Daniel Rothschild
Senior Principal, CEO
FAIA, LEED AP
FAIA, LEED AP
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Daniel Rothschild
Senior Principal, CEO
FAIA, LEED AP
Daniel Rothschild
Senior Principal, CEO
FAIA, LEED APDaniel Rothschild is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, an architecture and urban design firm in Pittsburgh. He provides design, graphic, and communication leadership through the use of the firm’s Design Sketchbook process and active participation in architecture and urban design projects. Dan creates design solutions that are artful, meaningful, and pragmatic, bringing together divergent interests.
Dan received his Bachelor of Environmental Design at Miami University and studied at the Architectural Association in London. He pursued his Master of Architecture at North Carolina State, where he received the American Institute of Architects School Medal.
In 2022 Dan was inducted into the AIA’s College of Fellows, the AIA’s highest membership honor, for his exceptional work and contribution to architecture and society. Only 3% of AIA members nationally have this distinction. He was recognized for creating an equitable graphic storytelling method that expands the number of diverse voices included in the design process to create more inclusive and meaningful design outcomes. His commitment to the design narrative has helped form the firm’s collaborative environment, and his passion for engagement carries over to his leadership in the firm’s equitable workplace.
Dan has extended his leadership to many communities with his leadership in the Regent Square Civic Association, the Pittsburgh Executives Association, and through six years of service to the American Institute of Architecture Pittsburgh chapter, including the role of President. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon in the Urban Lab and has lectured at local universities in the Pittsburgh region. Recently, Dan served as President of Temple Emanuel of the South Hills. He is currently Co-Founder and Facilitator of AIA Pittsburgh Foundation’s Leadership Institute for Emerging Professionals, which in its five-year history has trained 98 professionals from 32 different firms.
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Ken DoynoSenior Principal, President
AIA, LEED APKen Doyno
Senior Principal, President
AIA, LEED AP
"...
The path to heaven doesn't lay down in flat miles
It is in the imagination
With which you perceive this world
And the gestures with which you honor it
..."-excerpt from poet Mary Oliver
Ken Doyno
Senior Principal, President
AIA, LEED APKen Doyno is President of Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, an architecture and urban design firm focused on creating meaningful design solutions using collaborative processes with clients and communities. Ken provides leadership in how architecture, community planning, and property development simultaneously increase the economic, social, and physical value of our commonwealth. Ken advances projects and innovation by aligning people and articulating purpose to create shared visions that serve clients and communities to make the world a better place.
In addition to thirty-five years of professional practice, Ken has advanced regional change through participation in civic, academic, and cultural activities. Ken recently initiated the AIA PA Housing and Community Development task force of the Government Affairs Committee, which Ken now chairs. Ken worked extensively with Dr. Mindy Fullilove in developing the book Urban Alchemy; Restoring Joy in America’s Sorted-Out Cities. Ken served as an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University for multiple years in the fifth-year architecture “Urban Lab” studio and the first-year architecture studio.
Ken also leads Community Vision programs for Leadership Pittsburgh and serves on the Board of the Green Building Alliance of Pittsburgh, one of the charter members of the US Green Building Council. Ken also serves on the board of Saturday Light Brigade, which is internationally recognized for using radio and audio to amplify and share ideas and stories. Prior community work includes chairing the Design Center of Pittsburgh, being an advisory board member for Chatham University’s Landscape Architecture program, and being on the Remaking Cities Institute advisory board at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Kate TunneyPrincipal, Director of Urban Design and Communication
AICP, LEED APKate Tunney
Principal, Director of Urban Design and Communication
AICP, LEED AP
Kate Tunney
Principal, Director of Urban Design and Communication
AICP, LEED APKate Tunney is a Principal and Director of Urban Design and Communications at Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, an architecture and urban design firm in Pittsburgh. She leads the firm’s efforts in urban design and communication, and she works with clients to establish a vision for their site or building. Her work focuses on the design at a neighborhood and building program scale, shaping the interaction between sites and buildings. Kate also manages design projects focused on the adaptive reuse of existing structures, creating designs that connect a building’s history with the client’s current needs.
Kate has helped to advance the role of the Design Sketchbook to communicate both design goals and aspirations in an accessible manner. She has spoken at the American Planning Association’s National Convention to share her experiences in meaningful community engagement. With a dedication to community service, Kate is the co-chair of Industrial Arts Workshop, a non-profit that teaches youth welding skills through the creation of public art. She is a past member of the City of Pittsburgh Contextual Design Advisory Panel and the Strip District Neighbors.
She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in architecture from Parsons School of Design, a division of New School University. Kate is a certified planner, an associate member of the American Institute of Architects, and a LEED-accredited professional.
