AMD Architecture

What AMD Architecture does

AMD Architecture is a privately held, full-service architecture firm founded in 1997 by principal Angela Dean and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, operating with a staff of 1–10 from a restored 1896 Victorian building at 1324 South 1100 East. The firm delivers professional architectural services across the complete project lifecycle — programming and site analysis, schematic and design development, construction documents, and construction administration — for residential, commercial, and community/nonprofit clients throughout Utah and the Intermountain West, with occasional projects in other regions (notably Austin, Texas in 2010 and worldwide locations for Patagonia in 2013).

The firm's core differentiator is 28+ years of sustainable-design expertise, spanning passive solar design, energy and water efficiency, natural and renewable materials, indoor environmental quality, and alternative energy systems. AMD holds working knowledge across major green-building certification frameworks including LEED (U.S. Green Building Council), Passive House (PHIUS), Energy Star, Zero Energy Ready Homes, and the Living Building Challenge; principal Angela Dean is a Certified Passive House Consultant, LEED AP, and LFA, and is the author of 'Green by Design: Creating a Home for Sustainable Living' (Gibbs Smith, 2002). Notable credentials include the AIA Research Award (1994) for the Life Cycle Wheel for Construction and Demolition Debris and a U.S. EPA Environmental Achievement Award (1999).

The business operates on a professional services model with project-based, custom-quoted fees, generating revenue from architectural design and consulting engagements. Distribution is direct via founder-led client engagement, supported by an organic marketing mix of portfolio website content, professional affiliations (AIA, USGBC, Passive House Institute), and community involvement (Habitat for Humanity, TreeUtah, Tracy Aviary). The firm is entirely founder-owned with no disclosed institutional investors, subsidiaries, or external equity backing. Customer mix spans individual homeowners, healthcare providers (Utah Valley Clinic), retail and hospitality brands (Patagonia, The Woodhouse Day Spa), and nonprofit/community organizations (Tracy Aviary, Ronald McDonald House, TreeUtah, Pia Okwai Nature Center).

Name

AMD Architecture

Legal name

AMD Architecture

Website

https://amdarchitecture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AMD Architecture is a small Salt Lake City-based architecture firm, founded in 1997 by Angela Dean, that provides full-service sustainable design and construction administration for residential, commercial, and nonprofit clients across Utah, specializing in LEED, Passive House, and Living Building Challenge-certified projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Architecture Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Sustainable architecture services
• Green building design
• LEED certification consulting
• Passive house design
• Historic preservation architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Full-service architecture firm providing design services for residential, commercial, and community projects. Revenue is generated through professional architecture fees for programming, design, construction documents, and construction administration services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AMD Architecture is a full-service architecture and design firm providing programming, site analysis, design, construction documents, and construction administration services for residential, commercial, and community projects. The firm differentiates through 28+ years of sustainable design expertise spanning LEED, Passive House, Energy Star, and Living Building Challenge certification systems. Practice areas include custom residential homes, historic preservation and adaptive re-use, healthcare/office/retail/hospitality commercial buildings, and nonprofit community facilities such as aviaries and nature centers.

Product overview

AMD Architecture is a full-service architecture and design firm offering comprehensive services from programming and site analysis through design, construction documents, and construction administration. The firm specializes in sustainable/green design consulting as its core differentiator, with expertise spanning over 28 years in passive solar design, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Their portfolio includes LEED Certification Consulting, Passive House Design, Zero Energy Ready Homes, and Living Building Challenge-inspired approaches. The firm also offers a published book 'Green by Design: Creating a Home for Sustainable Living' as an educational resource alongside their professional services. Project types span residential (custom homes, remodels, pool houses, accessory dwelling units), commercial (offices, clinics, retail, spas), and community (aviary exhibits, nature centers, pavilions, affordable housing).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Architecture and Design
• Sustainable/Green Design Consulting
• LEED Certification Consulting
• Passive House Design
• Zero Energy Ready Homes Design
• Living Building Challenge-Inspired Design
• Historic Preservation and Adaptive Re-use Services
• 'Green by Design' Book

