Business Details
8 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural & Engineering Services in Providence, RI
StudioJAED is an award-winning architectural and engineering firm with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions for commercial, educational, and governmental clients. Established in 2018, our multi-disciplined team combines expertise in architecture, mechanical engineering, and facility condition assessments to provide comprehensive services tailored to client needs. With offices in Delaware, Rhode Island, and Maryland, we serve clients nationwide through a collaborative approach that emphasizes constructability, energy efficiency, and cutting-edge technology like virtual reality. Our professionals hold certifications from organizations such as AIA, NCARB, and LEED, ensuring adherence to industry standards. We specialize in master planning, interior design, and energy conservation projects, with notable achievements including over $1.6 million in energy efficiency incentives secured for clients.Our in-house expertise in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and facility condition assessments ensures projects remain on schedule while extending building system lifespans. By integrating Building Information Modeling and prioritizing client collaboration through design charettes, we deliver solutions that balance functionality with aesthetic excellence.
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Planning
Facility Condition Assessments
Virtual Reality
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined leadership experience in architectural and engineering design.
- Our in-house Virtual Reality technology enhances client visualization and decision-making.
- We provide nationwide facility condition assessments covering over 400 million sq. ft.
- Our team includes LEED-certified professionals and energy efficiency experts.
- We maintain ISO 9001-aligned quality assurance processes for project delivery.
What people say
Outstanding estimating services
Nationwide facility assessments
Virtual reality visualization
Energy efficiency expertise
On-schedule project delivery
Services
Architecture
StudioJAED's architecture team delivers innovative solutions spanning master planning to interior design. Our services include programming, concept development, and construction documentation for new buildings and renovations. We specialize in educational facilities, commercial spaces, and government buildings, incorporating energy-efficient practices and virtual reality visualization to ensure client satisfaction through a collaborative design process.
Engineering
Our in-house mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services optimize building performance through integrated design. We provide energy modeling, system analysis, and commissioning for projects ranging from HVAC upgrades to full-scale facility modernizations. Certified professionals ensure compliance with sustainability standards while delivering cost-effective solutions that enhance operational efficiency and occupant comfort.
Facility Condition Assessments
StudioJAED conducts comprehensive facility condition assessments for educational, commercial, and government clients across North America. Our team evaluates building systems, identifies deferred maintenance needs, and develops capital improvement plans. With experience assessing over 400 million sq. ft., we provide actionable data to support budgeting decisions and long-term facility management strategies.
Virtual Reality
Our virtual reality technology enables clients to experience architectural designs before construction begins. This immersive tool facilitates real-time design adjustments, improves stakeholder communication, and accelerates approval processes. Applied successfully in projects like Caesar Rodney High School renovations, VR enhances client understanding of spatial relationships and design intent.
Planning
StudioJAED's planning services focus on optimizing building system lifespans through preventive maintenance strategies. We develop customized capital improvement plans that prioritize expenditures, extend asset longevity, and align with organizational goals. Our approach integrates data collection, equipment analysis, and lifecycle costing to maximize return on facility investments.
People
Philip R. Conte
Principal / CEO / President
Philip Conte leads StudioJAED's architectural practice with 20+ years of experience in educational facility design. A certified BIM expert, he has managed complex projects for school districts and Fortune 500 companies while maintaining active roles in AIA and A4LE organizations.
Brian M. Zigmond
Principal / Vice President
Brian Zigmond directs mechanical engineering operations with expertise in energy conservation and HVAC systems. His 15+ years of experience include managing large-scale projects that achieved significant energy efficiency improvements for Mid-Atlantic region clients.
Beatrice L. Cook
Finance / HR Director
Bea Cook oversees financial and administrative operations with a 25-year track record in design accounting. Her leadership in the Society of Design Administration demonstrates commitment to financial transparency and organizational excellence.
Paul Guggenberger
Project Manager
Paul Guggenberger brings 26 years of architectural experience specializing in institutional and corporate facility design. A LEED-certified professional, he focuses on adaptive reuse projects that balance historic preservation with modern functionality.
Mark Rinehart
Construction Specialist
Mark Rinehart provides 35 years of construction administration expertise, specializing in cost estimating and quality control. His hands-on approach ensures project budgets and schedules align with client expectations throughout all construction phases.
Questions
What types of clients does StudioJAED serve?
We specialize in architectural and engineering services for commercial, educational, and governmental clients nationwide, with particular expertise in K-12 schools, universities, and public infrastructure projects.
Do you offer virtual reality design tools?
Yes, our in-house virtual reality technology allows clients to experience architectural designs before construction, improving visualization and accelerating decision-making for projects of all sizes.
What geographic areas do you cover?
While based in Delaware, Rhode Island, and Maryland, we provide services nationwide with field teams that have completed projects in 23 states and Canadian provinces.
Can you handle large-scale facility assessments?
Our team has conducted condition assessments for over 400 million sq. ft. of educational, commercial, and government facilities, providing detailed capital improvement planning and deferred maintenance analysis.
What engineering services are available?
We offer full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services including energy modeling, system optimization, and LEED-certified design for new construction and renovation projects.
How do you ensure project timelines are met?
Our in-house expertise across all service areas, combined with Building Information Modeling and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, ensures efficient project delivery from concept to completion.