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Geoff CampbellPrincipal, Director of Operations and Services
AIA, LEED AP, NCARBGeoff Campbell
Principal, Director of Operations and Services
AIA, LEED AP, NCARB
Geoff Campbell
Principal, Director of Operations and Services
AIA, LEED AP, NCARBGeoff Campbell is a Principal and Director of Operations and Services at Rothschild Doyno Collaborative. The breadth of his leadership capacity is evidenced through his ability to operate across multiple scales, while deftly balancing each client’s long-term goals with immediate needs. He has developed tools and techniques to facilitate active communication and guide clients to the achievement of successful project outcomes. Geoff consistently leads project teams to deliver exemplary professional services that span architecture, community urbanism, and planning.
Working with a diverse set of clients across an extensive range of buildings and sites, Geoff’s multi-faceted expertise maximizes the potential of every project. His deep understanding of the alignment between rapidly shifting marketplace conditions with design and placemaking goals allows him to comprehensively address design challenges in a way that promotes economic, social, and physical sustainability.
Through his leadership, the firm has redefined its approach to operations, elevated its capacity to provide exceptional design services, enriched delivery outcomes, and implemented systems to guide future growth. Geoff has introduced a systems-thinking approach to the operational framework of the firm that allows the office to operate with great clarity of purpose.
Geoff is a Leadership Pittsburgh graduate and a passionate community advocate. He has previously held the position of President at the Greenfield Community Association and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Strip District Neighbors. He has been active in the Housing Alliance of Southwestern Pennsylvania, has served as a graphic facilitator for the Sprout Fund, has contributed to various committees for NAIOP, and continues to volunteer his time with many local organizations.
Geoff earned his Master of Architecture from The University of California at Berkeley and his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a registered architect, a member of the American Institute of Architects, and a LEED-accredited professional.
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Mike GwinPrincipal, Director of Design
AIA, LEED AP, CPHCMike Gwin
Principal, Director of Design
AIA, LEED AP, CPHC
Mike Gwin
Principal, Director of Design
AIA, LEED AP, CPHCMike Gwin is a principal with Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, an architecture and urban design firm committed to a collaborative process with its clients that increases the value of the built environment through meaningful design solutions.
In his 20+ years of experience, Mike has consistently received architectural and sustainable design merit for successful project outcomes, including over 40 design awards at the local, state, and national level including an AIA national honor award for a net-zero community center and a team member for 2 AIA-COTE national top ten green design awards. On numerous accounts, projects have included the adaptive reuse of existing structures into meaningful design solutions that align with clients’ unique visions.
In his role as Director of Design, Mike not only leads projects that deliver innovative design solutions but also fosters a collaborative culture in the design process that encourages the integration of both technical and inspirational goals from initial concept through technical detailing and construction.
Mike continues to work to advance our professional organization’s mission as a past president of the AIA Pittsburgh Board of Directors. In the community, he has been a leader in the integration of Pittsburgh’s local maker movement into architectural design projects advancing local craft in architecture. He is also a committee member with the Pittsburgh Materials Hub of the International Living Futures Institute advocating for and advancing healthy materials in our built environment. He has been an adjunct studio instructor and guest reviewer at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Architecture for a number of years and has participated on many design juries.
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Melanie Buzgan DowerPrincipal, Director of Culture
AIA, LEED APMelanie Buzgan Dower
Principal, Director of Culture
AIA, LEED AP
Melanie Buzgan Dower
Principal, Director of Culture
AIA, LEED APMelanie Buzgan Dower is a Principal and Director of Culture at Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, an architecture and urban design firm in Pittsburgh.
As a principal and registered architect, Melanie focuses on the end user’s experience to create meaningful places that respond to a client’s individual and unique needs. This approach embodies her belief that people are at the heart of design.
With her focus and prioritization on our shared humanity, Melanie has guided the open and supportive culture of Rothschild Doyno Collaborative. She fosters an environment built on trust and mutual respect for all living things. Melanie has helped grow a supportive network within the office that allows each individual to flourish and thrive, prioritizing mentorship and collaboration. Melanie is a steward of creative problem-solving that harnesses the expertise and perspective of all stakeholder voices.
Melanie joined Rothschild Doyno Collaborative in 2006, after receiving a Master of Architecture and a Master of Urban Design from Kent State University. She currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Kent State University College of Architecture and Environmental Design. She is a past chair of the American Institute of Architecture Pittsburgh’s Young Architect Forum and Associate Director of the AIA Pittsburgh Board.
