press release

VMDO Architects appoints Steve Davis, AIA, LEED, the firm's new Director of Sustainable Design

Davis to spearhead the firm's sustainable design initiative

By Anne Hooff
Payne, Ross & Associates
(434) 977-7607

Charlottesville, Virginia
August 7, 2008


The managing partners of VMDO Architects announce the appointment of one of the firm’s associates, Steve Davis, as the company’s new Director of Sustainable Design.

Davis has been with VMDO for over 7 years focusing on a diverse number of projects including the University of Virginia’s John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville Transit System Operations Center, and Wintergreen Resort’s Associate Housing. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia in 1992 and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University in 1999.

Davis is a LEED® Accredited Professional.

“Steve’s appointment is a reflection of the firm’s established high standards and continued commitment to sustainable design,” says Bob Moje, managing partner. “With his expertise and dedication, we feel confident that VMDO Architects will further its reputation as an innovative and creative sustainable design team.”

About VMDO Architects

Over the past 32 years, VMDO Architects has focused on customized planning and design for a variety of institutional clients throughout the United States. The practice is committed to designing facilities that are more than just functional places and spaces. They strive to create designs that are suited to the needs of the community, offering an inspiring and engaging environment that translates into meaningful buildings of lasting value. With thirteen LEED-accredited professionals and seven LEED-registered projects, the firm has established a leadership position in energy-efficient and sustainable design. VMDO Architects has thus built a reputation for progressive, sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective programming, design, renovation, and planning.

VMDO Architects was founded in 1976 and is the youngest firm to receive the T. David Fitz-Gibbon Virginia Architecture Award, the most prestigious honor given by the Virginia Society of American Institute of Architects.

For further information, interview, and photography opportunities in reference to this project and VMDO Architects, please contact William Bishop at 434.296.5684, email at bishop@vmdo.com.