Award-winning credentials DYI has a proven track record with industry awards, including the 2024 Build Tennessee Award of Excellence for the Tanger Nashville project, which can be leveraged to approach developers and public institutions looking for recognized, high-quality design partners.

Regional expansion strength With two strategically located offices since 1970 and international diversification since 2010, DYI demonstrates resilience and capacity to handle cross-market projects, appealing to developers pursuing multi-site or transit-oriented, mixed-use developments.

Scale and capability gap DYI operates with a compact team (11-50 employees) yet delivers full-service architectural, planning, and multifamily capabilities, presenting an opportunity to partner with larger firms seeking specialized, responsive design support for niche assignments.

Sustainable and mixed-use focus The firm’s experience in urban planning, mixed-use environments, and multifamily residential development positions it to win projects that require integrated design solutions across live-work-play typologies, especially in growing urban markets.

Technology enabled delivery DYI uses a tech stack including Autodesk Revit and cloud/digital tools, signaling efficiency in BIM-enabled workflows that can reduce project timelines and improve collaboration for complex developments seeking modern delivery capabilities.