ABOUT

OUR TEAM

STEVEN WARD

Principal Architect

Steven Ward, AIA, NCARB, Leed AP, CDT is Principal Architect and Director of Banneker.

OUR FIRM

A modern firm for a digital world. Banneker is an architectural, interiors, and land planning firm focused on the design of healthcare, office, retail, mixed-use, and residential projects. Banneker is dedicate to project quality and client service by leveraging experience, technology, and fostering strong relationships.

AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS

Auburn University School of Architecture – Bachelor of Architecture – Cum Laude
Auburn University School of Architecture – Bachelor of Interior Architecture – Cum Laude
Rural Studio Thesis Class – 20k House
The American Institute of Architecture Students – Member
The American Institute of Architects – Associate Member – Charlotte Chapter 2008
The American Institute of Architects – Member – Charlotte Chapter 2011
The American Institute of Architects – Member – Las Vegas Chapter
Diversity and Inclusion Committee – AIA 2020
U. S. Green Building Council – Member
Leed Accredited Professional – Building Design and Construction
Construction Specifications Institute – Construction Document Technologist
State of Nevada Contractors Board – C3A Carpentry License
National Council of Architecture Registration Boards – #71222
Registered Architect – State of Alabama #6904
Registered Architect – State of Nevada #6970
Registered Architect – State of Arizona #59932
Registered Architect – State of Indiana #AR11600098
2009 AIA Montgomery Merit Award – Lusche Residence – Hinson + Dagg Architects – Project Intern
2010 AIA Florida Merit Award – James A Haley Veteran’s Hospital – Polytrauma Addition – HDR – Project Coordinator
2018 APWA – Public Works Project of the Year – Historic Westside School — $5-25 Million Historic Restoration / Preservation Category
Published Work – Dwell Magazine October 2009 Issue: “By the Book”
Published Work – Metropolis Magazine July 2007 Issue: “Patchwork Project”
Published Work – Metropolitan Home Magazine March 2009 Issue: “How We Live: The 20k House”
Published Work – Rural Studio at Twenty; Freear, Barthel, Oppenheimer, Hursley – 2014
Mentor / AXP Supervisor – (5) Aspiring Architects
Project Coordinator – Form + Funktion, Melvin Green Architects, Hinson + Dagg
Project Architect – HDR Architecture
Project Architect / Project Manager – KME Architects
Director of Operations / Senior Architect – Yihong Liu + Associates