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Jeff KalinaAssociate Principal,
Director of Construction and TechnologyJeff Kalina
Associate Principal,
Director of Construction and Technology
Jeff Kalina
Associate Principal,
Director of Construction and TechnologyJeff Kalina is an Associate Principal and Director of Construction and Technology at Rothchild Doyno Collaborative.
Jeff is committed to the realization of meaningful design as a leader in our construction documentation and construction administration. Whether it is working with contractors to problem solve in the field or mentoring staff in the technical aspects of the design documentation, Jeff brings a collaborative spirit and a depth of knowledge to each project.
With nearly three decades in the architectural field, Jeff utilizes a team approach and a strong background in drafting and CAD to partner seamlessly with clients and collaborators and realize meaningful design outcomes.
Jeff enjoys his time “down in the weeds” of a project. His grasp of detail allows him to communicate a project’s goals from the design development phase through completion. In addition to his project work, Jeff is a leader for the firm’s IT systems and software management, overseeing office-wide computing systems and coordinating with software vendors.
His interest in technology, drafting, and construction laid the foundation for the firm’s construction document standards and construction administration practices.
Jeff is dedicated to elevating others through his generous side-by-side mentorship of staff and his willingness to lend a helping hand. His positivity and leadership have made him an invaluable member of the firm.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Point Park University and an Associate Degree from Pittsburgh Technical Institute.
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Tara EarnestAssociate
AIA, LEED AP BD+CTara Earnest
Associate
AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Tara Earnest
Associate
AIA, LEED AP BD+CTara Earnest is an Associate with Rothschild Doyno Collaborative. She implements a rigorous approach to understanding the unique context of each project and guides teams through the reconciliation of diverse codes and guidelines. Her commitment to the articulation of strategic solutions to complex problems provides a framework that helps projects to thrive.
Tara is a champion for the advancement of knowledge surrounding accessible and universal design to support equitable access to the built environment. She is adept at linking the intricacies of technical knowledge with a compassionate understanding of the people who will be inhabiting the finished spaces. She is a steadfast advocate for empathetic design resolutions and leads the development of standards that continuously build this capacity.
Within the office, Tara works collaboratively to identify opportunities for cross-mentoring through the implementation of knowledge sharing systems and processes. These initiatives bring clarity to the synergies that elevate individual professional growth and celebrate the unique strengths of every member of the collaborative.
Tara earned a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The University of Pittsburgh.
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Jen MatthewsAssociateJen Matthews
Associate
Jen Matthews
Associate
Jennifer Matthews is a recent graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where she received a Bachelor of Architecture degree. As a student she spent a semester studying architecture and culture in Rome. She also participated in a program in Panama to collaborate with students from the Isthmus School of Architecture and Design for an urban planning study in the Explanada.
Since joining Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, Jennifer has worked on a number of projects, including Chatham Mellon Center,The Riverbend House, and work for the Newark Housing Authority, participating in a variety of stages from design through construction. She has been a leader in the development and expansion of the firm’s three-dimensional computer modeling.
Jennifer is active on the Rothschild Doyno Collaborative Softball Team, and is currently pursuing her registration as an Architect and as a LEED accredited professional.
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Nick RebeckAIA, LFANick Rebeck
AIA, LFA
Nick Rebeck
AIA, LFA
Nick found his way to architecture via a winding path: studying physics as an undergraduate at Creighton University, working in commercial construction, spending a year as an AmeriCorps volunteer in a nonprofit afterschool program, and working on hazardous waste issues at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
After earning a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan, Nick joined a nonprofit design collaborative in Omaha, Nebraska, where he designed and built a seasonal streetscape project, helped conceptualize and throw a 500-person food and design event on a bridge over the interstate, and participated in NEA-funded research looking at the land use history of the suburban-rural edge of Omaha. He also worked as a freelance designer, providing graphic design services and producing creative reuse products.
These experiences each represent Nick’s varied interests—technical, social, creative, and environmental—which he believes are equally important considerations in the design and construction of our built environment.
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Kim RulloAssociate
Communications ManagerKim Rullo
Associate
Communications Manager
"When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope is to leave the world a little better for having been there."
-Jim Henson
Kim Rullo
Associate
Communications ManagerKim Rullo is Communications Manager at Rothschild Doyno Collaborative.
Kim plays a vital role in communicating the story of our firm. Kim joined Rothschild Doyno Collaborative in 2015 as a graphic designer. She now manages all aspects of the firm’s communications, including digital storytelling, publications, and awards submissions. Her design sensibility and technical graphic skills have been invaluable in elevating the firm’s story and promoting our office culture through our communications. Her alignment with the firm’s mission and guiding principles are evident in the excellence in her work and her support and mentorship of others.
Kim’s leadership through mentorship strives to provide others with the ability to harness their potential and create successful teams. She believes that architecture and design can make the world better and focuses her efforts both inside and outside of the office in service of social justice and equity.
