Who We Are

We are a group of designers and Architects working together to provide service to Native American Tribes and communities to meet their needs.

SD+A views each design project as an opportunity to influence the built environment in ways that benefit the community.

Our mission to serve our community, country and world eco-system, SD+A are committed to support the Native American community.

SD+A was founded on the goal of helping Native American communities and other under-served populations.

Our Team

Elizabeth Suina

Principal Architect & Owner | AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico

Our vision is to improve native life through design and architecture.

Our Services

Our strength as a firm comes from the diverse range of expertise of our team members. Below is a general summary of the services we provide. Click on an icon to learn more about it.

Architectural Design

Master Planning & Feasibility Studies

Programming

Project Management

Construction Management

Comprehensive Planning

Site Analysis

Cultural Consultant

Native American Design & Planning

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

3D Modeling & Rendering

Facility Condition Assessments

Interior Design

Sustainable Design & LEED Certification

Sustainability

Our commitment to the environment stems from our background as a Native American owned firm. We understand the immense impact that a building can have on a site and on the world. We are certified by the Leaders in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) to design environmentally friendly buildings. We are also one of 9 firms in New Mexico that have signed the American Institute of Architect’s Architecture 2030 Commitment. The Commitment means Suina Design + Architecture will do our part to help reduce carbon emissions and support the mission for all new construction to be carbon neutral by 2030. Below are some of our LEED Certified projects. You can see more of our LEED Certified work by clicking the leaf icon or by going to Past Projects, LEED Certified Projects.