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    Veterans Housing | This public-private-philanthropic-nonprofit collaboration offers permanent supportive housing for veterans in a market that excludes many.
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    Federal Laboratories | The adaptive re-use of an aging building creates a world-class research facility at the National Institute of Standards and Technology
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    Federal Courthouses | A National Historic Landmark structure, the Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse is a Beaux-Arts gem anchoring the economic revival of central downtown Cleveland.
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    Federal Buildings | A sensitive renovation for a historic federal building layers flexible, efficient spaces into a structure augmented with modern blast protection.
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    Land Ports of Entry | A comprehensive program, master plan, and prototype design establish the framework and infrastructure for the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry, one of the busiest land crossings in the world.
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    Mass Timber | The Hines T3 Partnership combines mass timber buildings, transit, and technology to shape the future of office environments.
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    Command Centers | The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department headquarters is a multi-agency hub for efficient operations and positive community relations.
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    Federal Corrections | The rehabilitation-focused Joint Regional Confinement Facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord combines transitional vocational training with focused treatment programs for incarcerated service members.
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    Veterans Healthcare | Access to new VA Outpatient Clinics offers a broad range of services and improves quality of life for veterans, visitors, and staff.
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    Museums & National Monuments | The Thomas Jefferson Solar Canopy brings clean energy to Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
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    FEMA Disaster Recovery | The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education Facilities Plan sets a new direction for education in the USVI.
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    Defense Partnerships | Boeing Partnership: 500+ projects over 50+ years, shaping workplaces for an evolving ecosystem of technical and knowledge workers.
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DLR Group Serves Multiple Federal Agencies on IDIQ Contracts

With more than 50 years of experience in IDIQ delivery, we can meet the needs of any federal agency. As streamlined procurement vehicles, IDIQ contracts provide maximum flexibility to our agency partners, while enabling DLR Group to provide consistent design services to agency end-users and stakeholders.

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2025 SAME Federal Small Business Conference

Join our federal experts at this year’s SAME Small Business Conference in Phoenix.

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DLR Group Principal Michael Huffstetler elected 106th President of the Society of American Military Engineers

As president of the Society of American Military Engineers, DLR Group Principal Michael Huffstetler will reinforce the vital connection between industry and government in advancing national security.

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Scaling Impact: SBA Mentor-Protégé Program Boosts Small Businesses Growth

Mentor-protégé programs help service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses gain experience in public sector design.

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The Evolution of a Lab Space: NIST's Wing 5 Renovation

Lab Design News featured the recently completed renovation of NIST Boulder Wing 5.

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2024 Design Award in Historic Resources

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The Leading Edge of Sustainable Design

Pushing the boundaries of sustainable building design, Building 1, Wing 5 at NIST exceeds expectations by achieving LEED Gold Certification.

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Disaster Recovery Planning for Communities

A case study in disaster recovery planning: explore how planning ahead can mitigate some of the devastating effects of environmental disaster.

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DLR Group and Atriax Form Mentor-Protégé Partnership

DLR Group forms a Mentor-Protégé relationship with Atriax, PLLC, an award-winning service-disabled veteran-owned small business.

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Federal Programs Leader Michael Huffstetler Named President-Elect of SAME

In 2025, Principal Michael Huffstetler, LEED AP, Assoc AIA, F. SAME, will be the 106th President of the Society of American Military Engineers.

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Michael Huffstetler

Michael Huffstetler

Federal Programs Leader Principal
Michael Huffstetler

Michael Huffstetler

LEED AP, F.SAME
Federal Programs Leader Principal
Michael facilitates the delivery of programs and projects that serve and support our military branches and the needs of veterans. He brings 30+ years of government experience as well as prior leadership experience in A/E/C operations across CONUS and OCONUS environments.

Michael Minton

Federal Client Leader Principal

Michael Minton

AIA
Federal Client Leader Principal
Michael is DLR Group’s Federal Civilian Leader. He brings over 25 years of experience as a senior architect for the Department of State to a variety of government agencies to design and deliver large, complex federal projects. He has managed the design of embassies in Moscow, Rome, Paris, and Madrid.

Emmett Ahearn

Federal Client Leader Principal

Emmett Ahearn

AIA, NCARB
Federal Client Leader Principal
Emmett leads our work in all federal markets to successfully deliver the best team with the best solutions for cost effective, sustainable design for federal agencies. 
Patrick Dugan

Patrick Dugan, P.E.

Federal Client Leader Principal
Patrick Dugan

Patrick Dugan, P.E.

P.E.
Federal Client Leader Principal
Pat is the Federal Client Leader for our Military agencies. His years of experience make him a respected leader in the industry and in leading our project teams.
Lance Lippencott

Lance Lippencott

Senior Project Manager Principal
Lance Lippencott

Lance Lippencott

PE, LEED AP
Senior Project Manager Principal
Lance manages complex projects and programs for federal agencies. With a background as a combat engineer officer and experience in government and private sectors, he delivers facilities that meet the long-term needs of our communities.
Susan Kirkhope, AIA, LEED AP

Susan Kirkhope

Healthcare Project Manager Associate
Susan Kirkhope, AIA, LEED AP

Susan Kirkhope

AIA, LEED AP
Healthcare Project Manager Associate
Susan is a project manager for Federal and Healthcare projects. She oversees the development of design solutions that support organizational and functional excellence. Susan’s 30-year career as a Healthcare Architect, and her experience as an in-house architect for a major Ohio healthcare provider, give her unique insight into our end users’ priorities for healthcare design and project delivery.

Lance Blake

Architect Senior Associate

Lance Blake

LEED AP
Architect Senior Associate
Lance is a designer for our Federal and Justice+Civic sectors, based in Hawaii. His experience includes federal facilities, military bases, commercial offices, hospitality, and mixed-use projects around the world.

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