Who We Are

DSD is a thriving architecture/engineering firm headquartered in Oakland County, Michigan. The firm operates from the Detroit Metropolitan Region where more than 500 architecture and engineering firms have offices. DSD is constantly challenged to improve its services, hire creative, quality-driven staff, and expand its resources to move forward in this competitive work environment.

Our success to date is based on more than 30 years of design experience, long-standing client relationships, and our uncompromising stance of offering superior service.

"We have earned the trust of our clients by doing what we say we will do. In more than one instance we have moved a project to success through our tenacity and willingness to re-engineer. Our clients know we won't walk away from tough challenges."

"Our tradition of superior service sets us apart from other design firms. The opportunities for our growth are unlimited."

Louis A. Trama, PE
President and CEO

Our mission is to partner with our clients in achieving their business goals
through efficient and innovative engineering and architectural solutions.

Our vision is to be a leader in innovative and sustainable engineering and architectural design services.

Quality Policy
We will deliver architectural and engineering services that meet our clients requirements.

We will assure that all employees understand these requirements and are provided with the resources necessary for compliance.

We will operate through a quality improvement process utilizing a technically competent workforce, seeking continuous improvement in all phases of our operation.

Core Beliefs

• Client Needs: Understanding and meeting our clients goals with a focus on program, budget and timing.
• Relationships: Growing long standing and mutually beneficial relationships with our clients and one another.
• Trust: Relationships built on trust with one another, our clients and within the industry.
• Sustainability: Designing facilities and systems that work for our clients while being energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
• Experience: Learning and discovering while building upon the successes of the past.
• Workplace Environment: A professional environment based on the principles of loyalty and integrity, where DSD team members can flourish.
• Teamwork: Working as a collaborative and cohesive team.