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A tireless and imaginative designer, Jules brings a unique combination of skill and passion to everything he does.  He has particular interests in materials, construction methods, and structural exploration. He is a Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design where he leads the Master of Science in Design with a concentration in Preservation. Jules has served as a guest critic and lecturer at numerous design schools.  He is a Registered Architect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State of Maryland,  Michigan, New Jersey, Arkansas, and Vermont. Jules has served on the AIA Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Boards of Directors. He was recognized with the Philadelphia Young Architect Award in 2012 and AIA Fellowship in 2018.  A founder of DIGSAU Softbau, Jules can still sometimes be found on the pitcher's mound.

With a background in ecology, Jeff brings an interest in the relationship between people and buildings to their physical surroundings. He is a Registered Architect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State of New Jersey, Washington, D.C., and the State of Delaware.  Jeff has taught sustainability, technology, and design studios at Temple University, and has served as a guest critic and lecturer at numerous design schools.  He serves on the Board of Directors of the Community Design Collaborative.  Jeff served as Co-Captain of the University of Pennsylvania Men's Basketball Team and has spent the past several years getting reacquainted with his bicycle.

Jordan grew up in Philadelphia and attended Virginia Tech for his B.Arch degree. He is passionate about climate change adaptation and regional low carbon design. In 2018, he was the recipient of the AIA Philadelphia Young Architect Award.

Jordan is a member of Green Building United, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Horticultural Society, Friends of McMichael Park, and Friends of the Wissahickon. He is interested in horticulture, music, and film.

Key Projects 

University of Arkansas, Maple Hill North Student Housing, Fayetteville, AR

A relentless and strategic thinker, Mark combines an ability to capture conceptual clarity with an acute attention to detail.  His extensive project experience positions him as an in-house expert in architectural technology, project management, and holistic visioning.   Mark has applied technical expertise with prefabrication, innovative materials, and transfer technologies to increase the efficiency and quality of construction.  He is a Registered Architect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State of New York, and the State of Arizona.  Mark's calm yet intense demeanor is occasionally on display walking the sidelines as a Youth Soccer coach.

As a descendant of a family of builders with a diverse background in the Classics, pottery, and winemaking, Jamie combines a maker's interest in craft with the inspiration of a writer's poetry.  His affable personality and knowledge of the design and construction process allow Jamie to lead effective, consensus-driven decision-making with clients, collaborators, and builders.  He has extensive experience in the management of large-scale projects, from inception through close-out. He is a Registered Architect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a member of the Carpenter’s Company of the City and County of Philadelphia, and currently sits on the Facilities Committees of both Bartram’s Garden and Arch Street Friends Meeting House.  Jamie enjoys playing banjo, canoeing the Boundary Waters, and running marathons.