Business Details
20 Years
experience
Sustainable Architecture & Design Solutions in Santa Fe, NM
Auto Troph is an architecture, planning, and consulting firm with offices in Santa Fe, NM, and Baltimore, MD. Since 2006, we have specialized in creating high-performance buildings that address sustainability and climate resilience while meeting individual client needs. Our team of architects, designers, and planners approaches every project with a collaborative, research-driven methodology, ensuring personalized service and innovative solutions. We focus on art facilities, community and educational buildings, multi-family/affordable housing, custom residential projects, and transit facilities.Our work integrates environmental responsiveness, energy efficiency, and material appropriateness to minimize ecological footprints while enhancing quality of life. With expertise in land use/master planning and mixed-use development, we deliver designs that balance technical precision with timeless building traditions. Our commitment to collaboration ensures seamless project execution from concept to completion.
Services
Sustainable Architecture
Custom Residential Design
Art Facilities Planning
Community Building Design
Transit Facility Development
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized service through a collaborative design process
- Our team has 17+ years of sustainable design expertise
- We integrate renewable energy and passive energy strategies
- We prioritize site-responsive, ecologically responsible solutions
- Our architects hold advanced degrees and professional registrations
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects
Services
Sustainable Architecture
Our sustainable architecture services create energy-efficient buildings that minimize environmental impact. We integrate renewable energy systems, passive design strategies, and eco-friendly materials to meet LEED standards. Clients benefit from reduced operating costs and carbon-neutral solutions tailored to their specific project requirements.
Custom Residential Design
We design custom residential spaces that combine aesthetic appeal with functional efficiency. Our approach prioritizes natural light optimization, energy conservation, and material sustainability while maintaining strict budget adherence for private homeowners seeking unique living environments.
Art Facilities Planning
Our art facility design focuses on creating inspiring environments that balance artistic needs with technical requirements. We incorporate specialized lighting, spatial flexibility, and climate control systems while ensuring ADA compliance and universal accessibility standards for galleries and performance spaces.
Community Building Design
We develop community-centric buildings that foster social interaction while maintaining environmental responsibility. Our designs optimize spatial functionality for educational institutions and civic centers, incorporating daylight harvesting systems and low-maintenance materials to ensure long-term operational efficiency.
Transit Facility Development
Our transit facility solutions prioritize passenger flow efficiency and sustainable infrastructure. We implement energy-efficient systems, durable materials, and universal design principles to create functional transportation hubs that reduce environmental impact while enhancing user experience.
People
Alexander Dzurec
Principal Architect
Award-winning sustainable design expert with 17+ years of experience. Holds architecture registration in New Mexico and degrees from University of New Mexico and University of Maryland. Leads project management and business development at Auto Troph.
Kristina Olivent
Architect/Project Manager
Licensed New Mexico architect specializing in mixed-use developments and historic rehabilitation. Manages projects from concept through construction, focusing on community-building designs that balance budget constraints with architectural excellence.
Ivan Spratte
Architect
Native New Mexican architect with diverse project experience. Skilled in hand-drafting and digital modeling, holding Master of Architecture from University of New Mexico. Brings creative problem-solving to residential and commercial design projects.
Anita Sandoval
Intern Architect
Recent UNM architecture graduate pursuing professional licensure. Specializes in residential design with expertise in building information modeling and sustainable material applications for custom living spaces.
Questions
What architectural services does Auto Troph offer?
We specialize in sustainable architecture for residential, commercial, art facilities, community buildings, and transit projects with a focus on energy efficiency and environmental integration.
How does Auto Troph approach sustainable design?
We incorporate renewable energy systems, passive energy strategies, and material optimization to create buildings that minimize ecological footprints while maintaining functional excellence.
Where are Auto Troph's offices located?
Our primary offices are in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Baltimore, Maryland, serving projects across both local and national markets.
What makes Auto Troph's design process unique?
We combine interdisciplinary collaboration, site-specific research, and client-centered design to deliver innovative solutions that balance technical requirements with ecological stewardship.
Does Auto Troph handle multi-family housing projects?
Yes, we design both market-rate and affordable multi-family housing developments with a focus on community-building and sustainable urban living.
Can Auto Troph assist with historic preservation?
Our team has experience in historic rehabilitation projects, integrating modern sustainability standards while maintaining architectural heritage.
