What SoL Harris/Day Architecture does

SoL Harris/Day Architecture is a privately held architecture and design firm founded in 1969 and headquartered in North Canton, Ohio. The firm provides integrated architecture, interior design, and construction management services across four core verticals: K-12 education, higher education, corporate/workplace, and recreation. Its client base is concentrated in Ohio and adjacent Midwestern states (Indiana, West Virginia) and includes public school districts engaging through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) process, regional universities and colleges, mid-to-large enterprises such as Bridgestone Americas and The Timken Company, and municipal parks departments and nonprofits. The firm employs between 11 and 50 people and operates from a single headquarters office.

The firm's technical stack centers on ArchiCAD for 3D modeling and BIM/CAD-based design development, with a documented specialization in LEED-certified sustainable design across versions including LEED v4.0. Proprietary methodologies include an "educational visioning" facilitation process and a "Learning Studios" classroom model featuring movable walls, glass garage doors, and collaborative zones for differentiated instruction. Notable technical outputs include biomimicry-based design for the GSNEO STEM Center and Dark Sky-compliant lighting design for park facilities. The Bridgestone Americas project (265,000 sf) is documented at LEED Gold with 82% energy and 48% water savings versus baseline, and the firm holds multiple LEED Silver and Gold certifications across K-12, higher ed, and corporate projects.

The business model is professional services on a project-fee basis, with fees structured as a percentage of construction cost for full-service engagements or fixed fees by phase (master planning, design, construction administration). Public sector work follows OFCC fee schedules and multi-year contract timelines. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: direct engagement with institutional buyers through RFPs, OFCC bidding, and long-term repeat client relationships (Jackson Local, Lake Local, and North Canton City Schools are documented multi-project clients). Revenue is derived from construction administration, design, interior design, and sustainable/LEED consulting engagements, with no disclosed figures.

Name

SoL Harris/Day Architecture

Legal name

SoL Harris/Day Architecture

Website

https://solharrisday.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SoL Harris/Day Architecture is an Ohio-based architecture firm providing integrated architecture, interior design, and construction management services for K-12 schools, universities, corporate workplaces, and recreation facilities across Ohio and the Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG), New School Construction (Greenfield Builds) (EDAEABAA), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Educational facility design
• Sustainable building design
• Construction management services
• Interior design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Professional architecture, interior design, and construction management services billed on project basis. Fees calculated as percentage of construction costs or fixed fee arrangements for planning, design, and construction administration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SoL Harris/Day Architecture is an Ohio-based architectural firm providing integrated architecture, interior design, and construction management services. The firm specializes in K-12 schools, higher education facilities, corporate/workplace buildings, and recreational facilities, with sustainability (LEED-focused design) embedded as a core practice across all projects.

Product overview

SoL Harris/Day Architecture is an Ohio-based architecture firm providing integrated architecture, interior design, and construction management services with a focus on sustainability. The firm specializes in K-12 schools, higher education, corporate/workplace, and recreational facility design. Services include sustainable design consulting and educational visioning sessions. The portfolio includes projects across Ohio with various public school districts, universities, corporate clients, and parks/recreation departments. Notable project types include Learning Studios (flexible classrooms with movable walls and glass garage doors), collaborative learning environments, and LEED-certified buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Full-service architectural design for K-12 schools, higher education facilities, corporate/workplace buildings, and recreational facilities, delivered with over 55 years of experience and an integrated design process from master planning through construction administration.
• Interior Design Interior design services integrated with architectural projects, focusing on sustainable materials, biophilic design, and learning-centered environments for K-12, higher education, corporate, and recreation clients.
• Construction Management Construction management services coordinated with design to oversee project delivery from planning through construction administration.
• Sustainable Design Sustainability-focused design approach incorporated into projects across all sectors, targeting LEED certification for educational and commercial buildings with a track record of Silver and Gold certified projects.
• Educational Visioning Services Facilitated visioning sessions with educators, administrators, and community members to define educational goals and spatial requirements that shape school design.
• 3D Modeling Services 3D modeling and visualization services using ArchiCAD software for design development, renderings, and graphic presentations supporting architecture projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple projects achieving LEED Silver and Gold certifications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global architecture, engineering, and consulting firm with significant North American education practice. Competes at scale for Ohio institutional clients across K-12, higher ed, and recreation projects.
• DLR Group: National integrated design firm with one of the largest K-12 education practices in the U.S. Competes for Ohio school district work at scale with broader service capabilities (engineering, planning, interiors).
• HOK: Global architecture firm with substantial education and workplace practices. While primarily serving larger enterprise and university clients, it competes for marquee institutional projects in the broader Midwest market.
• Perkins&Will: Global architecture firm with extensive K-12 and higher education portfolio and strong sustainability/LEED credentials. Competes for institutional clients with deep research-backed design methodology.
• CannonDesign: Large national architecture firm with significant K-12 and higher education practices. Competes on educational visioning, sustainable design, and flexible learning environments—directly overlapping SoL Harris/Day's positioning.

Direct peers

• Moody Nolan: Largest African-American-owned architecture firm in the U.S., headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with strong K-12, higher education, and sports/recreation portfolios. Highly comparable Ohio-based peer with similar multi-sector practice and educational design focus.
• BHDP Architecture: Cincinnati/Ohio-headquartered architecture firm with workplace, education, and science/research practices. Comparable in size and regional focus, with similar corporate and institutional client mix.
• TMP Architecture: Ohio-based architecture firm with K-12, higher education, and municipal practice areas. Direct regional competitor for Ohio school district and public-sector engagements.
• Fanning Howey Associates: Indiana-headquartered architecture firm specializing in K-12 and higher education design with strong Midwest regional presence. Direct competitor for Ohio school district RFPs with comparable educational facility expertise.

Regional players

• MSA Design: Ohio-based architecture firm focused on educational facilities including K-12 and higher education. Direct competitor for Ohio school district RFPs with similar sustainability and visioning service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/solharrisday

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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