We believe in seeking a creative, efficient and affordable solution for your project needs. We are conscientious to articulate the successful design from beginning concept to completed project construction and occupancy.

Our architectural firm has experience in school projects, churches, multi-family apartment complexes, retail and office projects, site planning, and single-family homes. We incorporate various computer software including CAD, 3-D (separate contract), PowerPoint, Quark, PageMaker, Photoshop, and Master Spec to create the Design and Construction Documents as well as other brochures and presentations. We are expert in client liaison, coordination between consultants and contractors, conceptual and design development, codes and the permitting process, specifications and contracts, and construction administration. We also have several well-seasoned and reliable engineers for MEP, Civil, Fire Protection and Structural available to assist us as part of our team project effort.

One of our goals for 2004 is to get more involved in community service, leadership, and mentorship programs. Individually, we have previously participated in IAG/AIA presentations and programs, IDP education, and Habitat for the Humanities in the Houston area. Members of the staff support the Red Cross, SPCA and Mr. K's dog and cat shelters, as well as other local charities. We are currently seeking formal status as a Woman Owned/Minority Owned Firm.

Allison Arnold has recently completed her registration to go along with 21 years of diverse experience. She took a short sabbatical, last fall, to complete her registration, and then began her own firm, AWArnold Architectural Consulting Services in January 2003. It formally became Innovative Architects & Associates in April 2003. She previously had a company started in 1995 known as AWA Design & Drafting Services. Before becoming the Principal of Innovative Architects & Associates, her previous experience working at other firms, has included project leadership on a variety of commercial and residential projects including: design, land planning, interior architecture, office and commercial, retail, single and multi-family, education, renovations and technical writing. She has worked in smaller offices of five or less, as well as large nationally recognized firms.

She has an NCARB file number and is currently completing the final paperwork for professional NCARB Certification, having begun this process through documentation of her IDP experience many years ago. She received a professional 5-year Bachelor of Architecture, Ball State University (1982), con-currently earned with Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design. She received Texas Architectural Registration in January 2003.

She is a member of AIA and regularly participates in continuing education programs and seminars. She is also a member of CSI and has recently been appointed as Editor of the SPEC.tectonic newsletter for the Houston chapter. She plans to go through testing for certification (CDT) as a spec writer in the next year.