Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Architectural Solutions
HED is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm dedicated to creating sustainable, innovative design solutions. Our team of architects, engineers, and planners collaborates across sectors to deliver projects that prioritize critical thinking, integrated practice, and design excellence. With decades of experience, we serve clients nationwide, focusing on mission-critical projects in healthcare, education, housing, and technology. Our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion informs every project, ensuring spaces reflect the communities they serve. We leverage advanced technologies and sustainable practices to future-proof buildings against environmental and societal changes.Our work in STEM facilities, senior living, and data centers demonstrates our ability to adapt to evolving industry demands. By integrating early-stage design with strategic planning, we help clients align academic missions, business goals, and community needs. Our leadership in biophilic design, forensic labs, and manufacturing facilities underscores our technical expertise and creative problem-solving. We measure success through measurable outcomes: spaces that enhance wellness, foster collaboration, and drive innovation. With offices in major U.S. cities, HED remains a trusted partner for clients seeking design excellence with global impact.
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Consulting
Urban Planning
Laboratory Design
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Forensic Facilities
STEM Buildings
Senior Living
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of experience in mission-critical design across 10+ sectors
- Our integrated practice combines architecture, engineering, and strategic planning under one roof
- We prioritize sustainable design with measurable environmental and community impact
- Our teams include sector-specific experts in healthcare, STEM, and senior living design
- We maintain a 95% client retention rate through collaborative, needs-driven approaches
What people say
Exceptional design expertise
Strong sector knowledge
Innovative solutions
Collaborative approach
Sustainable focus
Services
Architecture
HED's architecture team creates innovative, sustainable spaces that solve complex challenges while enhancing user experience. Our designs prioritize functionality, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility across healthcare, education, and corporate sectors. We combine technical expertise with creative vision to deliver award-winning buildings that meet evolving needs.
Engineering
Our engineering services integrate advanced mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with cutting-edge ICT infrastructure. We specialize in mission-critical facilities requiring high-performance systems for healthcare, data centers, and research laboratories. Our engineers collaborate with architects to ensure technical excellence aligns with design vision.
Laboratory Design
HED designs flexible, future-ready laboratories for pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic institutions. Our spaces incorporate automation-ready infrastructure, safety-focused layouts, and sustainable systems while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. We balance technical requirements with researcher comfort to enhance productivity.
Senior Living
We create dignified, connected senior living environments that promote wellness and social engagement. Our designs incorporate biophilic elements, accessible layouts, and advanced ventilation systems to support physical and cognitive health while meeting modern aesthetic standards.
STEM Buildings
HED's STEM facilities foster innovation through flexible, technology-integrated spaces. We design adaptable classrooms, collaborative research areas, and hands-on learning environments that support evolving educational needs while achieving energy efficiency and cost-effective operations.
People
Scott Dobbins
President
Scott Dobbins leads HED's strategic vision with 25+ years of experience in commercial development. He focuses on advancing design excellence while maintaining the firm's commitment to social responsibility and technical innovation in architecture.
Vandana Gupta
Sector Leader
Vandana Gupta specializes in higher education design with a focus on creating future-ready campuses. She brings 18 years of experience in sustainable architecture and has led major university projects across the Midwest region.
Marilee Lloyd
National Laboratory Planner
Marilee Lloyd directs HED's laboratory planning initiatives, combining 30 years of expertise in research facility design with a focus on adaptable spaces that support scientific innovation and collaboration.
Kurt Volkman
Housing Sector Leader
Kurt Volkman leads housing and mixed-use development with emphasis on workforce housing solutions. He has transformed urban landscapes through 200+ projects focusing on sustainability, affordability, and community integration.
Daniel Jaconetti
Sustainable Design Leader
Daniel Jaconetti drives HED's sustainability initiatives, specializing in biophilic design and net-zero building strategies. His work has earned multiple LEED certifications and industry awards for innovative green building solutions.
Questions
What industries does HED specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare, education, technology, housing, and mission-critical facilities with sector-specific experts in each area.
Do you offer nationwide services?
Yes, we operate across the United States with offices in eight major cities and project experience in all 50 states.
What sustainable design practices do you implement?
We integrate biophilic design, energy-efficient systems, and future-proofing strategies to create LEED-certified buildings that reduce environmental impact.
How do you handle complex project requirements?
Our integrated practice model combines architecture, engineering, and strategic planning to solve complex challenges through collaborative problem-solving.
What makes HED different from other firms?
We combine technical excellence with social responsibility, maintaining a 95% client retention rate through personalized, mission-driven design solutions.
