect with over 30 years of K-12 design experience, leading Claycomb's strategic vision while maintaining direct client engagement in major projects.
Richard Crump
Senior Vice President
Senior leader with AIA and A4LE certifications, overseeing Houston operations and applying specialized expertise in educational facility planning and LEED standards.
Jeffrey Floyd
Principal/Owner
Design-focused principal with AIA certification, directing architectural quality control and innovation in educational space creation across multiple project types.
Marc Rauzi
Vice President/Owner
Experienced architect managing Houston office operations, combining technical expertise with client relationship focus for successful project delivery.
Francis Zordilla
Vice President/Owner
Austin office director with extensive K-12 design background, emphasizing community engagement and sustainable practices in educational facility development.
Questions
What types of school projects do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on K-12 educational facilities, including new construction, renovations, and additions across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
How do you ensure projects stay within budget?
Our proven cost estimation process and hands-on construction oversight maintain budget compliance, with regular financial reporting and change order management.
Can you help with bond election preparation?
Yes, our dedicated bond support team provides voter analysis, campaign strategy, and materials creation with a 90% success rate in recent elections.
What sustainable design practices do you implement?
We incorporate daylight harvesting, rainwater collection, energy-efficient systems, and locally sourced materials while offering LEED-certified design options.
How do you involve the community in design?
We conduct stakeholder workshops, facility assessments, and interactive design charrettes to ensure community values shape every project.
What post-construction support do you provide?
We offer warranty support, maintenance staff training, and facility transition assistance to ensure smooth operations after project completion.
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