Business Details
18 Years
experience
Boston's Leading Minority-Owned Architecture Firm
DREAM Collaborative is a Boston-based architecture, planning, and development firm founded in 2008. Our practice centers on innovative design, transformative urban planning, and equitable development, with a commitment to environmental stewardship and community-focused outcomes. We specialize in creating spaces that foster equity, growth, and sustainability through collaborative processes that prioritize local priorities. Our team combines over 15 years of experience in urban centers, Gateway Cities, and suburban areas across New England, delivering solutions that integrate advanced design, financial viability, and social impact. As a minority-owned firm, we leverage diverse perspectives to inform decision-making, ensuring contextual relevance and positive community impacts.Our services span architectural design, adaptive reuse, deep energy retrofits, urban planning, and real estate development, with expertise in Net Zero, Passive House, and LEED-certified projects. We partner with mission-aligned clients to address climate change, promote inclusivity, and shape resilient, livable communities. Our work has been recognized for its innovation, including Boston's first all-electric mid-rise and large-scale Passive House developments. We maintain a client-centric approach, treating stakeholders as partners and upholding uncompromising excellence, experience, and integrity in every project.
Services
Architectural Design
Urban Planning
Sustainable Development
Adaptive Reuse
Real Estate Development
Passive House Certification
Equitable Development
Community Engagement
Historic Preservation
Net Zero Design
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of experience in architectural design and urban planning
- Our team includes LEED- and Passive House-certified professionals
- We specialize in equitable development and community-focused projects
- We are a minority-owned firm committed to diversity and inclusion
- We provide full-service architectural and development solutions
Associations and certifications
- MBE
Services
Architectural Design
DREAM Collaborative delivers full-service architectural design from concept to construction administration. Our expertise spans new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects, emphasizing sustainability and contextual relevance. We specialize in Net Zero, LEED, and Passive House-certified buildings that meet client goals while addressing community needs.
Urban Planning
We create transformative urban design strategies through comprehensive stakeholder engagement. Our planning services include master plans, zoning compliance, and public realm activation, focusing on equitable development, mobility improvements, and climate-resilient infrastructure to shape livable communities.
Sustainable Development
Our sustainable development approach integrates environmental stewardship with financial viability. We prioritize energy-efficient systems, renewable materials, and climate-adaptive designs, achieving certifications like Passive House and LEED while delivering cost-effective, future-ready solutions for clients.
Adaptive Reuse
We specialize in repurposing existing structures through deep energy retrofits and historic preservation. Our adaptive reuse projects extend building lifecycles, reduce waste, and maintain cultural heritage while modernizing functionality and sustainability performance.
Equitable Development
We focus on creating inclusive, mixed-income housing and public spaces that address systemic inequities. Our equitable development practice combines community engagement, policy analysis, and design innovation to ensure projects benefit diverse stakeholders and foster social cohesion.
People
Greg Minott
Managing Principal
AIA and LEED AP-certified architect with extensive experience leading complex urban design projects focused on equity and sustainability.
Troy Depeiza
Principal
Assoc. AIA professional specializing in transformative planning and community engagement strategies for equitable urban development.
Diana Marsh
Director of Urban Design and Planning
AICP-certified expert in urban design with a focus on creating livable communities through comprehensive planning and stakeholder collaboration.
Thea Massouh
Director of Adaptive Reuse
LEED AP BD+C professional specializing in historic preservation and sustainable building reuse strategies for urban environments.
Gregory Mateo
Associate Director of Project and Real Estate Development
Experienced real estate development leader with expertise in mixed-income housing and sustainable urban redevelopment projects.
Questions
What services does DREAM Collaborative offer?
We provide architectural design, urban planning, real estate development, adaptive reuse, and sustainability consulting, including Passive House and Net Zero certifications.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire, focusing on urban centers, Gateway Cities, and suburban communities.
How does DREAM prioritize sustainability?
We integrate Net Zero, LEED, and Passive House standards into projects, emphasizing energy efficiency, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship.
Are you a certified minority-owned business?
Yes, we are a certified MBE firm committed to diversity and equitable development practices.
What project types do you specialize in?
We focus on mixed-income housing, community spaces, historic preservation, and large-scale urban planning initiatives.