Kim is critical in shaping many internal office initiatives and supports teams in many capacities. As a past exhibition curator, she understands the need to manage fast-paced timelines and collections of artistic voices while exploring, through art, the role of identity in society today.
A storyteller at heart, when Kim isn’t in the office, she is an avid photographer. Her images explore uncomfortable feelings and craft narratives that capture dialogue without obvious meaning. Her background in journalism informs her photos with questions that challenge typical perceptions of the world.
She currently serves on the advisory council for Dormont Arts, a community-based arts program dedicated to building a sustainable arts initiative in Dormont, including the recent implementation of a community garden. She is a member of the Communications Team at Temple Emanuel of South Hills and is involved in several other community initiatives.
Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and Communications from Point Park University with a minor in Photography.
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Bryan ThompsonAIABryan Thompson
AIA
Bryan Thompson
AIA
Rothschild Doyno Collaborative project architect Bryan Thompson has returned to Pittsburgh after exploring design, construction, and the rivers of the Pacific Northwest for two decades.
Thompson spent his time in Oregon as a whitewater raft guide, a graduate student at Portland State University, and working for design firms dedicated to healthy positive outcomes. Bryan led rafting crews on overnight expeditions, joined design-build and maker projects at Portland State University, and worked to achieve district goals for public school clients. These adventures and accomplishments came with lessons of resiliency, sustainability, leadership, materiality, social engagement, teamwork, and cultural meaning that have become his professional foundation.
Thompson plans to get involved with volunteer opportunities at local parks and river conservation groups and to engage in opportunities on his community planning or sustainability commission board to support resilient, productive community goals.
Bryan earned a Bachelor of Science Architecture from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master of Architecture from Portland State University.
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Joann MosleyAssociate
Financial ManagerJoann Mosley
Associate
Financial Manager
"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."
- John F. Kennedy
Joann Mosley
Associate
Financial ManagerJoann Mosley is an Associate with Rothschild Doyno Collaborative who is a leader for the firm’s operations and financial management. Her focus on continuous improvement has played an important role in developing scalable systems as the firm has grown. Joann’s collaborative approach engages all staff members in the financial operations of the firm to build a healthy, connected financial ecosystem. This work ranges from mentoring staff in the financial management of projects to providing vital tools and resources for managing data and evaluating industry trends.
Joann also brings a high degree of passion and knowledge for technology and software development to her position. She works closely with the firm’s technology team, providing insight on software, hardware, and contracting processes.
Her diverse background includes providing financial management support for small businesses, conducting accounting software training classes, implementing accounting software systems and developing software applications. Joann received a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania – School of Business, Concentration in Accounting. Joann’s interests include travel and pursuing an ecologically friendly lifestyle.
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Robert TuñónAssociate
AIA, EcoDistricts APRobert Tuñón
Associate
AIA, EcoDistricts AP
Robert Tuñón
Associate
AIA, EcoDistricts APRobert Tuñón is an Associate with Rothschild Doyno Collaborative. He provides leadership to the design sketchbook process through the artful construction of narratives that connect clients, collaborators, and communities with purpose. His keen mastery of the intricacies of the storytelling process adds value throughout the development of a project and encourages the emergence of aspirational project goals.
Robert recognizes the capacity of architects to provide a high level of social leadership and serve as advocates on behalf of communities and the environment. With this clarity of purpose he coordinates the annual, office-wide Day of Service that organizes pro bono architectural services to select organizations in order to create positive change within our local community.
Within the firm, Robert promotes a culture of material experimentation and application through project work, education, and the curation of information. He contributes to the ongoing exploration of innovative material resources that support the advancement of excellence in projects.
Robert earned a Bachelor of Architecture from The Pennsylvania State University.
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Drew MosherAssociate
AIADrew Mosher
Associate
AIA
Drew Mosher
Associate
AIADrew Mosher is an Associate with Rothschild Doyno Collaborative. He is a design leader within the office and community where he actively promotes the elevation of human experience through careful contemplation of the built environment. His focus on meaningful design solutions facilitates an innovative approach that promotes social and environmental equity across multiple scales.
Drew considers each design challenge through the lens of a maker and actively pursues the emergence of architecture through detail, craft, and material honesty. This perspective allows him to challenge conventional applications of materiality and explore new methodologies for creative architectural design strategies.
Working collaboratively, Drew seeks to enhance the level of integrated design through the construction documentation process. He is actively engaged in the identification of opportunities during the design process to facilitate positive construction sequencing and improved project outcomes.
Drew earned a Master of Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hobart College.
