BELL ARCHITECTS

David Bell founded this certified small business in 1999 to fill an identified need for professional A/E services concentrating on sustainable design, historic preservation, and community development for institutional, commercial and mixed-use projects. Located in an enterprise zone within the Shaw Historic District of Washington, DC, BELL has taken on the immediate needs of the city’s neighborhoods through context-specific sustainable design.

The staff at BELL has experience in site analysis, master planning, rehabilitation, systems integration and the public consultation and approval process. Over half of the team consists of LEED accredited design professionals who have worked extensively with sustainable and LEED certified projects, achieving significant energy savings and enhanced occupant comfort.

BELL Architects developed its office, a DC historic building, into a LEED certified rehabilitation.

 
 

Meet the Team

  • T. David Bell, FAIA, LEED AP

    PRINCIPAL AND FOUNDER

    Bachelor of Architecture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Architecture | VA | DC | MD

    David Bell has a passion and expertise for integrating history, culture, and sustainable design into the built environment. As an award-winning architect based in Washington, DC, he is involved in a variety of project types and scales, including educational facilities, libraries, museums, recreation centers, parks, mixed-use, and multi-modal transportation centers. He is an expert in rehabilitation and accessibility upgrades. His skills focus on integrating technology and traditional construction to achieve superior results with respect to conserving energy, environmental, financial and historic resources.

    Out of the office, David enjoys hockey, downhill skiing, cooking, and exploring nature.

  • Scott Knight, LEED AP

    SENIOR ASSOCIATE | PROJECT MANAGER | HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST

    BFA Historic Preservation, Savannah College of Art Design

    A member of BELL Architects since 2005, Scott has worked on countless historic projects of varying complexities. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring nature and architectural photography. He also enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.

  • Kyra Tallon, AIA, NCIDQ, LEED AP BD+C

    PROJECT MANAGER | PROJECT ARCHITECT | INTERIOR DESIGNER

    M. Architecture, University of Maryland; Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Binghamton University

    Kyra has extensive experience in sustainable and commercial project throughout the DMV area. She enjoys her free time on the water racing sailboats, and she is an executive officer of a small boat racing club. Kyra is also a volunteer sailing coach with the Special Olympics.

  • Erin Holdenried, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, SEED

    PROJECT ARCHITECT | DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY

    M. Architecture, University of Texas at Austin; Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Washington University in St. Louis

    Erin is an expert in architecture and sustainable design with extensive experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams. She is a DC native and has spent much of her life in the DMV area. On the weekends, you may find her walking Rock Creek Park with her partner and dog, hanging out with her nephews, or making pottery at a local clay studio.

  • Joshua Kaltreider

    ASSOCIATE | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

    Bachelor of Architecture, Temple University

    Joshua lives in Alexandria, VA with his wife Meg and their Australian cattle dog Finley. Joshua is an avid stripe bass angler, as well as a dedicated bonsai practitioner. He also enjoys classes at the art league, focusing on ceramics and welding.

  • Elizabeth Edwards

    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

    BFA Preservation Design, Savannah College of Art and Design; M. Architecture, Southern Illinois University

  • Mykel Henry

    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

    M. Architecture, Hampton University

  • Niko Gulyamov

    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

    B.S. Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Keshika De Saram

    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

    Bachelor of Design in Architecture and M. Architecture, University of Minnesota