JSRa Architecture / ABOUT US

Principals

	Buz is a Delaware-Cherokee architect who has worked extensively with Native American housing and health care facilities around the country. His residential experience includes design as well as construction. His design and construction experience enhance his service in on-site construction administration of our clients facilities.



	Smitty provides leadership in the development of design concepts from master planning through construction. He assures that all of the details of the design, including function, form and economy of the project are in harmony with the client’s vision and goals. He utilizes an interactive design process where he involves the client’s users groups as well as the professional consultants to develop design concepts that meet the established project goals of balancing function, form and budget.



	Vernon has been at the forefront of development of the IHS Health Systems Planning (HSP) Process, and continues to provide training on its use and applications throughout the country. His leadership in Strategic Planning for IHS and Tribal Health Services and Facility Needs is being applied in development of PJD / POR Documentation for new as well as renovation / expansion projects. He is also effective in facilitating the difficult process of establishing service and facility priorities when the Health Care Organization has limited financial resources, but extensive needs.

Smitty and Vernon are founding members of ACHA (American College of Healthcare Architects).

The principals of Johnson Smitthipong & Rosamond Associates, Inc. have committed their professional careers to providing architectural services for Native American tribes, nations and the Indian Health Service.

Our practice is strongly focused in the design of health care and other public facilities. We have firsthand experience in developing PJD (Project Justification Document) and POR (Program of Requirements) documents, based on the latest version of the IHS HSP (Health System Planning) process, and the IHS Facilities Budget Estimating System.

Our commitment encompasses the principle of providing design excellence through interactive design work sessions with the user staff as well as members of the community at large. We also believe strongly in the value of being good listeners and have a commitment to providing excellent services.

TERO Certification
Johnson Smitthipong & Rosamond Associates, Inc. is familiar with the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) and TERO guidelines, and regularly incorporates TERO requirements into its project specifications. During construction phases, the JSRa Construction Administration service monitors the construction contractor(s) to assure compliance with TERO requirements.

Currently, JSRa is certified as an Indian-Owned company with the TERO office of the Cherokee Nation and the Navajo Nation.

Principals