Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Design Excellence
Harley Ellis Devereaux is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm with a mission to create sustainable, impactful design solutions. Founded on principles of collaboration and innovation, we integrate critical thinking and design excellence to address complex challenges across diverse sectors including healthcare, education, and urban development. Our team of architects, engineers, and planners works nationwide, leveraging decades of collective experience to deliver projects that prioritize functionality, sustainability, and community impact.We emphasize integrated practice, ensuring cross-disciplinary expertise informs every project phase from concept to completion. Our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion shapes our approach to creating spaces that serve all users equitably. With offices in major U.S. cities, we combine local knowledge with global best practices to advance client goals while maintaining rigorous standards of quality and environmental stewardship.
Services
Architecture
Engineering Services
Consulting
Urban Planning
Interior Design
Laboratory Planning
Sustainable Design
Project Management
Experiential Graphics
Landscape Architecture
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of combined experience across architecture, engineering, and planning disciplines
- Our integrated practice model ensures seamless collaboration between design and technical experts
- We prioritize sustainable solutions certified through LEED and other green building standards
- Our team includes sector-specific specialists in healthcare, education, and mission-critical facilities
- We maintain long-term client relationships through transparent communication and budget accountability
What people say
Exceptional planning expertise
Strong design vision
Responsive team
Sustainable solutions focus
Deep sector knowledge
Services
Architecture
Harley Ellis Devereaux's architecture team creates innovative, functional spaces tailored to client needs. We specialize in healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and mixed-use developments. Our designs prioritize sustainability, accessibility, and long-term value. By combining aesthetic vision with technical precision, we deliver buildings that enhance user experience while meeting strict regulatory requirements and environmental standards.
Engineering Services
Our engineering division provides comprehensive MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) solutions for complex facilities. We design systems that optimize energy efficiency, operational reliability, and occupant comfort. From mission-critical data centers to healthcare environments, our engineers integrate advanced technologies while ensuring compliance with all safety and performance codes through detailed analysis and modeling.
Sustainable Design
Harley Ellis Devereaux's sustainable design practice focuses on creating environmentally responsible solutions that reduce carbon footprints. We implement LEED-certified strategies, energy modeling, and life-cycle analysis to maximize efficiency. Our approach balances ecological considerations with economic viability, delivering buildings that minimize environmental impact while maintaining high performance and occupant well-being.
Laboratory Planning
We design flexible, safe laboratory environments for academic, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology clients. Our planning considers workflow optimization, equipment requirements, and future adaptability. We incorporate advanced ventilation systems, contamination controls, and technology infrastructure to support cutting-edge research while ensuring compliance with strict safety regulations and operational efficiency standards.
Urban Planning
Harley Ellis Devereaux's urban planning experts create comprehensive strategies for sustainable community growth. We analyze land use patterns, transportation networks, and environmental factors to develop master plans that balance development with ecological preservation. Our approach emphasizes walkability, mixed-use spaces, and infrastructure resilience to create vibrant, future-ready urban environments that meet evolving population needs.
People
Scott Dobbins
President
Scott Dobbins leads Harley Ellis Devereaux's strategic vision, focusing on innovative design solutions for complex urban developments. With 25+ years in architecture, he specializes in transforming cityscapes through sustainable, community-centered projects that balance functionality with aesthetic excellence.
Mike Schatz
Senior Project Manager
Mike Schatz oversees large-scale architectural projects, emphasizing collaborative design processes and technical precision. His expertise in healthcare facility design ensures spaces that enhance patient care while meeting strict regulatory requirements through innovative spatial planning and material selection.
Michael Sheehan
Director, Facilities Services
Michael Sheehan manages facility development projects, focusing on efficient planning and operational integration. With extensive experience in academic and research environments, he ensures designs accommodate evolving technological needs while maintaining budgetary discipline and construction timelines.
Ernest J. Wilson III
Dean
Dean Wilson provides strategic leadership for communication and journalism facilities, emphasizing innovative teaching environments. His vision drives the creation of spaces that foster collaboration, digital media production, and interdisciplinary research within modern academic institutions.
Stephen Lanier
Vice President of Research
Stephen Lanier oversees research facility development, focusing on environments that enhance scientific collaboration. His expertise ensures laboratory spaces incorporate advanced technologies, flexible layouts, and safety systems that support cutting-edge biomedical research initiatives.
Questions
What industries does HED specialize in?
HED specializes in healthcare, education, mission-critical facilities, housing, and urban development projects across the United States.
How does HED approach sustainable design?
We integrate LEED-certified practices, energy-efficient systems, and biophilic design principles to create environmentally responsible solutions that reduce long-term operational costs.
Can HED handle complex, multi-disciplinary projects?
Our integrated practice model combines architecture, engineering, and planning expertise to manage complex projects from concept through construction.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with offices in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco.
How does HED ensure client satisfaction?
We maintain transparent communication, employ sector-specific specialists, and use collaborative design processes to align solutions with client goals and budgets.
