Don J. McLaughlin, AIA, LEED AP
Principal in Charge - Design

Since 1973, Don’s synergistic approach to problem solving and design helps his clients to transform their own ideas into functional, unique personal architecture. Single families, businesses, city, state, and federal governments depend on Don’s sustainable approach to create designs that adhere to technical issues while embracing an aesthetic loyalty to nature.

As an example, the 100,000 sq. ft. Department of Natural Resources, Lee Metcalf Building in Helena, Montana has set the state standard by using only one-fourth the energy of other state buildings.

Combining Don’s environmentally sensitive approach with his relationship-based clarification process produces projects that more than meet the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Summary of Professional Background

  • National Council of Architectural Registration Board Certificate
  • Licensed Practicing Architect, States of MT, ND, WY
  • Tau Sigma Delta Honorary for Contribution in the Field of Architectural Design, 1993
  • American Institute of Architects, Montana Board of Directors
  • President of Montana Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1993
  • Visiting Architectural Critic, Montana State University, School of Architecture
  • Bozeman City-County Planning Board 1981-86, Vice-Chairman, 1986
  • Civil Engineer Corp Officer School, U.S. Navy, 1968
  • Public Works, Planning Officer, Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA, 1968-1969
  • Officer-in-Charge, Palmer Station Antarctica, U.S. Navy, Deep Freeze 70, 1969-1971
  • Completed Architectural Internship, Sausalito, CA, 1972

Education

  • 1967 Bachelor of Architecture degree, Montana State University
  • State of Montana, #680
  • State of North Dakota, #1007
  • State of Wyoming, #C-1134
  • State of South Dakota, #C-1304
  • State of California, #C-31216

Range of Project Experience

  • Livingston Park County Library, Livingston, Montana
  • Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, Emigrant, Montana
  • Missoula Technology and Development Center, Missoula, Montana
  • Dry Creek Residence, Belgrade, Montana
  • St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Helena, Montana
  • Crail Creek Condominiums, Big Sky, Montana
  • Schematic Design for the EPICenter Pilot Project, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana
  • Design themes and imagery for new Compuseum and conference center, Bozeman, Montana
  • Western Security Bank Building, Bozeman, Montana
  • Montana State University New Residence Halls, Bozeman, Montana
  • MSU Centennial Mall (restoration of campus core)
  • Great Harvest Bakery and Rocky Mountain Roasting, North 7th Street
  • Main Street, Bozeman, Montana
  • Taylor Residence, Bozeman, Montana
  • Lee Metcalf Building, Department of Natural Resources Building, Helena, Montana