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Tom Hines Architect (legal entity: Tom Hines - Architect, LLC) is a sole-practitioner architectural services firm founded in 1995 by principal architect Tom Hines, headquartered in the Fort Worth, Texas area with a mailing address in Mobile, Alabama. The firm provides architectural design, planning, engineering, and project management services across six verticals: Commercial, Ecclesiastical, Historical Preservation, Industrial, Institutional, and Residential architecture, augmented by Design/Build Management, Engineering, Forensic Investigations, and Planning service lines. Its technical differentiators are deep specialization in stabilization and adaptive reuse of pre-1900 Texas-style masonry buildings (including pre-Civil War structures in Louisiana and Texas), expertise in energy-efficient construction using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) and dry-stack interlocking concrete masonry, and a proprietary pre-design methodology called the Discovery and Review of Options (DRO) process and Program of Requirements (POR) framework.

The firm serves a heterogeneous client base including municipal governments (Arlington Housing Authority, City of College Station, Trinity River Authority), commercial enterprises (Happy State Bank, Serranos Salsa Company, WeHiBo Corporation), nonprofit/religious organizations (Inspiring Body of Christ, Life Outreach International, Erath County Humane Society), and individual homeowners across multiple U.S. states. Revenue is generated through project-based professional fees for architectural design, construction administration, and project management, with pricing quote-based and determined by scope and complexity. The firm relies on a referral-driven go-to-market motion supported by a content-rich website featuring downloadable white papers as lead magnets, and operates without external investors, employees, or parent company backing.

The firm maintains a network of long-tenured engineering partners (Arnold Engineering, Structural Solutions, LKC Engineering Services, KWH Engineering) and contractor relationships (WilHouse Sheet Metal, Trusted Remodeling) that have been in place for 5–17+ years. Tom Hines holds NCARB certification, architectural licenses in Texas and Alabama, a Master of Architecture from UT Arlington, and Small Business Enterprise certifications across multiple Texas public-sector agencies. The firm has no disclosed funding, no headcount beyond the principal, no AI/ML capabilities, and no disclosed revenue figures, operating as a lifestyle professional practice rather than a venture-scale enterprise.

Name

architect

Legal name

Tom Hines - Architect, LLC

Website

https://architecttomhines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tom Hines Architect is a solo architectural design firm founded in 1995, specializing in historical masonry restoration, energy-efficient residential construction, and commercial, ecclesiastical, industrial, institutional, and residential projects across Texas and other U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Historic building restoration
• Masonry restoration services
• Energy efficient residential design
• Design build management

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Project-based professional fees for architectural design services across residential, commercial, ecclesiastical, industrial, institutional, and historical preservation project types. Revenue is generated through design fees, project management, and construction administration services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tom Hines Architect (THA) provides architectural design, planning, engineering, forensic investigation, and design/build project management services across residential, commercial, ecclesiastical, industrial, institutional, and historical preservation project types. The firm specializes in stabilization, restoration, and adaptive reuse of pre-1900 Texas-style masonry buildings, and in energy-efficient affordable construction using structural insulated panels (SIPs) and dry-stack interlocking concrete masonry.

Product overview

Tom Hines Architect (THA) is an architectural services firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of design services rather than a software product. The core offerings include Commercial, Ecclesiastical, Historical Preservation, Industrial, Institutional, and Residential architecture. The firm provides integrated services through Design/Build Management, Engineering, Forensic Investigations, and Planning services. White Papers (Case Studies & Technical publications) share knowledge on masonry construction and restoration techniques. Founded in 1995, the firm specializes in pre-1900 Texas-style masonry buildings and energy-efficient construction using structural insulated panels (SIPs).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Architecture Architectural design services for commercial buildings including restaurants, bars, retail shops, and office spaces of all sizes for business owners and property developers.
• Ecclesiastical Architecture Design, renovation, and expansion services for churches and religious facilities, including worship centers and sanctuaries for religious organizations.
• Historical Preservation & Restoration Stabilization, restoration, and adaptive reuse services for historic pre-1900 buildings including Texas-style masonry and wood structures, leveraging expertise with pre-Civil War masonry buildings in Louisiana and Texas.
• Industrial Architecture Architecture and engineering services for industrial facilities including water/wastewater plants, manufacturing buildings, warehouses, and pumping stations.
• Institutional Architecture Design for civic, healthcare, and municipal facilities including clinics, parks, housing services, and government buildings.
• Residential Architecture Design services for single-family homes, multi-family residences, additions, remodels, and energy-efficient affordable housing using structural insulated panels (SIPs), targeted at homeowners and first-time buyers.
• Design/Build Management Full-range design and construction management services that deliver projects seamlessly through a design/build vehicle from concept through construction administration.
• Engineering Services Sustainable systems engineering using materials including masonry, structural insulated panels (SIPs), light gauge steel, and spray-applied biobased urethane foam insulation.
• Forensic Investigations Building condition assessments including cause and origin studies, stabilization designs, damage documentation, and repair recommendations for aging structures.
• Planning Services Comprehensive project planning for residential sites, commercial campuses, and industrial facilities, including the proprietary Discover and Review of Options (DRO) and Program of Requirements (POR) process.

