About the Firm
Architecture by Design, Inc. is an architectural design and consulting firm specializing in all types of residential and light commercial projects ranging from small production single family houses and large custom homes to senior housing and multifamily projects as well as wood frame office and community centers. The firm was established in 2000 by Judith A, Miller, AIA, and has an office just off Main Street in Historic Ellicott City, Maryland. The size of the firm allows personalized service to all of the clients no matter how large or small the project. By keeping up to date with ever changing and growing technology, we are able to provide competitive services comparable with larger firms.
Architecture by Design is committed to providing architecturally creative solutions to its projects while still keeping real world ideas and efficient solutions within the context of the project. We employ the services of appropriate professionals depending upon the needs of each individual project.
The professional career of Judith A. Miller, AIA, CDT, Principal and founder, encompasses over twenty-five years of experience in Architecture and Engineering for a wide array of residential and light commercial projects. Her extensive experience in the field of multifamily and senior housing, gives her an advantage in finding the most appropriate solution to these types of projects. Her ability to design to the client’s program and budget, maintaining the project schedule, and coordinating her efforts with the work of the contractor has been repeatedly recognized by her clients. Prior to founding ABD, Ms. Miller was a Senior Associate at Design Collective Inc. where she managed the residential studio for 10 years. She is currently a registered Architect in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
