Design Alaska, Inc.
Committed to our clients, dedicated to our employees, and devoted to our community
About the firm
Design Alaska is a multi-disciplinary practice with a full staff of registered professionals in architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying. Founded in 1957, it is the largest full-service architectural and engineering business in Interior Alaska, serving clients across Fairbanks and beyond.
- Established
- 1957
- Team
- Midsize
- Firm type
- Architecture & Engineering · Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture · MEP
People
Emily WinfieldPresident
Jeff PutnamVice President
Jack WilburChief Financial Officer
James BartlettLead Architect
Cutter DegerlundLead Civil Engineer
Samuel MitchellLead Structural Engineer
Marcus CurleyLead Mechanical Engineer
Eric GabrielsonLead Land Surveyor
Sabrina DavisOffice and H.R. Manager
Capabilities
Architecture
Professional planning and architectural design for housing, retail, commercial, medical, educational, and administrative facilities, optimized for varied climatic regions.
Civil Engineering
Site planning and infrastructure engineering, including design and feasibility studies for airports, roadways, utilities, and fuel-handling systems.
- Airport & Roadway Design
Planning, study, and design of airports and roadways in rural and urban areas.
- Utility Engineering
Utility design and system planning either in support of buildings or as independent projects.
- Fuel-Handling Systems Design
Engineering and analysis of bulk fuel-handling facilities and distribution systems.
Structural Engineering
Designs cold-climate structures and systems for extreme northern and coastal conditions.
MEP Engineering
Integrated mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and control systems engineering tailored for operational resilience in challenging northern environments.
- Mechanical Engineering
In-house mechanical systems design for diverse building types and extreme climates.
- Electrical Engineering
Power, lighting, and electrical system design for facilities and infrastructure.
- Fire Protection Engineering
Specialized fire safety and suppression system engineering.
- Control Systems Engineering
Design of automated building and industrial process controls.
Environmental Engineering
Environmental studies and engineering solutions designed to support sustainable development and regulatory compliance.
Landscape Architecture
Site design and landscape planning that harmonizes built structures with the surrounding natural environment.
Land Surveying
Comprehensive surveying services utilizing advanced technology to support engineering, boundary definition, and land development.
- Cadastral Surveys
Boundary determination and legal property line surveys.
- Topographic Surveys
Detailed terrain and elevation mapping to support engineering design.
- Control Surveys
High-accuracy geodetic and control network establishment.
- Engineering Surveys
Precise surveys directly supporting design, planning, and pre-construction.
- GPS Surveys
Satellite-based positioning and mapping across remote regions.
Industries
Residential · Retail · Commercial · Industrial · Laboratories · Education · Healthcare · Aviation · Highways & Roads · Utilities
Projects
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