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Mission: “Building Knowledge” It’s a promise of expertise and empowerment.
Vision: Be your go-to, no-BS design and consulting team. We solve problems, tell the truth, and create relationships that last. Our approach is building smarter clients with honesty, integrity, and transparency; powered by technology and delivered as straight-up advice with guts.
Disciplines (we are construction defect experts)
note: disciplines refers to what we do, not how we behave ...
LINEA: pronounced lin·ē-uh (lin/ē/ə )
Team LINEA Isn't Your Typical Architecture & Interiors Firm
Team LINEA is a multi-disciplinary firm with over 25 years' experience with residential and commercial Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning, Building Forensics, Professional Witness, Adaptive Reuse.
We’re also passionate about the Design-Build process—sharing lessons from the field, avoiding pitfalls, and making construction smoother for everyone involved.
At LINEA, we cut through the complexity that slows down most architecture firms. Our focus is simple: licensed residential and commercial architecture without the unnecessary layers of the traditional design process.
What We Do
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Residential & Commercial Architecture – tailored to only what you need
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Design-Build Experts – streamlined collaboration with builders
Our mission is simple: make the architecture process efficient, affordable, and aligned with your goals.
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Material Sciences
How Material Science Helps You Understand Your Building
An architect does more than design walls and windows—we help you understand what your building is made of, how it performs, why it may not be performing, and how long it will last. With expertise in material science and building envelope design, we analyze how different building materials—brick, concrete, steel, wood, insulation, sealants—interact with each other over time.
This knowledge helps building owners:
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Identify potential weak points before they become costly failures.
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Understand how moisture, heat, and weather impact performance.
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Choose materials that improve durability, energy efficiency, and safety.
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Protect your investment with clear insight into lifespan and maintenance needs.
By combining design skills with building science and forensics, we translate complex technical issues into clear guidance so you can make informed decisions about repairs, upgrades, or new construction.
Think of it as a health check-up for your building—backed by architectural expertise and material science insight.
Historic Preservation and Restoration
Breathing New Life Into Historic Buildings
When a historic building begins to fail, it doesn’t have to mean the end of its story. With the right team—an architect with preservation expertise and a skilled construction crew—these structures can be stabilized, modernized, and given a new purpose.
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Stabilize failing structures while protecting original craftsmanship.
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Integrate modern safety systems (sprinklers, alarms, structural upgrades).
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Add energy-efficient heating and cooling for long-term performance.
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Design for accessibility so spaces are open and inclusive to all.
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Repurpose buildings with new uses while celebrating their historic character.
From restaurants, hotels, and breweries to theaters, bars, and other hospitality spaces, Historic Preservation and Restoration is both sustainable and exciting. By blending modern systems with unique historic elements, we create one-of-a-kind spaces that are safe, efficient, and memorable.
Your old building doesn’t need to be replaced—it can be reimagined.
The greenest building is one that already exists.
Adaptive Reuse
Adaptive Reuse: Designing for a New Generation
Adaptive reuse is the 2nd cousin to historic preservation—it takes what already exists and transforms it for today’s needs. An architect, paired with skilled craftsmen, can adapt a structure into something entirely new while balancing design, function, and compliance with modern codes.
We help property owners:
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Make dramatic aesthetic changes to match a new use or brand.
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Navigate zoning requirements and land development ordinances.
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Integrate modern systems for safety, comfort, and efficiency.
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Highlight unique design features that make the building stand out.
Adaptive reuse isn’t just for century-old landmarks. We breathe new life into:
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Shopping malls and strip centers ready for fresh relevance.
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Abandoned warehouses and factories reborn as creative hubs.
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Old churches serving new communities and generations.
The result? Spaces that are sustainable, distinctive, and built for the future—while honoring the story of the past.
Real Estate Due Diligence
Buying a building or developing a property comes with big questions—and big risks.
Architects can help you answer those questions during the due diligence period, before commitments are made.
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We review zoning and land use regulations to confirm what’s allowed on a site.
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We evaluate code compliance, from accessibility to building type classifications, to be sure the property will perform safely and legally.
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We analyze whether the building can accommodate your specific function—whether that’s office, retail, hospitality, or something more unique.
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Beyond compliance, we also help establish realistic budgets for tenant upfits, renovations, and long-term improvement.
This insight can strengthen your lease negotiations or purchase agreements by giving you a clearer picture of total costs before you sign. With an architect on your side during due diligence, you’re not just buying or leasing space—you’re investing with confidence, backed by expert knowledge of how buildings really work.