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Jason AndrewsJason Andrews
Jason Andrews
Jason is interested in the relationship between the aesthetic form of our built environment and the way in which we inhabit the world. He believes beautiful buildings can make us aware of our experiences within a certain place and time.
At a young age, Jason was mentored by his neighbor in woodworking, developing a deep respect for craftsmanship and design. In college, he was particularly interested in how both analog and digital tools could aid him in the design process. Jason’s immersion in the studio environment helped him develop a collaborative spirit, sharing critiques and debating architectural concepts with his peers. In addition to his studies, he provided design leadership as the Chair of Graphic Design for the American Institute of Architecture Students.
In his free time, Jason uses his sketchbook and camera as tools to study the world he occupies. He enjoys watching films in order to gain new perspectives on how ordinary people interact with architectural spaces. Driven by his love for architecture and design, Jason looks forward to expanding his interests as an active member of Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts community.
Jason graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech in 2019 where he was a finalist for the highest honor awarded by his school, the Thesis Prize.
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Rebecca GriffithAIA, LEED AP BD+C, CPHCRebecca Griffith
AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CPHC
Rebecca Griffith
AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CPHC
Rebecca Griffith is a project architect with Rothschild Doyno Collaborative. She is passionate about finding design solutions for cultural and social issues that are thoughtful, economical, and environmentally responsible. She is an advocate of using resources wisely and exploring ways to reuse the existing buildings of Pittsburgh.
Before joining Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, Rebecca worked on one of the first projects in the country for seniors using Passive House criteria, the world’s leading standard in energy-efficient construction. She has spoken at several Passive House conferences about the challenges of the project. She brings experience in Passive House and multi-family design, drawing on her varied academic backgrounds, studies abroad, and a thirst for life-long learning to develop design solutions responsive to the individual, community, and environment.
Rebecca has a Master of Architecture and a Master of Construction Management from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Arts in German and minors in Anthropology and Linguistics from Wake Forest University. She enjoys volleyball, biking, farmer’s markets, and rooting for the Penn State Nittany Lions, Steelers, and Pirates.
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Eli GutierrezEli Gutierrez
Eli Gutierrez
Eli is driven by the challenge of designing holistically. She continues to appreciate and apply the necessary components to create both functional and beautiful architecture. She uses her design sensibilities and visualization capabilities for lasting impact on projects. Eli believes that all designs should clearly convey messages and tell stories.
Her upbringing in Mexico, her Texan background, and her European travels have molded Eli in a unique way. Through her travels, she learned the effect urban design has in shaping society, both physically and mentally. Seeing the contrast between the car-dominated American lifestyle and European lifestyles has focused Eli’s attention on living and working in more pedestrian-oriented communities. As an advocate for bikeable, walkable, and healthy communities, Eli seeks to utilize her personal experiences to support her passion for great design.
Eli is committed to minimizing the negative effects architecture has on the natural environment. She constantly explores creative ways to integrate sustainable practices into building design. Eli looks for these opportunities at all scales, knowing that even smaller endeavors can result in substantial improvements.
Eli earned a Bachelor of Architecture, a Bachelor of Environmental Design, and a Minor in Art and Design from North Carolina State University.
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Walt HaimAssociate AIA, YAF Communications ChairWalt Haim
Associate AIA, YAF Communications Chair
Walt Haim
Associate AIA, YAF Communications Chair
Walt joined the office in 2017 after graduating with a Masters of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He completed a thesis that investigated the design of buildings in residual sites created by infrastructure whose architecture is inspired by the most enduring elements of Pittsburgh’s built environment.
Additionally, Walt was involved with Virginia Tech’s FutureHaus design-build research project that proposed factory-built modular ‘cartridge’ components integrated with smart-home technology, which could be packed, shipped, and arranged to create space inside a home.
Walt earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Kent State University in 2015. The highlight was an opportunity to spend the Spring, 2014 semester in Florence, where he studied and experienced Italian and European architecture and urbanism.
Walt is passionate about bicycling as a means of recreation and as transportation. During his time at Kent State and Virginia Tech, he was active in serving in a church. As he settles back into life in Pittsburgh, Walt is interested in finding ways to get involved in the community both personally and professionally.
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Katie JohnsonKatie Johnson
Katie Johnson
Guided by the concept that nature informs and inspires successful architecture, Katie Johnson believes that the built environment should enhance people’s lives and that good design pushes the boundaries of sustainability to reduce the negative impact on the environment.
Katie learned the value of a collaborative work environment and the importance of on-site experience to understand building details and systems through the architecture program at North Carolina State. While studying in Prague, she participated in a studio focused on how urban design influences public space.
