Credentials
Able City’s strength lies in the people behind our work.
Our team combines decades of experience with nationally recognized leadership and a shared commitment to social, environmental, and design excellence. These credentials reflect the trust we’ve earned, the standards we uphold, and the values that guide our practice.
Our Impact by the Numbers
of leadership holds professional licensure and/or advanced credentials: AIA, FAIA, LEED AP, CNU-A, APA, NCARB.
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Over 50 awards and recognitions earned in architecture, preservation, and urban planning across Texas and the U.S.
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in capital campaign and grant funding secured for public-serving clients and community-based projects.
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residents engaged in participatory planning, design charrettes, and civic outreach efforts.
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Years of experience represented across the founding partners in practice and leadership
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Staff trained in TDHCA, ADA, and FHA compliance, ensuring regulatory alignment for affordable and accessible housing.
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The Latest
Trailblazer Award: Mario Pena
2023 Trailblazer Award by AIA San Antonio’s award recognizes a member…
Firm of the Year – AIARGV Awards
The AIA recognized exceptional architectural achievement…
Awards
- AIA San Antonio
- 2026 People + Place Awards
- Firm of the Year 2023
- American Institute of Architects
- Trailblazer Award
- AIA San Antonio
- Webb County Heritage Foundation Award WBCA
- AIA LRGV 2022 Best Architecture Firm
- TASB Excellence in Design Award
- Firm of the Year 2023
- American Institute of Architects
- Trailblazer Award
- AIA San Antonio
- Webb County Heritage Foundation Award WBCA
- AIA LRGV 2022 Best Architecture Firm
- TASB Excellence in Design Award
- Firm of the Year 2023
- American Institute of Architects
- Trailblazer Award
- AIA San Antonio
- Webb County Heritage Foundation Award WBCA
- AIA LRGV 2022 Best Architecture Firm
- TASB Excellence in Design Award
- AIA San Antonio
- Community Impact Award
- Texas Construction Magazine
- Studio Award 2023
- THC Excellence in Historic Architecture
- U.S. Tennis Association Award
- AIA San Antonio
- Community Impact Award
- Texas Construction Magazine
- Studio Award 2023
- THC Excellence in Historic Architecture
- U.S. Tennis Association Award
- AIA San Antonio
- Community Impact Award
- Texas Construction Magazine
- Studio Award 2023
- THC Excellence in Historic Architecture
- U.S. Tennis Association Award
- AIA San Antonio
- Community Impact Award
- Texas Construction Magazine
- Studio Award 2023
- THC Excellence in Historic Architecture
- U.S. Tennis Association Award
- Best of 2023
- Texas Construction Magazine
- Merit Award
- Congress for New Urbanism (CNU)
- 2025 AIA Lower Rio Grande Valley Merit Award
- CNU Planning Charter Award
- AIA LRGV Outstanding Architecture Design and Achievement
- Best of 2023
- Texas Construction Magazine
- Merit Award
- Congress for New Urbanism (CNU)
- 2025 AIA Lower Rio Grande Valley Merit Award
- CNU Planning Charter Award
- AIA LRGV Outstanding Architecture Design and Achievement
- Best of 2023
- Texas Construction Magazine
- Merit Award
- Congress for New Urbanism (CNU)
- 2025 AIA Lower Rio Grande Valley Merit Award
- CNU Planning Charter Award
- AIA LRGV Outstanding Architecture Design and Achievement
Certifications
Leadership includes the first Fellow of the American Institute of Architects on the Texas–Mexico border region
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards certification.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professionals.
Congress for the New Urbanism Accredited professionals.
Certified planners through the American Planning Association.
WELL Accredited Professionals
Fitwell Embassador
Certified Economic Developer
League of American Bicyclists
Urban Land Insitute
A4LE Academy Advanced Certificate in Learning Environment Planning
Bike Texas
Preservation Texas