STUDIO
“We strive to help our partners make environments exceptional aesthetically, functionally, sustainably; while having fun challenging the status-quo, learning, and building lasting relationships along the way.”
HAUS is a growing design studio of Indianapolis architects + interior designers teaming to help clients achieve “works of architecture”; selectively collaborating with professionals who value the finer things in life and appreciate a comprehensive approach to creating high-performance, tailored environments.
What is a “work of architecture”?
First, someone has a need or problem that they must solve. If that need can be solved with a new or modified space, and it is important that it be equally functional, efficient, and delightful, then a “work of architecture” may fit the bill.
A “work of architecture” describes a built-work (usually a building), that a client + architect have thoughtfully programmed and conceptualized around a simple idea or “vision” to help solve a defined need. The design team follows-up with a high-level of detail and technical know-how, and then the build team coordinates a professionally-led construction sequence. This process is led by design + build teams that communicate effectively toward clearly-articulated goals, based around the initial need. The team achieves the original design-intent into the built construction, and the “work” is living well for the client/occupants.
Sounds simple, right? Well, it isn’t as simple as it seems, as things can go wrong without consistent, expert leadership. Check-out our stories as we help clients and teams navigate (and simplify) an often-times complex, multi-layered design + build process.
TEAM
These black and whites below are snapshots of our team, Chris, Derek, Paul, Erika, Tom, Jennifer, Ashleigh, and Sarah.
We are looking to grow our team further into 2023 (see details below).
Chris Short
Principal Architect - AIA - LEED AP - NCARB - Bossman, tennis enthusiast
Derek Mills
Project Management - Design - Green Thumb, not a fraternal twin
Paul Reynolds
AIA - CPHB - Building Science Strategist, fraternal twin
Erika Rogers
Project Management - Design - Reptile Whisperer
Tom Wechsler
Construction Management - Proud Grandfather, angler
Jennifer Moran
Office Coordinator - Scout Leader
Ashleigh Totten
Architectural Design - Justice Advocate, Community Leader
Sarah Borders
Architecture Student Intern - Community Builder
We are designers
It’s our passion
We enjoy designing, building, fabricating, and collaborating. Anything we can do to improve the built environment and our communities, we consider a worthy endeavor – at any scale.
Our primary daily focus is on achieving quality design solutions, and the successful execution of those ideas. Our studio is scaled to allow team involvement in every project, from initial conceptual brainstorming, to development of original details, to construction execution, and collaboration with the building trades. Obviously, environmental-sustainability considerations are a core part of our design + build process, and we encourage our clients to design and build resilient solutions to serve their interests efficiently for the long-term.
We are a learning studio – clearly we are all learning every day – about design, about construction, about policy, about each other. We’re grateful for so many opportunities to collaborate with great people. Each new relationship is another chance to learn. Every personality, be it client, trade partner, or team member, brings a unique viewpoint to the conversation and these interactions help keep our work fresh, inspired, and evolving.
Reviews
Our clients continuously let us know how we are doing. Please check out our REVIEWS.
Looking for New Team Members!
July 2023: We are currently looking for smart, well-rounded candidates to grow with our team!
Please scroll to the bottom for information about salary + benefits.
Architectural Graduate or Registered Architect
(looking for younger graduate architects 1-5 years experience, but also more experienced professionals 6-30 years experience +/-)
We are currently looking for motivated, energetic, and talented Architectural Graduates and Registered Architects to grow with our collaborative team of professionals!
Are you are a self-starter with design skills, a thirst for continuous learning, and eager to collaborate on visionary architectural design challenges? Are you looking for an environment where you are offered unlimited opportunities to contribute to all aspects of professional practice (modern, single-family focus)? Can you draw?
Base Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree at an accredited Architecture Program
- Registered as an Architect is a plus
- Energetic, positive attitude
- Talent in design, drawing, visualization
- Communication/collaboration skills
- Self-motivated/driven to succeed
- Proficient with SketchUp, REVIT, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office
- For more experienced candidates, track-record of past project design/management success
If you think you could be a good fit with HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, please reach out to us at create@haus-arch.com and include links to your resume and portfolio. We’d love to meet and learn more about you!
