Experience Life
Through Design.

Welcoming to Experience Innovation…
Creating the places people will love tomorrow is a dynamic, multifaceted mission. It's about designing spaces that spark connection, cultivate belonging, and enhance the quality of life for everyone who calls them home. Next week, we’re bringing together the nation’s leading community developers, builders, designers, and amenity consultants for a deep dive into the future of residential amenities. Through engaging discussions and collaborative idea-sharing, we’re setting the stage for what’s next in community living.
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Bridging the Gap for Quality, Affordable Homes
Addressing the issue of attainable housing is not simply providing people with a place to live—it is about creating communities where people can thrive. Affordable, quality homes are created by employing innovative financial and design strategies and fostering strategic partnerships among government agencies, developers, and community organizations. Addressing misconceptions through education and streamlining regulatory processes can provide broad-based community support. These crucial steps pave a pathway for an increased supply of attainable housing, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for many individuals and families.
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Front elevation of conceptual small lot design.
Creating Density That Lives Well
In today's housing market, escalating prices leave many potential buyers on the sidelines. This growing crisis of attainability demands innovative solutions that can bridge the gap between demand and supply. We believe that strategic small lot design is a pathway to achieving both attainability and affordability without sacrificing quality or livability.
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BALA Home of the Week: Midland
Midland is a charming suburban community comprising of single-family detached homes in Westfield, IN. This well-thought-out plan offers a comfortable and versatile living space bathed in natural light to live larger than the square footage suggests. Read more about Midland on the NAHB Best in American Living blog!
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DTJ Takes Platinum and Gold at the 40th Annual BALA Awards
We are honored to be recognized as one of the leading firms in architecture and community design, and thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with clients who inspire us to create fresh products. At the 40th Best in American Living Awards, we received awards across the board, from Best Innovative Housing Solutions to Best On-the Boards Community and more. Read about these outstanding projects below! 
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DTJ Honored at the Nationals Awards Ceremony
DTJ got a bunch of recognitions at The Nationals Awards for some of our single-family homes, townhomes, and cool amenity designs! Big congratulations to our hardworking design teams and awesome clients who teamed up with us on these impactful projects.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month
In honor of Women's History Month, we have highlighted some spectacular women in our industry and the impact they have made at DTJ.
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