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With a unique combination of skills as a coach, architect, designer who brings into play nature’s principles and understands sustainability, with experience in Gestalt principles, and as someone who always has an eye out for how to effectively and economically increase harmony and functionality while eliminating clutter, I’m instantly aware of how to turn a house into a home and a workspace into a comfortable and productivity center for your career and creativity.

Synthesizing influences as diverse as Frank Lloyd Wright, Gestalt pioneer Fritz Perls, “gossamer engineer”/systems designer John Todd (co-founder of the New Alchemy Institute and Ocean Arks International), and The Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture , my holistic neurocentric design approach is tailored to maximize comfort and functionality while minimizing cost. I have extensive experience with projects as complex as designing passive/active solar homes and renovating/re-purposing old industrial spaces or older houses—and as simple as turning a single room into a haven that complements your personality, allows you do develop a better work style, and creates a desire to spend time in that room.

Beginning with a walk-through either in person or over the Internet, client centered co-creative thinking can lead you to think very differently about the space you live and work in, and how it can not only remove any barriers to effectiveness but help you reach your full potential.

My passion is in helping people live more peacefully, more productively, and in better harmony with self, each other, and the planet by dwelling in spaces that restore, renew, and revitalize their lives. That means treating architecture as a health resource in the five categories of physical, psychological, social, aesthetic and global well-being.

After seven years of apprenticeship at the award-winning Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Boston firm of Huygens & Tappé, while attending Boston Architectural College, my growing interest in designing in harmony with the earth led me to join Ecos, Inc. in Newton, Massachusetts—designing both passive/active-solar homes.

With a growing love of Maine, I moved to Portland and eight years of employment at Fore River Co., transforming Old Port buildings, warehouses and mills into vibrant office and retail spaces as a key feature in Portland’s downtown renaissance. In 1986, I opened on Portland’s Custom House Wharf my first architectural firm, Sustainable Environments.

Pivoting around the possibility of dropping out of the architecture profession all together and becoming a Licensed Gestalt Therapist instead, I was encouraged by a gestalt-based neurocentric- design architect to integrate both architecture and counseling into the sole essence of what architecture offers the occupants – spaces that can truly support desired behavior patterns. With the additional support from an Art Therapist, “Architectural Therapy” was envisioned – what initially was called Personal Environmental Counseling (PEC).

In 1995 long-time friend, Roger Richmond, now Professor Emeritus of Architecture at University of Maine, and I formed SpaceTherapy, Inc., thriving for eight years before transitioning into doing business as DwellRight.

Continuing my collegial partnership with Roger, I’ve expanded my normal architectural design services to include SpaceBehavior Coaching/Consulting to help people locate and harness the positive potential of their existing spaces and furnishings.

Contact me to schedule a Free initial tele-conference, and to explore this 2-part Radio-Interview of me on how Space Deficit Disorder (SDD) that exist in almost all personal living and work environments can be easily converted into Integrated Behavioral Environments (IBE).  These popular and rewarding coaching or consulting sessions can either be on-site or on-line.

For real-world credentials and what my clients say about this transformative work, check out the Kudos from satisfied clients.

Thanks for visiting. I’m delighted we’re connected and I’m excited for the journey ahead.

In Gratitude & Solidarity,    Terry

 

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