Interior Designer
(2-6 years post graduation experience preferred)
We are currently looking for an energetic and talented Interior Designer to contribute their creativity and communication skills on our modern single-family projects and grow with our collaborative team of professionals.
Are you looking for unlimited professional opportunities to create visionary architecture and interiors? Are you looking for the right creative work environment? Are you interested in longer-term relationships with clients prevalent in a design-build project delivery model? Do you have a passion for design and also skills in design visualization and production (ie, can you draw)?
Base Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree Interior Design or Architecture (interiors focus)
- Energetic, positive attitude
- Refined design, presentation, and communication skills
- Self-motivated/driven to succeed
- Proficient with SketchUp, REVIT, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office
- For more experience candidates, track record of design + project management + client relations success
If you think you could be a good fit with HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, please reach out to us at create@haus-arch.com and include links to your resume and portfolio. We’d love to meet and learn more about you!
Project Manager/Site Supervisor (CM)
(3-30 years experience)
We are currently looking for a new Project Manager/Site Supervisor (CM) to grow with our team of Architects, Interior Designers, and Construction Managers.
This person will have prior construction field experience and primarily help with the planning, management, and coordination of our unique, design-focused construction projects (modern, single-family focus).
This role may include the following responsibilities:
- Project management
- Soliciting/assembling teams
- Project budgeting
- Project scheduling
- Construction site supervision and team coordination
- Project close-out
Base Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management (preferred, not required)
- Energetic, positive attitude
- Communication/collaboration skills
- Self-motivated/driven to succeed
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and experience with project management software
- For more experienced candidates, track-record of past project CM success
If you think you could be a good fit with HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, please reach out to us at create@haus-arch.com and include links to your resume and portfolio. We’d love to meet and learn more about you!
Architectural Student Intern
(no prior professional experience is required)
We are currently looking for Architectural Student Interns to start in January 2024 for spring semester!
Are you looking to contribute your energy and enthusiasm to a design-focused studio? Are you eager to learn a little-bit how a design firm operates? Do you have a passion for design and have base-level skills in design visualization and production (ie, can you draw?) Do you feel it would be a good experience to test your learned abilities in the “real world” (modern, single-family residential focus)?
Base Experience/Skills:
- Enrolled in Bachelor’s degree at an accredited Architecture Program
- Energetic, positive attitude
- Talent in design, drawing, visualization
- Communication/collaboration skills
- Self-motivated/driven to succeed
- Proficient with SketchUp, REVIT, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite
If you think you could be a good fit with HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, please reach-out to us at create@haus-arch.com and include links to your resume and portfolio. We’d love to meet and learn more about you!
HAUS Benefits Package:
For salaried team members, HAUS offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience along with health/vision/dental plan, simple-IRA plan, paid holidays, and paid personal time. Last but not least, the HAUS bonus plan ensures that high-performers are compensated to match their level of productivity and overall contributions to the firm.
Hourly team members receive a competitive hourly rate + 1-1/2 time for weekly time in excess of 40 hours.
Projects + Topics
Please check out our PROJECTS + TOPICS and be sure to scroll-down past the finish photos for the details.
We consider it a responsibility to educate the public about what we as architects do and how we do it. So we continue to develop and share project-specific and topic-related stories on our site. Right now we are just scratching the surface. What is the design process like? What is the construction process like? What is most important to achieve a successful outcome? What sustainability features were incorporated? And importantly, “Do we share common values?”
By delving into our stories, you’ll get a sense for what we care about, how we typically work, and project outcomes. Hopefully, you’ll also develop opinions about fit for potential collaboration on your unique goals.
Free Publication
Check out our FREE publication, “The Critical Path to Project Success” at this page. We have a lot of good relevant project stories, and we’ll be adding more topics soon, so please check back.
If it seems we may be a good fit to help meet your goals, please call or email to begin a dialogue and learn more about one another!