Axelrod, AIA, Jerold

Company: Axelrod & Cherveny, Architects, AIA, PC

Jerold Axelrod is President of Axelrod & Cherveny, Architects, A.I.A., P.C. The firm, which specializes in residential design, was established in 1972. Their work, which includes townhouses and apartments, as well as single-family residences, have won numerous awards and 35,000 units have been built throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. Axelrod holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute. He is a licensed architect in seven states and holds a certificate from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He holds dual membership in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD), and is also active in National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) activities. He is a Life Spike as well as a Life Director of his local Long Island Builders Institute. Axelrod's professional articles are widely published, and he has written three books, including the recent Time saver Standards Plans for Adding on or Remodeling, published by McGraw Hill, which includes a disk full of design ideas for remodeling older homes. His home designs have appeared in virtually every publication devoted to home design.

Connell, John

Company: 2Morrow Studio

Architect, Builder and Author (AIA, NCARB, NAHB, CORA, LEEDap) Specializes in custom homes, multi-unit modular housing and the occassional upscale treehouse! Yale School of Architecture faculty 1981-1985 Founded the Yestermorrow Design/Build School 1980 2morrow Studio LLC president/owner 1986-present AIA National Housing Knowledge Community (housing committee) Director 2005 Founded CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) 2005 Founded CORA (College of Residential Architecture) Vermont Chapter 2006 CREATING THE INSPIRED HOUSE (Taunton Press) - author HOMING INSTINCT (McGraw Hill) - author THE NEW AMERICAN HOME - co-editor go to www.2morrowstudio.com for more information

Court, David L.

Company: The Blackline Studio

The Blackline Studio was incepted by David L. Court, long lauded for his 18 years of expertise in innovative design of single family, multi-family and mixed use projects. Known for transforming the perception of production housing to quality housing with the motto that design should mold to the needs and wants of the continuous changing lifestyle of the consumer. Drawing from a vast client base from across the country, The Blackline Studio is truly unique in that it stays adept of local and national housing trends, market perceptions, marketing challenges as well as fiscal releases in direct relation to today's builders, developers and ultimately... buyers.

Crook, Kevin

Company: Kevin L Crook Architect Inc

Kevin Crook is the president of Kevin L. Crook Architect, Inc. a full service architectural firm specializing in providing residential architecture and land planning to leading new home builders and developers throughout the United States. He has practiced architecture since 1983 during which time KLCA's designs have been featured in various industry publications, they have been recognized with numerous design awards, and Kevin has participated as a judge for major building industry awards programs. Recently completed community types include affordable entry level, 55+ golf course oriented active adult, military base conversion infill, small lot detached, multi-family, as well as semi-custom and custom home designs. Kevin has been a licensed architect since 1985, he holds licensure in 13 states, and is NCARB certified. Kevin is a member of the National Association of Homebuilders.

Tringali, Dominick

Company: Dominick Tringali Architects

Dominick Tringali, AIA Dominick Tringali Architects "Creating classically inspired homes and communities that stand the test of time, yet are designed for today's living." "Our goal is to create architecture that feels both old and new, with the timeless qualities that we call the essence of design." - Dominick Tringali Dominick Tringali is the founder and president of Dominick Tringali Architects, a full-service architectural firm specializing in luxury custom estates, market housing, and commercial design, as well as interior design and community planning. His firm's design philosophy is to understand the specific needs and lifestyles of each client, to deliver enduring designs which compliment the clients' lifestyles. Born in Michigan, Dominick studied classical architecture in Florence, Italy and received his Bachelor of Architecture from Lawrence Institute of Technology in Detroit. He is a licensed architect in ten states across the United States, has been a licensed builder since 1985 and is also a licensed interior designer. Dominick frequently participates in speaking engagements such as the International Builders Show, the Presidential Series, the Custom Home Builders Show, and the PCBC Conference. Under Dominick's leadership, DTA has grown to be a 25 person firm and a recognized leader in the design of high-end communities and custom homes across the country. In addition to local work in Michigan, Dominick Tringali Architects is expanding nationally, designing custom residences, multi-family developments, and entire communities with builders in North and South Carolina, Oregon, Iowa, Texas and Indiana. Dominick's firm is one of twenty firms in the nation to receive a "Best Architecture Firm to Work For" award from Zweig White, the leading national consultant for Architecture, Engineering and Planning Firms. In addition, his firm received one of four "Best Small Firm" awards for firms with less than 100 employees. DTA has also earned numerous architectural awards, including a "Best in American Living 'Gold' Award," Michigan Home Builders Association: Architect of the Year, and eighteen Hour Detroit Home Design Awards. In 1996, Dominick was named one of Metro Detroit's top 40 entrepreneurs under 40 years of age by Crain's Detroit Business. His work has been published both locally and nationally in the Detroit News, The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Crain's Detroit Business, Professional Builder, Builder, Oakland Business Review, Custom Home, Residential Architect, AIArchitect, Luxury Home, Design Build Business, Style, Today's Custom Home, Architectural Record, Better Homes and Gardens, and Kitchen and Bath Business.

Van Lerberghe, Doug

Company: KEPHART

As Associate Principal and designer of award-winning communities throughout the United States, Doug has contributed greatly to KEPHART's reputation as a leader in design. He utilizes his 25+ years of experience to balance design trends with marketplace longevity and construction costs. His experience includes the design of master planned communities, high density in-fill concepts, and a wide range of multi-family for sale projects. Doug is on the Board of the local 50+ Housing Council, and is the Awards Chairman of the 50+ Housing Design Awards which are sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council.

Warwick, William

Company: BartonPartners

A Principal at BartonPartners Architects/Planners, Bill Warwick, CAASH has experience in all facets of the architectural practice. His expertise includes single- and multi-family development, including planned communities, active adult, traditional neighborhood development and urban infill. His experience also includes apartment and condominium buildings, custom single-family homes, and community buildings. Some of his daily responsibilities involve design development, construction documentation, construction administration, and client relations. In recognition of his proficiency of 50+ product design, Bill earned his CAASH (Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing) designation in 2007.

Wissman, AIA, Gregory

Company: Looney Ricks Kiss