She enjoys exploring other creative mediums such as pottery and weaving and spending her time outdoors to understand better how the built environment is influenced by nature.
Katie graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture.
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Elizabeth LamanSummer FellowElizabeth Laman
Summer Fellow
Elizabeth Laman
Summer Fellow
Elizabeth Laman graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a minor in Studio Arts. She also worked as an undergraduate teaching assistant for an architectural history course and two design studios. Elizabeth recently participated in a design-build course in collaboration with the Swanson School of Engineering. She and her peers researched non-conventional building materials to create a temporary installation made from bamboo and ultra-high-performance concrete at Benedum Hall.
While at Pitt, she strived to merge her passions for mathematics and medicine with architecture to develop a creative and empathetic approach to architectural design — putting humans and their unique experiences at the center. Her studies have provoked a particular interest in computational design and community and social-led designs.
Elizabeth plans to pursue her master’s degree in Architecture with a focus on urban sustainability and social justice, as well as becoming a LEED accredited professional — as she wants to understand further what it means to create a positive and impactful effect on both the built and social environment.
When she is not working or studying, you can find her reading, exploring art museums, watching the latest A24 film, or playing video games (particularly The Legend of Zelda series!).
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Longney LukLongney Luk
Longney Luk
Longney Luk received his Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Science in Sustainable Design degrees at Carnegie Mellon University. Throughout his education, Longney believes in the impact of ecological design intertwined with the accessibility to the urban landscape. His previous research engages in speculative design projects under an academic framework while closely knitting ecology to material logic and thermodynamics. His contribution to the ecological design framework involved a computational-driven process along with the additional focus on building science and digital mapping. Later in his studies, he expanded his focus around the community-driven design process while linking his advocacy to environmental justice in urban design.
As a student, he dedicated his other interests in graphic design, digital fabrication, community engagement, and teaching. Continuing his life in Pittsburgh, he seeks to participate in his community more.
Outside of work, he enjoys occasional music, coffee, cooking, basketball, and running. He dedicates his attention to his love for film photography and the hybrid of digital and analog drawing as a medium to capture and communicate his ideas.
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Colleen McDonoughRA, LEED Green AssociateColleen McDonough
RA, LEED Green Associate
Colleen McDonough
RA, LEED Green Associate
Colleen received a Bachelor of Architecture degree with honors from The Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 2012. While at Penn State she studied for a semester in Rome. Colleen completed her senior thesis on the psychological effects of temporary housing during disaster relief which has influenced her interest in resiliency and the developing world.
After college, Colleen spent time in the Kyrgyz Republic, serving as a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Volunteer with the Peace Corps. She has also collaborated with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council on several initiatives and looks forward to continuing to grow the positive impact of her work within the community.
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Amy MisencikBusiness Operations ManagerAmy Misencik
Business Operations Manager
Amy Misencik
Business Operations Manager
As Business Operations Manager at Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, Amy Misencik plays a leading role in overseeing how the firm operates. Her passion for continuously improving our systems, policies, and procedures keeps the firm on the path of effectively delivering meaningful design solutions for our clients.
Amy manages the firm’s operations by supervising our project management systems, office policies, staff recruitment, and retention initiatives. She also oversees the firm’s data analysis and reporting, which informs our project management process and the firm operationally.
Amy’s leadership also supports staff in achieving their professional goals and career growth, including improving our mentorship program, staff development processes, annual reviews, and onboarding.
Amy joined the firm in 2018 as Office Administrator and has grown into this newly created position as she has led numerous initiatives to advance the firm’s operations. Amy graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the History of Art and Architecture with a minor in History. Amy enjoys film, tv, pop culture, reading, and exploring the walkable neighborhoods of Pittsburgh with her dog Wyatt.
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Katie BrillerKatie Briller
Katie Briller
Katie Briller developed her love for architecture and urban planning in her youth as she traveled about the world. Residing in Virginia, Germany, and Japan, all before the age of 18, she found herself drawn to understand the architectural history and urban design precedents she uncovered as she explored the many regions her parents’ employment travel took her. This exposure to the architecture and community development in these regions channeled her interest to a more serious level as she developed career interests in architecture, community placemaking, sustainability in the built environment, and the impact architecture has on social justice issues.
Katie studied architecture at the University of Maryland and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture with minors in both Sustainability Studies and Construction Management. Her fascination for community engagement and sustainability motivated her to focus her final studio project on a sustainable, community-based approach to a Washington, D.C. urban ecology center. This project ultimately earned her Best in Show from the School of Architecture at Maryland and a Jury Citation in the 2021 AIA Maryland Undergraduate Design Awards.
