Odell

Philosophy

Create lasting value for our clients through innovative design that enhances our environment.

We will do this by managing our business with integrity, by nurturing a culture of excellence with particular emphasis on the well-being of our associates and by serving in a socially responsible manner for our communities.

Values

• Enhance the value of our Associates and their long-term well-being
• Embrace a commitment to excellence
• Use integrity as the guiding principle in conducting our business
• Foster a design-focused culture
• Deliver innovative business solutions
• Serve as stewards of our clients’ resources
• Enhance the value or our company through responsible financial practices

Culture

In the fast-paced world of design, communication is the key to survival, and we ensure those lines remain open by living in an open door environment at every level of operation, including the President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. We also hold monthly office-wide meetings to get a status of the firm from the management team and have an open forum to discuss any issues that are currently impacting our teams.

Our office environments offer a relaxed, studio atmosphere with great views of the skyline, lots of natural light and an open office environment. We recognize that the best solutions come from a team effort, so our firm is organized into teams, which are carefully chosen based on the project requirements. This approach allows us to utilize the unique skills and talents of our associates, provide exposure to every facet of design for each team member, provides a rich and collaborative environment, and ensures all team members have input on the project.

Outside of the work environment, Odell coordinates both adult-only and family-friendly events to help foster a family environment and encourage team camaraderie. Typically, there is one major event per quarter and each year usually concludes with a holiday party. Some events held in the past include themed parties, whitewater rafting trips, amusement park visits, ski resort trips, golf outings, and professional and collegiate sporting events. Some of these events include our clients and consultants to help spread our culture to the people we work closest with. We also sponsor teams and participate in local athletic leagues and competitions including bowling, volleyball, and softball.

Environment & Sustainability

Odell offers top-to-bottom sustainability expertise to our clients. With over 45% of professional staff holding LEED Accreditation, Odell Associates offers LEED certification consultation as one of its core competencies, helping to shepherd projects through the certification process. Our in-house continuing education program trains our employees in the basics of sustainability, rating tools such as LEED and The International Green Construction Code, and the basic technical strategies of ‘green’ building. Our Sustainability Committee educates the staff and clients about sustainability’s basic principles and whole-building impacts of ‘green’ choices. Our specifications writer, interiors and architectural staff continuously maintain and update our design standards.

Sustainability is a principal focus of our business. We believe that as architects and interior designers, we are stewards of the built environment, and must be responsible tenants in the natural environment. We know that both the construction and operation of a facility must be designed to complement and work in harmony with the surroundings, and that the LEED certification principles and life cycle analysis tools are some of the best references for monitoring the entire life of a facility.