When you meet Danilda Polanco, founder of DOPE Architecture in Denver, you instantly understand two things: she’s not here to play small, and she’s not asking for permission. She’s an architect, a licensed general contractor, a business owner, and a force of nature who has built a thriving design build firm rooted in passion, control, […]
Building with Purpose: How Haven Creates Housing Where Communities Thrive
What happens when an architecture firm is built not only for profit but for purpose? What does it look like when design meets social impact—when a team of architects and builders dedicate their entire practice to making life better for underserved communities? That’s exactly what I explored in my recent conversation with Zach Sunderland of […]