Outside of her architectural pursuits, Katie enjoys hiking, painting, and working with animals. Throughout school, she served as an area coordinator and puppy raiser for the Guide Dog Foundation. She looks forward to more volunteer and community improvement opportunities as she explores the Pittsburgh area.
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Charles “Chic” NollBusiness Development ManagerCharles “Chic” Noll
Business Development Manager
Charles “Chic” Noll
Business Development Manager
Charles “Chic” Noll is the Business Development Manager at Rothschild Doyno Collaborative.
His expertise in relationship building strengthens the firm’s dedication to meaningful relationships with clients and communities. His focus on building new networks and storytelling through the media outlets expands the firm’s reach and ability to have a greater impact in shaping communities and creating meaningful places.
Chic joined Rothschild Doyno Collaborative after more than ten years of successful business development with architectural, engineering, and construction firms. His business development background had its origins in a successful career in sales in the commercial office furniture industry.
This business development veteran enjoys working alongside his colleagues and friends as evidenced by the leadership positions has held while volunteering in several industry-related organizations including NAIOP, ULI, and SMPS.
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Michael SweterlitschMichael Sweterlitsch
Michael Sweterlitsch
Michael is passionate about well-crafted objects and designing solutions at the human scale. He is deeply interested in the visualization of design ideas. He believes that representing an architectural vision is as meaningful as the built work associated with that vision.
Because of his studies in the industrial arts and his work in the construction industry at an early age, architecture has been on Michael’s periphery since a young age. His curiosity developed further when he participated in the A.C.E. Mentor program in high school, where he explored professional careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. He continues to mentor students as a professional in the A.C.E. program and shares his ability to diagram complex concepts using graphics, 3D modeling, and virtual reality experiences.
With technology advancing rapidly, Michael is constantly exploring new rendering capabilities. He is also interested in the fabrication of furniture that contributes to the spatial experience. Now, as a participant in the A.C.E. Mentor program, he passes on the technical skills he has learned while sharing professional experience with his students.
In keeping with his passion for mentorship, Michael also is a board member of the Young Architects Forum as well as leads the youth outreach program at Rothschild Doyno Collaborative.
Michael graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Kent State University in 2016 and continued to study at Kent State University to graduate in 2017 with a Master of Architecture.
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Daniel TseDaniel Tse
Daniel Tse
Daniel Tse received a Bachelor of Architecture in 2007 from Carnegie Mellon University. As a student, he explored many graphic communication techniques including drawing, painting, sculpting, photography and carpentry. He developed a passion for urban design, wanting to serve his community and profession outside of the typical realm of a single structure. From his travels to Europe, South America, China, Hong Kong and Japan, he has explored the culture and design of many cities.
Since joining Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, he has been part of award winning design teams where he offered design input and used his artistic talents for several project renderings. He is pursuing registration as an Architect and LEED accredited professional.
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Emily UssiaEmily Ussia
Emily Ussia
Emily developed her passion for community-centered design and the unique conditions of the urban fabric throughout her graduate studies as she focused her studies in urban design. While she pursues architectural licensure, she aspires to create work that not only transforms the physical environment through the design process, but also the lives of the clients and those who live in the surrounding communities. She believes that designers have a unique role and responsibility to create positive change and ensure that everyone’s voice is heard in the design process.
Outside of the office, Emily enjoys biking, drawing (if with colored pencils she will be using Prismacolor pencils, the supreme colored pencil), and spending time with her family and friends.
Emily Ussia graduated with a Master of Architecture and a focus in urban design from the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative branch of Kent State University. She also received her Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree from Kent State with a minor in construction management, aiming better to understand her collaborators on the construction side of design.
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Jordan LutherJordan Luther
Jordan Luther
Jordan Luther joins Rothschild Doyno Collaborative with a passion for sustainable, community-centered design. She holds a Master of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she also earned minors in Art History and Building Construction Technology.
In all parts of her academic journey, Jordan has expressed her interest in research, supporting her belief that architecture can find itself at the intersection of evidence-based design and neuroscience.
In 2022, Jordan was honored as an American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) CRIT Scholar. Her work on “Augmenting Patient Rooms through Patterning: The Impact of Biophilic Design on Human Health” was presented at the prestigious 2022 ACSA Research Conference and is published in the AIAS CRIT journal.
She continues to explore this love of research as a member of the AIA Pittsburgh Research and Design Committee.
Beyond this dedication to research, Jordan is committed to creating inclusive and sensitive spaces for all communities, particularly those affected by trauma. Her strong sense of advocacy and mentorship has grown through her involvement with the AIAS. Jordan looks forward to continuing her leadership journey as Northeast Quadrant Director on the 2023-2024 AIAS Board of Directors.
