Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Architectural and Engineering Solutions
Parkhill Smith & Cooper is a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm dedicated to building community through inventive, relevant built environments. Founded in 1945, we combine creativity and technical expertise to deliver solutions that enhance growth and prosperity in the communities we serve. Our team prioritizes sustainable practices, client collaboration, and innovative design across diverse markets including civic, education, healthcare, and transportation.With offices across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, we maintain a strong regional presence while addressing national and global challenges through informed insights and forward-thinking approaches. Our commitment to enduring relationships and life balance ensures long-term value for clients and communities alike.
Services
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Urban Planning
Sustainability Consulting
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Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We offer 80 years of experience in architecture and engineering since 1945
- Our multidisciplinary team serves 12+ specialized markets including education and healthcare
- We implement sustainable solutions aligned with AIA 2030 Commitment standards
- Our client-focused approach emphasizes collaborative project delivery methods
- Our Building Community Investment program supports local community development initiatives
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Services
Architecture
Parkhill Smith & Cooper provides comprehensive architectural solutions focused on creating functional, sustainable spaces. Our team combines creativity with technical expertise to deliver innovative designs for education, healthcare, civic, and commercial projects. We emphasize client collaboration and community impact in every building we design.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services address water, transportation, and urban infrastructure challenges. We deliver drainage solutions, roadway design, and utility systems that support community growth while maintaining environmental responsibility through sustainable engineering practices.
Construction Management
Parkhill Smith & Cooper offers full-spectrum construction management services ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. Our team provides quality control, risk management, and coordination between all stakeholders from initial planning through project completion across multiple market sectors.
Sustainability Consulting
As AIA 2030 Commitment signatories, we integrate sustainable practices into all projects. Our consultants provide energy analysis, material selection guidance, and lifecycle assessments to help clients achieve environmental goals while maintaining functional design integrity.
Urban Planning
Our urban planning services focus on creating livable, resilient communities. We develop master plans, zoning strategies, and public space designs that balance growth with environmental stewardship while addressing transportation, housing, and civic infrastructure needs.
People
Jay Edwards
President
Jay Edwards leads Parkhill Smith & Cooper with a vision of enhancing lives through innovative design. With decades of engineering experience, he emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and sustainable development while maintaining the firm's founding principles of community service.
Questions
What markets does Parkhill Smith & Cooper specialize in?
Parkhill Smith & Cooper serves 12+ markets including education, healthcare, transportation, civic infrastructure, and commercial development across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
How long has Parkhill Smith & Cooper been in business?
Parkhill Smith & Cooper has been creating community-focused designs since 1945, providing architecture and engineering services for over 80 years.
What sustainability initiatives does Parkhill Smith & Cooper support?
As AIA 2030 Commitment signatories, we integrate sustainable practices in all projects and focus on energy efficiency, material optimization, and environmentally responsible design solutions.
Where are Parkhill Smith & Cooper's offices located?
Parkhill Smith & Cooper maintains offices in Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, Frisco, Lubbock, Midland (Texas); Albuquerque (New Mexico); and Norman, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Woodward (Oklahoma).
What construction delivery methods does Parkhill Smith & Cooper use?
We offer design-build, construction management at-risk, and traditional design-bid-build delivery methods tailored to each project's specific requirements and client needs.
