Business Details
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Phoenix
At MRT Design, we prioritize listening, understanding, and delivering innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Our unwavering commitment to client success ensures a seamless, responsive, and results-driven experience across every project. With expertise in climate-specific sustainable design, we specialize in creating high-performance buildings adapted to Arizona's desert environment, integrating solar responsiveness and natural daylighting. Our full-service approach spans new construction, interior design, technology-driven visualization, and tenant improvements, supported by comprehensive project management and construction administration. Led by three Ph.D. experts in sustainability, we combine academic rigor with practical application to address complex architectural challenges.Our collaborative process begins with initial consultations and extends through construction completion, ensuring every design decision aligns with client goals. We emphasize clear documentation, material innovation, and user-centered spaces that balance aesthetics with functionality. From commercial developments to faith-based facilities, our portfolio demonstrates adaptability across diverse sectors while maintaining environmental stewardship. Our team's technical proficiency in 3D modeling, LiDAR scanning, and virtual reality walkthroughs enhances client communication throughout the design journey. By focusing on long-term relationships and lifecycle cost analysis, we help clients achieve both immediate objectives and sustained operational efficiency.
Services
Climate Specific Design
New Construction
Interior Design
Tenant Improvement
Project Management
Facility Assessment
Master Planning
Thermal Comfort Design
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in desert climate architecture
- Our team includes three Ph.D. experts in sustainable design
- We provide immersive 3D visualization and virtual reality walkthroughs
- We implement a collaborative process with full lifecycle cost analysis
- We maintain comprehensive construction documentation for project accuracy
Services
Climate Specific Design
Specialized design strategies for Arizona's desert climate, focusing on solar responsiveness, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency. Our team develops buildings that maximize natural daylighting while minimizing heat gain. Services include material selection analysis, shading optimization, and climate-adapted building systems integration.
New Construction
Full-service new construction solutions balancing initial costs with long-term operational efficiency. We provide comprehensive design documentation, sustainability analysis, and lifecycle cost modeling. Our approach combines innovative design with practical construction solutions tailored to client-specific needs and environmental conditions.
Interior Design
Creation of functional, aesthetically refined interiors through custom detailing and material curation. Services include color palette development, lighting design, and integration of flexible furnishings that align with client branding and operational requirements while maintaining environmental sustainability.
Tenant Improvement
Customization of existing spaces to meet evolving business needs, including shell space conversions and facility rebranding. We integrate smart technology solutions, sustainable materials, and adaptable layouts to create modern, efficient environments that enhance workplace functionality.
Project Management
Comprehensive construction administration services with on-site project management support. We ensure alignment with design specifications, budget parameters, and timeline requirements across all procurement methods including Design-Build and CMAR delivery systems.
People
Akram Rosheidat
Principal and Lead Architect
Ph.D. architect with extensive experience in sustainable design, leading MRT Design's commitment to innovative desert climate solutions. Specializes in integrating academic research with practical application for high-performance buildings.
Jim Koehler
Director of Architecture
Experienced architectural leader guiding design teams through complex projects. Focuses on technical excellence and ensuring design integrity from concept through construction documentation and administration.
Omar Youssef
Design Principal
Ph.D. design principal specializing in creating innovative architectural solutions that balance aesthetics with environmental performance. Leads design charrettes to develop client-focused spatial programs.
Nader Chalfoun
Director of Environmental Design
Ph.D. expert in environmental design directing sustainable strategies that optimize building performance in extreme climates. Specializes in energy modeling and passive design systems.
Taz Al Sabti
Senior Project Manager
Experienced project manager overseeing complex developments from initial planning through construction completion. Ensures seamless coordination between design teams, clients, and contractors to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in climate-responsive sustainable design, new construction, interior design, tenant improvements, and facility assessments tailored to Arizona's desert environment.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
Our designs integrate passive solar strategies, natural daylighting, thermal comfort solutions, and material selection optimized for desert climates to maximize energy efficiency.
What technology tools do you use?
We employ 3D modeling, virtual reality walkthroughs, LiDAR scanning, and drone imaging to enhance design visualization and client communication.
Do you handle both commercial and residential projects?
Yes, our portfolio includes commercial, public, educational, healthcare, faith-based, and residential projects across Arizona.
How do you manage construction projects?
We provide comprehensive construction administration services, including on-site project management and coordination across all procurement methods.
