Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural & Engineering Partner in Billings, MT
Founded in 1938, Cushing Terrell has built a legacy of integrating architecture, engineering, and design to create innovative built environments. Our multidisciplinary team of experts collaborates across 30+ disciplines to deliver holistic solutions tailored to clients' unique needs. With a steadfast commitment to sustainability, we prioritize decarbonization, green building certifications, and responsible design practices that benefit both clients and the planet. Our collaborative culture fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every project benefits from diverse perspectives and specialized expertise. Recognized for our client-centric approach, we listen intently to understand project goals, translating insights into imaginative, functional spaces that exceed expectations. As a leader in sustainable design, we actively participate in the U.S.Green Building Council and uphold the AIA 2030 Commitment to achieve carbon-neutral buildings by 2030. Our team's decades of experience, combined with a passion for innovation, positions us to tackle complex challenges across commercial, education, healthcare, residential, and retail sectors. We measure success by the lasting value we create for clients, communities, and the environment, ensuring every project aligns with our core values of integrity, collaboration, and environmental stewardship. With offices in Montana, Colorado, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, we serve clients nationwide while maintaining deep local market knowledge. Our dedication to continuous improvement drives us to exceed industry standards, delivering spaces that enhance human well-being and stand the test of time.
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Planning
Sustainability Consulting
Building Commissioning
Historic Preservation
Energy Services
Structural Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ in-house disciplines for comprehensive project solutions
- Our team holds expertise in decarbonization and sustainability consulting
- We implement a collaborative, client-centric design process
- We maintain a 80+ year legacy of architectural innovation
- Our offices serve eight U.S. states with localized market knowledge
Associations and certifications
- U.S. Green Building Council
- AIA 2030 Commitment
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Inclusive design process
Excellent choice
Client-centric approach
Sustainable expertise
Services
Architecture
Our architecture services combine creativity with technical expertise to deliver functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. We specialize in commercial, residential, and institutional projects, focusing on client needs while adhering to sustainability principles. Our team provides comprehensive solutions from concept through construction.
Sustainability Consulting
We offer decarbonization strategies, energy efficiency analysis, and green building certification guidance. Our consultants help clients achieve LEED, WELL, and other sustainability benchmarks while optimizing building performance and reducing environmental impact through innovative design solutions.
Interior Design
Our interior design team creates environments that enhance human experience and functionality. We specialize in commercial workplaces, retail spaces, and hospitality venues, integrating brand identity with practical layouts to optimize user comfort and operational efficiency.
Engineering
We provide comprehensive engineering services including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems. Our engineers collaborate with architects to ensure technical excellence while maintaining design integrity across diverse project types and complexities.
Historic Preservation
Our preservation specialists combine modern technology with traditional techniques to restore historic buildings. We maintain architectural integrity while updating structures for contemporary use, ensuring compliance with heritage regulations and sustainability standards.
People
Greg Matthews
President
Leading Cushing Terrell's strategic vision, Greg Matthews brings decades of architectural experience to drive innovation and client satisfaction. He champions sustainable design while maintaining the firm's collaborative culture and commitment to excellence in every project.
Jim Armer
Chief Operating Officer
Jim Armer oversees operational efficiency and business growth at Cushing Terrell. With extensive industry experience, he ensures seamless project execution across multiple offices while maintaining the firm's core values of collaboration and environmental stewardship.
Sheri Blattel
Associate Principal
As Retail Design Director, Sheri Blattel specializes in creating purpose-driven spaces for natural foods brands. Her expertise in eco-conscious design helps clients build deeper consumer connections through sustainable retail environments that reflect brand values.
Kaitlin McCoy
Architect
Kaitlin McCoy contributes architectural expertise while promoting multidisciplinary collaboration. Her work focuses on integrating diverse perspectives to develop innovative solutions that balance functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability across various project types and scales.
Rei Karasawa
Design Professional
Rei Karasawa leverages cross-disciplinary collaboration to enhance design outcomes. Specializing in technical solutions, they ensure seamless integration of architectural and engineering systems while maintaining creative vision throughout the project lifecycle.
Questions
What services does Cushing Terrell offer?
We provide architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, planning, sustainability consulting, historic preservation, and building commissioning services across commercial, education, healthcare, residential, and retail sectors.
How does Cushing Terrell approach sustainability?
We integrate decarbonization strategies, pursue green building certifications, and follow the AIA 2030 Commitment. Our sustainability consultants help clients achieve energy efficiency while maintaining design excellence.
In which locations does Cushing Terrell operate?
We have offices in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Missoula, and Whitefish (MT); Denver (CO); Boise and Caldwell (ID); New Orleans (LA); Minneapolis (MN); Bend and Portland (OR); Austin (TX); and Seattle and Spokane (WA).
What industries does Cushing Terrell serve?
We work with commercial, education, government, healthcare, infrastructure, residential, and retail clients, delivering tailored solutions that address each sector's unique requirements and challenges.
How does Cushing Terrell ensure project success?
Our collaborative, multidisciplinary approach combines 30+ in-house disciplines with client-focused listening sessions to create innovative, functional spaces that exceed expectations while maintaining sustainability principles.
What makes Cushing Terrell unique?
Our integrated design approach, 80+ year legacy, and commitment to sustainability set us apart. We combine technical expertise with creative vision across 30+ disciplines to deliver holistic solutions that benefit clients and communities.
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