Category: News

SMRT Architects & Engineers Acquires Petersen Engineering, Inc., Deepening Passive House and High-Performance MEP/FP Engineering Expertise Across the Northeast 

SMRT Architects & Engineers today announced the acquisition of Petersen Engineering, Inc. (PE), a Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based MEP/FP engineering firm. The acquisition integrates PE’s nationally recognized Passive House and high-performance design expertise into SMRT’s multidisciplinary platform, significantly expanding the firm’s reach across the multifamily, affordable housing, and institutional sectors.   The transaction strengthens SMRT’s presence in the Boston…

Building From Within: A Health & Wellness Leadership Transition

At SMRT, leadership transitions begin years before the announcement, in the day-to-day work of a practice: the client relationships built over time, the clinical problems solved together, the expertise developed project by project.  That’s the context for the news we’re sharing today. Rebecca Casey has been named Director of Health & Wellness Practice, effective July 1. And while the title is new,…

Remembering Steve Landry: A Legacy of Care 

Many of us at SMRT continue to feel the absence of  Steve Landry. Steve was the kind of person who left a mark not just through his work, but through his character: his kindness, his quiet dedication, and his genuine care for others. Those qualities shaped how he showed up every day, and they are deeply missed.  One…

Modeling the Difference: What Seven Years of AIA 2030 Data Tells Us 

Consistency over time builds a different kind of picture. Seven submissions in, that picture is coming into focus. That shift is what this year’s submission reflects: seven years into SMRT’s AIA 2030 Commitment, the data is starting to tell a story.  Our 2025 reporting year portfolio is the largest and most robust we have submitted to date: 38 projects, 1.5 million gross square feet, and…

A Village Takes Care of Its Own

On a clear April morning in Tamworth, New Hampshire, SMRT Architects & Engineers joined the Betty C. Ketchum Foundation, local officials, state legislators, and members of the Tamworth community to break ground on Tamworth Village Commons. For SMRT, it was more than a ceremonial moment: shovel in hand alongside neighbors, caregivers, and elected officials, it was a…

Reduce, Reuse, & Create Impact: Extending Resources Where They Matter Most 

You never know how a single act can multiply impact beyond your imagination…  Two years ago, SMRT donated six laptops to support a school in Liberia. This year, we donated seven more. Thirteen laptops total, delivered to schools where students had never used a computer before.  Thirteen laptops. On paper, it’s a modest contribution. But watching the impact, students experiencing…

Celebrating Leadership Growth at SMRT

At SMRT, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and today, we’re thrilled to celebrate the advancement of three remarkable leaders in our Portland and Bangor offices. Their dedication, expertise, and passion for design excellence have not only shaped our firm’s success but continue to push innovation across the architecture and engineering…

Ellen Belknap Joins Junior Achievement of Maine’s Business Hall of Fame

Ellen Belknap was inducted into Junior Achievement of Maine’s Business Hall of Fame on November 4. This honor recognizes the lasting economic and community impact she has had within Maine — from inspiring architects to guiding projects to success. Watch the video below to see how Ellen has shaped SMRT and inspired people within our…