ABOUT OUR FIRM

Daniel Silvernail Architect Inc., (DSAi) is a Santa Cruz County based design firm recognized for its innovative work in architecture, interior design, sustainable practice, and master planning. We design buildings and spaces that are well crafted, meet our clients’ needs and aspirations, respond to the unique aspects of site and climate, and achieve high levels of environmental stewardship.

We have been privileged to work with extraordinary clients on a wide range of new, adaptive reuse, renovation, and master planning projects. We embody an inclusive, collaborative design process resulting in built works that best serve our clients and are highly valued by their communities. Our services include:

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING Architectural Design Master Planning/Feasibility Studies Programming Site Planning & Site Selection Design/Build Team Participation Public Workshop Planning & Facilitation Facilities Inventory & Needs Assessment SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Design/LEED Charrettes Sustainability Goal Setting Materials Consulting I.A.Q. Research/Specification Green Building Evaluation Passive Solar Design Net-Zero Energy Design Carbon Calculations Site Sensitive Design Water Conservation Strategies CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION Construction Observation Post Construction Review Post Occupancy Evaluations

Figure/Ground Diagram, SCVH Campus Project © DSAi

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501 Mission Street, Suite #2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 • tel 831-462-9138 • ©2025
Our mission is to be your resource for • innovative • environmentally responsible • architectural design solutions