Kathy Denise Dixon, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, CDT

Ms. Dixon is a licensed architect with more than 18 years of experience involving various building types and facilities. She has been involved in every stage of the construction process and has experience in educational, commercial, and government projects. A graduate of Howard University’s School of Architecture, Ms. Dixon continued her higher education at UCLA, matriculating with a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, with a focus on Housing and Community Development. During her career, Kathy has worked on a number of educational facilities in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. She spent several years working on national contracts with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) projects including Potomac TRACON and several Air Traffic Control (ARTCC) facilities. Prior to moving to government and institutional projects, she worked four years with McDonald’s Corporation developing new restaurants, site planning, designing commercial kitchens, and creating child oriented play areas. Most recently Ms. Dixon has designed civic facilities and faith-based institutions including fire stations, churches, family life centers, schools and senior housing. Ms. Dixon has been certified by the USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environment Design Program (LEED), the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), as well as the Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) Certified Documents Technologist (CDT) program. She is licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Kathy served as the Northeast Region Vice-President of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) for six years and is the current President Elect. Ms. Dixon is active in her church as a Trustee and board member for the Harambee Economic and Community Development Corporation which recently opened a senior housing complex in Alexandria, VA

Education

Graduate Level: Master of Arts in Urban Planning University of California at Los Angeles Undergraduate: Bachelor of Architecture Howard University, Washington, D.C

Services

K. Dixon Architecture PLLC provides a wide range of professional architectural services including Architectural Design, Planning, Engineering, Feasibility Studies, and Interior Design

• Pre-Design
• Programming
• Schematic Design
• Design Development
• Construction Documents
• Bidding / Negotiations
• Construction Administration

Certifications

• Maryland Department of Transportation MBE/DBE Certification No.: 11-122
• Virginia Department of Minority Business Certification No.: 692268
• Prince George’s County MBE Certification No.: 11-6880
• Metro Washington United Certification Program (DDOT / WMATA) DBE
• Certification Number: 11-0501-R MWAA LDBE
• Certification No.: LD2011-0174-2014 / DBE Certification No.: DB2011-0030-2014
• City of Baltimore Pre-Qualification No.: 2091 WSSC MBE / SLBE
• Certification Montgomery County MFD Business Program certified Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)
• USGBC LEED Accredited Professional

Professional Affiliations

• U.S. Green Building Council – National Capitol Region Chapter Member (2004-2009)
• American Institute of Architects (AIA) Member (1998 – present)
• National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) member
  • First Vice President/President-Elect (2010-present)
  • Northeast Region Vice President (2003-2009)
  • Internet Committee Chairperson (1999-present)
  • DC NOMA Chapter Secretary (2000 -2003)
• African-American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP) Washington, D.C. Chapter (2005-2010)
• Harambee Community Economic Development Corporation Executive Board member (2007- present)
• Shiloh Baptist Church Trustee Board member (2007 – present); church member since 1994

Experience

KDA building type experience includes, but is not limited to

• Restaurants (fast food and sit-down)
• Hospital ward
• Faith-based / Worship
• K-12 schools
• Fire Stations
• Police Stations
• Single family homes
• Multi-family apartments
• Museums
• Retail
• Air Traffic Control facilities
• Offices

Publications & Engagements

K. Dixon Architecture PLLC (KDA) provides professional architectural design and planning services to the Mid-Atlantic area.  Founded in 2003, the firm has experience with a wide range of building types including commercial, education, government, residential, and institutional.

KDA is a women-owned, minority-owned firm offering professional design services to public and private clients. Our desire is to provide exceptional service which exceeds the client’s needs. We base our philosophy on the idea that “form follows function” and the ability to provide “high” design on a modest budget.