Architects don’t just design buildings.

We build stronger communities.

Our team at Jones Whitsett Architects shares a love of old buildings but also a passion to design new buildings that will inspire and endure for generations. We work in a studio focused on education, shelter and civic architecture because we want to have a positive influence on the place we live.

Our concern for the well-being of our neighbors drives us towards a practice that balances short-term and long-term impacts, including costs measured in energy, water and land use. We actively commit to the professional standards of the AIA, including the Frameworks for Design Excellence and the 2030 Challenge for Carbon-Neutrality.

We are shaped by our region and concern for the well-being of people, place and planet.

We are a diverse team with a strong sense of place, from the winding curves of the Connecticut River to the silhouettes of the Berkshire Mountains. We are proud that our work is directly influenced by a region rich in ecology, agriculture and industrial history.

We engage with building science on every project, and incorporate fresh air, daylight, good acoustic design, natural materials and a healthy landscape in all of our work.

Our process is based in collaboration, investigation and integration.

We describe ourselves as “horizontally structured” because we are small enough to involve every member of our team in almost every project and recognize that good ideas can come from anyone. We are always working to become more inclusive and transparent, while listening carefully to our clients needs and priorities.

As a firm, we enjoy bouncing from the minute details of a thin, but well-insulated eave to the regional implications of where a project is sited. It is our ability to focus on both ends of the spectrum that enables us to bring innovative ideas and value to our clients.

We strive for a balanced studio culture.

We eschew the stereotype of a studio culture that is all work and no play. We practice what we preach, encouraging a healthy work/life balance and participation in community service. We are proud of the level of investment we make in the well-being of our staff, including an openness to  flex work schedules, cloud-based collaboration tools, professional development opportunities, and benefits policies that support employees and their families.  

To learn more about Jones Whitsett Architects and how we can be of service to you, please give us a call or email us at office@joneswhitsett.com.