Forensic Architects
Forensic architecture is where design expertise meets detective work.
What’s better than an architect who knows how to put a building together? An architect who also knows how to take one apart—piece by piece—to figure out why it wasn’t put together well the first time.
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That’s the essence of forensic architecture: applying deep knowledge of materials, assemblies, codes, and construction practices to reveal the hidden story behind a building’s flaws.
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Our team uses this investigative process to diagnose leaks, cracks, energy inefficiencies, code violations, and premature failures.
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With those insights, we provide clear reports, expert opinions, and actionable recommendations that owners, contractors, and attorneys can rely on.
Forensic architecture doesn’t just explain the past—it creates a roadmap for safer, more durable, and better-built projects moving forward.
Professional Opinion
Forensic architects don’t just observe a building—they translate what they see into clear, professional opinions that everyone can understand.
These opinions are grounded in building science, material performance, and decades of field experience.
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A strong professional opinion can help both sides of a legal team cut through confusion by explaining why a building failed—through the lens of building code, life safety, construction means and methods, and accepted industry standards—we bring clarity to complex situations.
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Often, that clarity is enough to eliminate the need for litigation altogether. Instead of months of costly legal battles, our opinions can provide a foundation for resolution in mediation or arbitration—saving time, money, and stress for all parties involved.
Every opinion we issue is backed by science, rooted in field expertise, and delivered with objectivity. That combination helps turn technical issues into practical answers, so disputes can move toward resolution instead of escalation.
When building failures lead to disputes, the truth matters.
Our Forensic Architects provide clear and credible voices in arbitration, mediation, and litigation.
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Our role is straightforward: we use our forensic ninja power and our professional opinions to tell the truth about what we’ve observed in the field.
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We connect those observations to building codes, life safety requirements, industry standards, and common construction practices.
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We evaluate means and methods, construction communications, processes, and document where things went wrong.
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We explain why it matters in a way that owners, attorneys, judges, and juries can understand.
What sets us apart is that we’re architects first. We know how buildings are designed, how they’re built, and, importantly, how they should perform. That perspective allows us to provide expert opinions that are grounded in real-world construction knowledge—not theory.
When called as expert witnesses, we bring clarity and credibility to the table. Whether the matter is resolved in mediation or argued in court, our goal is the same: deliver objective, fact-based testimony that helps ensure fair and informed outcomes.
Construction Evaluation - the QA and the QC
Don't just mind your P's and Q's - understand them and thrive on them. Every successful project starts with clarity
...that means understanding the building inside and out before construction begins. Team LINEA helps developers, general contractors, and building owners make informed decisions through comprehensive construction evaluation and preventative quality assurance services.
Our multidisciplinary team reviews projects during every phase of design and construction, identifying issues early and reducing costly surprises later.
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Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of drawing documents.
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Budget analysis to align design intent with financial goals.
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Accessibility and code compliance evaluations for safety and inclusivity.
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Building envelope and forensic reviews to ensure durability and performance.
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Material and systems analysis based on proven building science principles.
Beyond the drawings, we help owners and developers understand the complexity of their buildings—how design, systems, and materials interact—and use that knowledge to choose the right team to build and maintain the project.
Team LINEA brings together architectural insight, technical expertise, and construction experience to deliver buildings that perform as beautifully as they look.
Project Management
Full-Spectrum Building Expertise: From Vision to Completion
At Team LINEA, our Project Management strength lies in the totality of our experience. We can manage your entire team, bring together architects, interior designers, construction consultants, and forensic specialists to support every stage of a building’s life—from concept to completion, and beyond.
We assist developers, investors, general contractors, and building owners with:
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Pre-construction QA, QC, design review, and due diligence—research, feasibility studies, and test-fits to validate site potential and building performance.
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Design and adaptive reuse—transforming existing structures or creating new ones with creativity, efficiency, and code compliance.
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Construction administration—managing RFIs, change orders, field visits, and documentation to ensure work aligns with drawings, specifications, and contracts.
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Construction contract negotiation—helping teams balance scope, cost, and schedule before work begins.
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Post-occupancy and forensic evaluation—using building science and material expertise to assess performance and longevity.
Whether it’s new construction, renovation, or adaptive reuse, our integrated team understands how design intent, materials, and means-and-methods come together in the field.
The result is a process that’s efficient, informed, and grounded in real-world experience—giving our clients confidence from the first idea to the final inspection.
