Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architecture & Construction Partner in San Francisco
AE3 Partners is a full-service architecture and construction management firm founded in 2007, dedicated to empowering communities through innovative design. Our mission centers on transforming client visions into reality by combining expert knowledge with a collaborative, ego-free approach. With over 16 years of experience and a team of 28+ professionals, we specialize in creating timeless, sustainable spaces that enhance functionality and community impact. Our diverse team reflects the communities we serve, ensuring inclusive design solutions tailored to civic, educational, transportation, and federal sectors. We leverage cutting-edge technologies like BIM and Bluebeam to deliver cost-effective, timely results while maintaining a strong client-centered focus.As signatories to the American Institute of Architects 2030 Commitment, we prioritize measurable sustainability goals, including zero net energy and low-carbon design. Our 200+ successful projects demonstrate our ability to navigate complex requirements and deliver spaces that exceed expectations. Headquartered in San Francisco, we operate across California and nationally through GSA schedules, serving private equity, institutional investors, and government agencies. Our commitment to transparency, innovation, and community-driven design has established us as a trusted partner in architectural excellence.
Services
Architecture
Construction Management
Sustainable Design
Real Estate Development
Federal Services
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 16+ years of experience in architecture and construction management.
- Our team includes experts in sustainable design and zero net energy projects.
- We maintain a client-centered approach with transparent communication.
- We are one of California's largest African-American owned architecture firms.
- Our GSA schedule contract enables federal project delivery nationwide.
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects 2030 Commitment
What people say
Client-centered approach
Innovative solutions
Sustainable design
Reliable partner
Exceeded expectations
Services
Architecture
AE3 Partners provides comprehensive architectural design services that blend functionality with aesthetic appeal. Our team creates spaces tailored to civic, educational, and transportation sectors while prioritizing sustainability. With expertise in new construction and renovations, we deliver solutions that meet client needs and enhance community environments.
Construction Management
Our construction management services ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget through proven methodologies. We maintain close client collaboration throughout the building process, leveraging our dual expertise in architecture and construction to streamline transitions to occupancy and resolve complex challenges.
Sustainable Design
Sustainable design principles guide every project, incorporating zero net energy and low-carbon strategies. We set measurable environmental goals while optimizing value and functionality, aligning with the AIA 2030 Commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through innovative building practices.
Real Estate Development
We offer real estate development services for private equity and institutional investors, ranging from site acquisition to full-scale development. Our team navigates complex regulatory requirements to deliver profitable, community-enhancing projects across commercial and institutional sectors.
Federal Services
Through GSA Schedule 47QRAA19D002R, we provide architecture and construction management for federal agencies. Our NAICS code expertise covers 541310 (Architecture) and 541611 (CM/Management Consulting), enabling efficient delivery of government projects nationwide.
People
Rick L. Dumas
Principal
Co-founder Rick Dumas leads AE3 Partners' architectural vision, bringing decades of experience in sustainable design and community-focused projects across California's public and private sectors.
Doug Davis
Principal
Co-founder Doug Davis specializes in construction management, ensuring client projects meet budget and timeline goals while maintaining AE3's commitment to innovative, sustainable design solutions.
Elizabeth Andrews
Operations Manager
Elizabeth Andrews oversees daily operations, ensuring seamless project execution and maintaining AE3's collaborative culture that values diversity and transparency in all client interactions.
Lisa Arias
Sr. Marketing Manager
Lisa Arias leads AE3's marketing strategy, highlighting the firm's architectural excellence and sustainable design achievements to expand its presence in civic and institutional markets.
Jennifer Bauman
Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Bauman manages financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility while supporting AE3's growth and commitment to delivering high-value architectural solutions for public and private clients.
Questions
What architectural services does AE3 Partners offer?
We provide full-service architecture including new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects for civic, educational, transportation, and federal clients.
How does AE3 ensure sustainable design practices?
We integrate zero net energy goals, low-carbon materials, and AIA 2030 Commitment standards into every project to minimize environmental impact while optimizing functionality.
Can AE3 handle federal government projects?
Yes, we operate under GSA Schedule 47QRAA19D002R with NAICS codes covering architecture and construction management for federal agencies nationwide.
What makes AE3's approach unique?
Our combination of architecture and construction management expertise, diverse team perspective, and client-centered collaboration creates tailored solutions that exceed expectations.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While headquartered in San Francisco, we serve clients throughout California and nationally through our GSA contract for federal projects.
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