Project Manager at Kirksey Architecture in Houston, TX | Kablio

Project Manager at Kirksey Architecture in Houston, TX | Kablio

Company

Overview

1971 Founded

Year of establishment

The company was started in 1971 in a Houston attic by John Kirksey.

2018 Austin

Opened Austin Office

The firm expanded to Austin in 2018, establishing a new office location.

Dallas 2022

Merged with th+a

The firm expanded its Texas presence by merging with th+a in 2022.

27M sq ft

Sustainability footprint

The firm has delivered over 27 million square feet of LEED-certified projects.

In a Houston attic, the firm began as a scrappy startup and has since grown into a multi-specialist architecture practice headquartered on a LEED-certified campus.
Over decades, it has pioneered healthy-building design, earning recognition for energy-efficient, resource-smart projects across commercial, educational, lab, residential, and hospitality sectors.
The firm now operates offices in Houston, Austin, and Dallas, expanding its Texas footprint and service reach.
Its portfolio includes award-winning projects like LEED-Silver SpawGlass HQ, university buildings, mixed-use high-rises, and senior-living communities through acquisitions like House+Partners.
Specialist groups serve sectors including hospitality, education (PK-12 and higher ed), labs and mission-critical facilities, residential, commercial offices, and senior living.
Notably, it has delivered Houston’s first LEED-CI and existing-building certifications—a testament to its sustainability leadership.

Culture + Values

We greatly value each other, our clients, our community, and our earth.
We value great design, environmental stewardship, diversity, and most of all, our employees.
We support individual initiatives and ambition—empowerment, freedom, and entrepreneurial spirit support long‑term careers at Kirksey.
We believe it is our responsibility to design high‑performing, healthy buildings that positively impact the people, environment, and communities they serve.

Environment + Sustainability

Carbon‑neutral by 2030

Company-wide commitment to sustainability

Committed to achieving carbon‑neutrality for all new buildings and major renovations by 2030.

22% energy savings

LEED portfolio results

Average energy savings across LEED-certified projects.

75% construction waste diverted

Sustainable practices in construction

Significant reduction in construction waste through sustainable practices.

Carbon‑neutral since 2018

Operational sustainability milestone

Operates as a carbon‑neutral company since 2018.

Signatory of the AIA 2030 Commitment since 2013, tracking predicted energy performance across projects.
Basic Green imperative: internal framework prescribing a minimum sustainability standard for all projects.
Sustainability & Building Performance team delivered over 130 LEED certified projects totaling more than 38 million sq ft.
Designed Houston firsts: first LEED for Existing Buildings, first LEED Platinum for Existing Buildings in Gulf Coast, first LEED Core & Shell and Commercial Interiors certifications.
EcoServices team since 2002: over 89 LEED certified projects across 6 systems, >29 million sq ft; first Houston‑based LEED Proven Provider.

Inclusion & Diversity

Culture explicitly values diversity alongside great design, environmental stewardship, and employees.
Austin and Houston offices emphasize leadership connecting as humans before employees to build trust.
Empowerment, freedom, and entrepreneurial spirit support long-term careers and individual development.
Fun-focused activities, such as chili cook-offs and salsa showdowns, foster team connection and culture.

Articles

Specialities & Services (Builder Magazine)

Leadership Team