Don embodies a spirit of exploration and discovery, whether in ideas regarding architectural theory or in the natural landscape. He believes in a holistic approach to design, beginning with careful analysis and continuing through thoughtful synthesis. Don promotes solutions for high quality, timeless design that successfully turns a client’s vision into architectural reality. Don is an advocate for honest design, with a developed understanding of the materials and systems used in a building expressed in a rational way according to the properties of each. He maintains that a proactive collaborative process with clear, timely communication and transparency is essential to client satisfaction.