Quantifiable outcome

• Utah Valley Clinic achieved LEED Platinum certification
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Institute of Architects (AIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership organization. AMD Architecture staff hold AIA memberships and maintain active involvement in the architectural professional community.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership supporting LEED certification. AMD Architecture has multiple LEED certified projects and staff hold LEED AP credentials.
• International Living Future InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization behind Living Building Challenge. AMD team member Jordan Pabst holds Living Future Accreditation (LFA).
• Passive House InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization setting Passive House standards. Principal Angela Dean is a Certified Passive House Consultant; team member Margy Maher is CPHC certified.
• Women in ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional networking organization supporting women in architecture. AMD Architecture principal Angela Dean recognized as a visionary in the field.
• Utah Society for Environmental EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState organization for environmental education. AMD received 1999 US EPA Environmental Achievement Award for work with this organization.
• Architects Designers and Planners for Social ResponsibilityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization promoting socially responsible design practices.
• Tracy AviarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with multiple completed projects including Treasures of the Rainforest Exhibit, Avian Health Center, Bird Feeder Cafe, King Vulture-Macaw Exhibit, Expedition Kea Exhibit, and Chase Mill Greening/Renovation.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsultant for Passive House project supporting affordable housing development.
• TreeUtahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign of TreeUtah Eco Garden Pavilion supporting urban tree planting and environmental education.
• Wasatch Community GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign of Teaching Kitchen supporting community food education and sustainable living.
• Restore UtahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Westwood Apartments preservation project recognized by Utah Housing Coalition in 2020.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• FFKR Architects: Long-established Salt Lake City-based architecture firm serving commercial, healthcare, education, and civic clients across Utah and the Intermountain West. Comparable to AMD on regional market footprint and overlapping client verticals, though broader and less sustainability-niche.
• ajc architects: Salt Lake City-based design firm with portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and community work in the Intermountain West. Comparable to AMD on geography, project-type mix, and small-to-mid sized practice structure.

Direct peers

• Mithun: Integrated design firm with leadership in sustainable architecture, Living Building Challenge projects, and community/civic clients. Comparable to AMD on regenerative design philosophy, community-oriented portfolio, and certification depth.
• Lake|Flato Architects: Texas-based sustainable architecture firm recognized for regional, climate-responsive design and deep green-building expertise. Comparable to AMD in mission-driven, sustainability-led practice across residential, civic, and educational work, though at materially larger scale.
• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based firm blending custom residential, hospitality, and civic work with a strong sustainability and craft identity. Comparable to AMD in custom-residential expertise, mixed-use portfolio, and design-led brand recognition in the Western US.
• ZGF Architects: National architecture practice with strong sustainability, healthcare, and civic portfolios, including LEED Platinum work. Comparable to AMD on sustainable design expertise and inclusion of healthcare (Utah Valley Clinic equivalent) and community clients.
• COOKFOX Architects: New York-based studio specializing in biophilic, high-performance, and LEED-targeted design. Comparable to AMD on sustainability-first practice, residential and commercial project mix, and integration of Passive House and wellness-focused design principles.
• BNIM Architects: National sustainable design firm with deep LEED, Living Building Challenge, and high-performance building credentials. Directly comparable to AMD on green certification depth, civic/community client mix, and integrated design philosophy.
• Hacker Architects: Pacific Northwest firm with strong sustainability, LEED, and Passive House credentials across custom residential, multifamily, and civic work. Directly comparable to AMD on green-design depth, residential/community portfolio, and regional identity.

Broad incumbents

• Perkins&Will: Large global architecture firm with established sustainability practice, deep LEED Platinum credentials, and broad healthcare, education, and civic reach. Comparable to AMD in green-building expertise and project types, but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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