Profile of Ted Handy and Associates Inc., Architect. Barrie, ON Architects.

Ted Handy and Associates Inc., Architect, Barrie, Ontario

Architectural & interior design by Ted Handy for Simcoe County

Established in 1958 and incorporated in 1990 as Ted Handy and Associates, the firm has evolved to the present practice of nine committed individuals. The architectural design and interior design firm has created many unique buildings that are responsive to both context and program. Our involvement in all aspects of design, construction and development has been enhanced by exposure to a wide variety of clients and projects. Ted Handy has been able to draw on extensive design experience as an associate and partner in one of Canada's larger architectural firms prior to establishing his own practice. The design support team is a collection of skilled, imaginative and competent individuals using state-of-the art computer equipment and programming. The Ted Handy and Associates staff have worked together for many years across the Barrie area and Simcoe County, allowing for a clear understanding of roles and strengths that complement each other and create a consistent, well-rounded team, committed to helping you achieve your architectural design goals.

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Custom Residential and Cottage Design by Ted Handy and Associates, Architect

Designing custom homes and cottages across cottage country - Barrie, Collingwood & Muskokas

Ted Handy and Associates has worked with a range of individuals and families to produce custom designed residences suited to their specific lifestyle and tastes by providing architectural and interior design services. As with every project, Ted Handy and his team approaches the design process in an integrated fashion ensuring the needs, desires and dreams of the client are met with careful consideration of sustainability, sense of space and use of daylighting. As any homeowner is aware, there are many elements that go into establishing the right design fitted to meet their ideals. Therefore, Ted Handy and Associates work alongside their residential clients as partners in this design relationship. See how Ted Handy can be of service to you in designing your custom home, cottage, chalet or home renovation by calling (705) 734-3580.

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Ted Handy and Associates, Architect designed new green school

Energy efficient school designed by Ted Handy and Associates, Architect

What Makes You See Green When You Look at a School? The education design project is currently on schedule set to open in September 2008. In the spring of 2007 Ted Handy and Associates began the construction stage of this 4902 m2 facility. The new school has been designed to incorporate a variety of "green design" features including daylighting, energy performance and water conservation among other relevant enviro-friendly details. Sustainability and cost consultants were engaged to equip the design team with the most advance product technologies while remaining cost efficient throughout each stage of the project. We would love to learn more about your ideas and concerns on green design for the schools in your district. Contact Ted Handy and Associates at (705) 734-3580.

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Ted Handy and Associates Announced as Architect for New Admin Building

Springwater Township Hires Ted Handy and Associates Inc. for New Administration Building

Ted Handy and Associates Inc. has partnered with the Township of Springwater in designing their new administration centre and offices. Ted Handy and his team have over 17 years in working together, designing for municipalities across Simcoe County. This exciting new architectural design project offers a great opportunity in further serving the local area and applying the firm's expertise in architectural design.

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Ted Handy & Associates Promotes Energy Efficiency

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Ted Handy and Associates has made the switch to using green power. In late 2007, the office of Ted Handy and Associates began using Bullfrog Power, Ontario's first 100% green electricity retailer. Being an environmentally conscious office, it was a natural progression towards energy efficiency. As an architectural design firm, Ted Handy and Associates is very aware of the need to carefully consider the environmental footprint we leave through our day-to-day choices and through design. Our experience with recent projects such as the new Springwater Township Administration Centre and Midland 6th Street Elementary School (Mundy's Bay Elementary) has reinforced our position with regards to environmental responsibility and enabled us to learn more about what that looks like in design and construction. From our selection of natural materials to the most advanced forms of heating/cooling systems, we are learning how we can sensitively approach projects of all shapes and sizes. Both this municipal building and school are anticipating LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), an initiative designed to recognize sustainable green buildings and follows universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. In turn these projects will find their place in the spotlight as recognized examples of sustainability in the local area and nationwide, therefore, becoming a great source of community pride.

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Ted Handy, Partner of Ted Handy and Associates Inc.

Lead Architect of Architectural Design Firm

As the lead architect and principal of the firm since 1990, Ted Handy is responsible for the overall direction of each project to its successful realization. He is the person who is accountable to clients throughout the entire evolution of each project from its conception until the building is successfully occupied. It is his extensive experience and holistic approach that ensures all client concerns become clearly translated into the design, without compromise, and that the client and the user groups are continuously aware of the evolution of the design and incorporation of their needs. Upon completing his education in architecture and environmental studies at the University of Waterloo in 1976, Ted Handy went out to work for the Chandler Kennedy Architectural Group, one of the largest architectural practices in the country. During this time Ted was an associate partner and senior project administrator. He then moved to the Dover Park Development Corporation Limited, with the position of development manager. These positions provided a detailed background in planning, project development, construction, financing, and operation, which he applies today at Ted Handy and Associates. Ted has designed several award winning facilities for a diverse group of loyal clientèle from municipalities to school boards and commercial to residential.

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Rob Knight, Partner of Ted Handy and Associates Inc.

Senior Designer of Architectural Design Firm

As a principal and senior designer, Rob Knight leads the design and production team while monitoring the scheduling and coordination of the contract documents to ensure that the production of documents is in sync with the construction process. Rob works closely with Ted Handy to oversee the development of design, the project team and the technical aspects of the project. He brings to the team his extensive production, design build and contract supervision of diversified portfolio. Upon graduating in 1989 from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute's Architectural Science program, Rob joined Crange and Boake Architects Limited. Continuing in his architectural design experience, Rob also was a team member of Moffat Kinoshita Inc., and Teeple Architects. His experience as project manager on numerous projects brings thorough knowledge of large complex facilities. He has provided a leadership role on various building types including institutional, commercial, residential (low and high rise), places of worship, and industrial. This experience has covered the many elements of project management and execution from document preparation to consultant coordination, contract administration, project analysis, and design development.

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