Outside of her architectural pursuits, Jordan enjoys rowing, figure skating, drawing, and playing piano. You can also find her hiking with her family’s beloved sheepdogs, Molly and Willow.
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Katelyn EngKatelyn Eng
Katelyn Eng
Katelyn Eng joins Rothschild Doyno Collaborative as a graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a minor in Political Science. While at Kent State, she developed an interest in architecture’s political, social, and cultural implications, stemming from her belief that architecture and political science have people and human interaction at their core.
She considers architecture the convergence of logic and creativity, serving a clear and pragmatic purpose while evoking an emotional response. This confluence of thought leads to purpose-driven design and provides a unique opportunity for social change.
An influential part of her time as an undergrad was working with one of her professors to explore architectural elements in places of power and influence, resulting in a gallery exhibit displaying the fruits of her research. This work significantly influenced her passion for equitable design and the further exploration of how architecture and the built environment can positively impact society in a lasting way.
Katelyn intends to pursue a master’s degree in architecture, expanding on her areas of design interest, and will continue working towards becoming licensed.
Outside of architecture, she enjoys coffee reading, cross-stitching, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog. She also enjoys traveling, with Italy, Greece, and Australia being three of her favorite places to visit.
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Joe WahyJoe Wahy
Joe Wahy
Joe Wahy is a 2014 graduate of the Marywood University School of Architecture with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and was part of the school’s inaugural class. During his studies, he has made several trips to Florence, Italy, including a semester studying urban culture and architecture within the city. Joe was also a strong presence in his school culture, spending much time working with his professors and fellow students on projects outside of the curriculum including a house for pigs for a non-profit animal sanctuary. His efforts were honored by the school in the form of a service award in his name that was presented to future graduating architecture students.
Joe just started his journey with Rothschild Doyno Collaborative and is looking towards achieving his registration as an Architect and becoming LEED accredited. Joe’s other interests include playing keyboards in his band, Houdini’s Psychic Theatre, and photography.
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Chinaza OkaforChinaza Okafor
Chinaza Okafor
Chinazaekpere (Chinaza) Okafor is a rising fifth year architecture student at the University of Southern California with a minor in 3D Animation and Choreography. Through these cross-disciplinary studies, she hopes to integrate this unique perspective into her architectural pursuits. Chinaza has actively contributed to various film projects and values, using her creativity to tell meaningful stories and give voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. She aspires to create spaces that deeply resonate with people and communities.
Currently working as a Summer Fellow at RDCollab, Chinaza is involved in the development of projects like Providence Point and WPSBC, while also contributing to office initiatives. This experience has enabled her to advance her technical skills in Revit, renderings, and Sketchbooking.
Chinaza immerses herself in diverse cultures in her leisure time and enjoys exploring international shows, particularly from countries like Turkey. Staying active is essential to her, and she finds joy in bike riding, dancing, and soccer.
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Maria HernandezMaria Hernandez
Maria Hernandez
Maria Hernandez has joined RDCollab as a Summer Fellow while pursuing her Master of Architecture degree at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. She graduated with honors from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
Driven by a deep passion for delving into the interplay between architecture’s physical and metaphysical aspects, her studies at CUA have focused on Sacred Spaces and Cultural Studies. Through this program, she explores the spiritual essence of place-making, unearthing architecture’s profound impact on shaping human experiences and emotions.
Maria looks forward to returning to CUA in the Fall to finish her thesis, a theoretical study of the sublime essence of architecture.
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Your Name HereYour Name Here
Your Name Here
We are seeking applicants for the following position:
Staff Architect
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture with an interest or knowledge in urban design
- 0-10 years of post-college work experience
- Excellent design and communication skills
- Experience with Revit
If you are interested in joining our team, please email a cover letter, resume, and work sample (file-share link or PDF under 5 MB preferred) to personnel@rdcollab.com. All inquiries are confidential. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
About Our Collaborative:
Rothschild Doyno Collaborative is an architecture and urban design firm committed to a collaborative process with our clients that increases the value of the built environment through meaningful design outcomes.
We advance our mission by elevating unique design opportunities across all of our projects. We believe that our best work happens through an open design process that fosters dialog and collaboration. We seek opportunities to make the world better through our work, through leadership in our profession and community, and through fostering leadership within our collaborative office culture.
One of our most valuable tools to facilitate collaboration is our Design Sketchbook process:
Our Culture is one of our greatest assets. We promote leadership development in our staff to advance areas of interest that support the collaborative, serve our clients and communities, and advance our mission. We have a strong mentorship program at all staff levels, providing continuous learning and leadership training opportunities. We are committed to promoting a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace:
To review our wide range of project types and scales, please visit our Places page.