ISTUDIO Architects

ISTUDIO Architects We are passionate about forming thoughtful, artful, and sustainable communities through architecture

We recognize in all our work the long-term impact of design on local communities and the healthy functioning of their natural ecosystems. Recent projects include a waterfront solar home, a LEED-certified charter school, rehabilitation of a historic downtown office building, an eco-tourism center in West Africa, and city planning for the National Mall in Washington DC.

We’re excited to share that Rick Schneider, FAIA, LEED AP will serve as the keynote speaker at next Thursday’s Metal Con...
05/21/2026

We’re excited to share that Rick Schneider, FAIA, LEED AP will serve as the keynote speaker at next Thursday’s Metal Construction Association educational event in Chicago.

🗓 Thursday
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM

Designing with Metal: Performance, Resilience and Architectural Expression

Rick will explore how ISTUDIO is pushing the boundaries of design with metal — creating architecture that is resilient, sustainable, and visually impactful. The session will highlight metal’s evolving role in shaping high-performance, enduring architecture for the future. Looking forward to connecting with industry leaders in Chicago.

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Marvin Gaye Recreation Center has just been awarded a 2026 SARA New York Design Award!We’ll see you at the awards ceremo...
05/12/2026

Marvin Gaye Recreation Center has just been awarded a 2026 SARA New York Design Award!

We’ll see you at the awards ceremony in New York in June…

How’s your Climate Week? We started off with a pres by principal Rick Schneider, FAIA, LEED at the Global Campus for Arc...
04/29/2026

How’s your Climate Week? We started off with a pres by principal Rick Schneider, FAIA, LEED at the Global Campus for Architecture and Design. The panel “Going for Zero” was led by architect and author Carl Elefante with preeminent architect MaryKatherine Lanzillotta.

Carl, Rick, and MaryKay presented real world examples that illustrate the themes of Carl’s book Going for Zero: Decarbonizing the Built Environment on the Path to Our Urban Future

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How was your Climate Week? We started off with a pres by principal Rick Schneider, FAIA, LEED at the Global Campus for ...
04/29/2026

How was your Climate Week? We started off with a pres by principal Rick Schneider, FAIA, LEED at the Global Campus for Architecture and Design. The panel “Going for Zero” was led by architect and author Carl Elefante with preeminent architect MaryKatherine Lanzillotta.

Carl, Rick, and MaryKay presented real world examples that illustrate the themes of Carl’s book Going for Zero: Decarbonizing the Built Environment on the Path to Our Urban Future


Tomorrow’s conversation = a big one.Architecture isn’t just about new buildings anymore—it’s about what we choose to kee...
04/15/2026

Tomorrow’s conversation = a big one.

Architecture isn’t just about new buildings anymore—it’s about what we choose to keep, reuse, and value.

“The greenest building is the one already built.”

Join us for a conversation with Carl Elefante on Going for Zero, with insights from MaryKatherine Lanzillotta and Rick Schneider.

📍 AIA Global Campus
📅 April 16 | 6–7:30 PM

Register for FREE online - See you there!

🌍 What does it take to design a zero-carbon future?Join us for an inspiring evening with Carl Elefante as he discusses h...
04/09/2026

🌍 What does it take to design a zero-carbon future?

Join us for an inspiring evening with Carl Elefante as he discusses his latest book Going for Zero—a powerful call to action for the architecture and design community. We’re especially excited that Mary Kay Lanzillotta and Rick will join the conversation, helping to frame what this means for our work and communities today.

📍 AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design
📅 April 16 | 6:00–7:30 PM

Expect a dynamic conversation on climate action, adaptive reuse, and the future of our built environment—plus a live Q&A, book signing, and reception.

“The greenest building is the one already built.”

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of the movement shaping more resilient, equitable cities.

✨ Free to attend—registration required!

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Student Internships play a critical role in design education. We’ve really enjoyed having Kendall Alexander intern with ...
01/14/2026

Student Internships play a critical role in design education. We’ve really enjoyed having Kendall Alexander intern with us as part of the Virginia Tech program. She’s a third year architecture student at the Virginia Tech School of Architecture who lives in Fredericksburg Virginia.

She plays the saxophone, her favorite movie is by , and she has 9 stitches in her head from being hit by a golf club.

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What do you think? We’ve just finished this concept for a new mass timber Sportsplex in a small but growing western comm...
01/13/2026

What do you think? We’ve just finished this concept for a new mass timber Sportsplex in a small but growing western community. Plans call for 100,00 sf of aquatics, gym, community, and athletics plus outdoor trails and fitness.

It’s exciting to see the Kingman Island project published in Architecture|DC’s Awards Issue. The project was cited by th...
12/12/2025

It’s exciting to see the Kingman Island project published in Architecture|DC’s Awards Issue. The project was cited by the jury for the sensitivity to the ecology of the Anacostia River.

We are thrilled to announce that the Bwindi Ecotourism Center has received a Special Mention in the Vision for Community...
09/29/2025

We are thrilled to announce that the Bwindi Ecotourism Center has received a Special Mention in the Vision for Community category at the 2025 Architizer Visionary Awards! 🏆

This project serves as a sustainable gateway to Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. The center integrates seamlessly with the local community, promoting eco-tourism and cultural heritage. Employing passive building and low-impact development strategies, it produces its own energy, manages waste and stormwater, and regenerates degraded habitats.

This recognition underscores our commitment to creating spaces that foster community engagement and environmental stewardship.

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