Quantifiable outcome

• LED lighting upgrades reduced lighting energy consumption by 50% at Riverbend Office Building, with investment recovered in 8 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Arnold Engineering, PLLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationStructural and MEP engineering consultancy providing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services on THA projects including residential additions and commercial HVAC upgrades.
• LKC Engineering ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationElectrical engineering firm collaborating on municipal water projects and electrical systems design for THA architectural projects.
• Structural Solutions, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationStructural engineering firm providing structural design and analysis for various THA projects over 17+ years of collaboration.
• WilHouse Sheet Metal, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSheet metal contractor with long-standing professional relationship with THA on multiple construction projects.
• Trusted Remodeling, Inc.supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRemodeling contractor that has worked with THA on residential projects with professional collaboration.
• Korwall Industries, Inc.supportingTechnology or IntegrationSIP (Structural Insulated Panel) supplier providing materials for energy-efficient affordable housing projects including Arlington Housing Authority homes.
• KWH EngineeringsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMechanical engineering firm collaborating on THA projects including pump station upgrades.
• Adams Home Inspection ServicesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome inspection service referenced as a resource partner for residential projects.
• Walton & Walton Architecture - Interior DesignsupportingTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm with NCARB certification, collaborated with THA on municipal water projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Architexas: Texas-based architecture firm with deep historical preservation and adaptive reuse expertise across Texas and the Southwest. Highly comparable given overlapping specialty in masonry and pre-1900 building restoration plus a similar Texas-focused practice model.
• Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners: Architecture and planning firm specializing in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and institutional projects. Comparable for the historical preservation, masonry restoration, and institutional adaptive reuse capabilities that are core to Tom Hines Architect's positioning.
• Quinn Evans Architects: Architecture firm with national practice focused on historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and culturally significant projects. Comparable for the historical preservation niche, masonry restoration expertise, and emphasis on pre-1900 structures.
• John Canning & Co. Specialty firm in historic masonry conservation, restoration, and decorative finishes. Comparable for its masonry restoration expertise and historical preservation focus, though operating more as a conservation contractor than a design architect.
• Ford, Powell & Carson: San Antonio-based architecture firm with deep Texas historical preservation expertise and adaptive reuse portfolio. Comparable for the Texas-focused historical preservation and adaptive reuse practice model with masonry restoration depth.

Regional players

• Lake|Flato Architects: San Antonio-based architecture firm practicing across residential, commercial, institutional, and ecclesiastical work with strong sustainability credentials. Comparable as a Texas-headquartered, multi-vertical design firm serving similar client segments, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Page (Page Southerland Page): Major Texas-headquartered architecture and engineering firm serving civic, healthcare, education, and commercial clients. Comparable as a full-service Texas firm pursuing many of the same institutional and commercial project types, though with significantly larger resources.
• Ratio Architects: Mid-sized architecture practice with strong preservation, community, and institutional portfolios. Comparable as a similarly sized firm pursuing historical preservation and institutional design work, though operating in different geographies.

Broad incumbents

• HKS, Inc. Large Dallas-headquartered global architecture practice with strong institutional, healthcare, and ecclesiastical portfolios. Comparable across multiple service verticals (commercial, institutional, ecclesiastical) but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates: Engineering and architecture firm specializing in structural investigation, restoration, and preservation of existing and historic buildings. Comparable for forensic investigation and structural restoration services for aging structures.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tom-hines

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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