I have been in this business for over 40 years and have met all types. Charles Collins Jr. Is a 1st…read moreclass person and an excellent Architect. He knows how to keep a project on budget and I highly recommend him. Jim Madden, pres., Conrad Construction Industries Inc., CCI. jim.cci@verizon.net

Charles Collins Architect is a great person to have on your team! Whether it's for indoor energy…read moreaudits, indoor space planning, or creating a whole new building concept, Charles can do it! His attention to detail is exquisite.

Howard was great! He listened attentively to our needs. He designed our addition to our home to…read moreour exact specifications! His rates are extremely reasonable! We highly recommend him to ANYONE!

I'm so happy that we found Kiro Engineering. We received an honest and extremely helpful assessment…read moreof our home. Mina was thorough, took his time to provide explanations for his recommendations and his fee was very reasonable. I highly recommend Kiro Engineering.

I wish there were an option for 50000 stars!!! This is an honest and above board company/owner!…read more Absolutely the most refreshing, high integrity, professional...the kind you rarely see these days!!! Mina (the owner) is amazingly kind, professional, and honest - a beautiful person who explains everything comprehensively and reviews with you the exact problems (if any) and viable options. He has given me a renewed faith in my fellow man! Incredible businessman who I would urge you to use because he can be trusted 100% and works to save you as much money as he can. He's got no ulterior motive as he doesn't do any of the work himself...he said he wouldn't do that because it would be a conflict of interest. Incredible!!!

I first met Ed Barnhart when I was interviewing architects to build an eco-minded home on a sloped…read morelot just outside Philadelphia. He came across as quiet and unassuming, qualities that, at the time, led me to believe he wouldn't be edgy enough for the project. It impressed me though that, even without being offered the job, he researched the lot and township requirements, uncovering that there were restrictive building codes for the steep slope -- codes that would drastically affect the construction. He saved us from a bad purchase, and we went on to look at other potential building sites. When we did find a suitable lot and got the chance to start our project, the glitz of a large firm with adventurous eco-centric projects caught our eyes. The trendier architect gauged us at every turn, was uncommunicative, and after we signed the contract, handed our project off to associates whom we later discovered were unlicensed. Unhappy with their design, we called Ed, told him that we had a limited budget and needed to feel that we had a place in the design process. He proposed using a straight-forward AIA contract with a fair fixed fee, then held our hands through the design, permits, and building process. The design we ended up with (after his tireless revisions) has made us immeasurably proud. We found Ed to be extremely patient, humble and cooperative -- traits I've found rare in most people as highly educated and talented in this profession. He met deadlines with enthusiasm, and shouldered criticism with earnest concern and creative exploration. More than once he was able to enlighten, and change our minds about what we thought we wanted from our dream home. My husband and I instinctively trusted him, and we have not been disappointed. We found our opinions never fell on deaf ears, and our expectations were always exceeded. He has always made me feel that I was a partner in this great endeavor, and never belittled a concern. In the end I realize that our project wouldn't have been much of a home if we hadn't involved Ed.

From the owner: Custom Design of Contemporary Houses, Additions and Renovations is the sole focus of the Always by…read moreDesign (AxD). Founder/architect Ed Barnhart engages owners and craftspeople to create award-winning homes which resonate with purpose and poetry - from Maine to Virginia, the Main Line to Montauk.

I am a huge fan of The Omnia Group Architects! I know the principles Gene and Brian and they are…read morethe perfect combination of ethical, creative, detailed and personable. They are known for creating drawings that contractors love (which makes the projects go much smoother). I have referred them several times and seen many of their projects - all first class.

From the owner: The OMNIA Group Architects is a full service architectural firm serving commercial, residential and…read moremunicipal clients throughout the Philadelphia region and beyond. In business since 1993, our team is registered to practice architecture in over eleven states. With our broad range of knowledge, talent and experience, we bring fresh cross-disciplinary ideas to a wide range of projects, from small boutique commercial interiors to urban infill; mixed use to multi-million dollar custom homes and everything in between. Our experience with construction has led us to incorporate practical build-ability into every project at the earliest stages.