Modeling the Difference: What Seven Years of AIA 2030 Data Tells UsÂ
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 MostÂ
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…
Laying the Foundation: A Modern Design for the Future of Community Wellness at the Bangor YMCAÂ
The spirit of community and wellness took a monumental step forward on Friday, October 17, as SMRT joined the Bangor YMCA, elected officials, and regional partners for the official groundbreaking ceremony of the new Cathy Gero Bangor Region YMCA. This milestone marks the start of construction for a vital, 80,000-square-foot community hub, designed by our…
Game On! A New Arena for USM: SMRT Designs a High-Performance Hub for Esports and Community
The University of Southern Maine (USM) officially opened its state-of-the-art Collab: Esports Arena on its Gorham campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 22. What began as an idea from USM’s Esports Team is now a dynamic hub for student life and competitive gaming, thoughtfully designed by SMRT. Town & County Federal Credit Union made…
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…
SMRT Reaffirms Commitment to the SE 2050 Program for Carbon Reduction
SMRT Architects & Engineers is proud to reaffirm our commitment to the SE 2050 Program, a nationwide movement dedicated to eliminating embodied carbon from structural systems by 2050. At the foundation of SMRT’s holistic approach to delivering sustainable design is the belief that our responsibility, as architects and engineers, is to progress toward a zero-carbon,…
SMRT Announces Leadership Promotions
We are excited to share the news of four well-deserved leadership promotions in our firm. Their remarkable dedication, advanced technical skills, and passion for creating exceptional outcomes for our clients have made a lasting impact on the firm’s continued success. Philip Chaney, AIA, NCARB – Principal  Philip Chaney is a talented architect with an innate…
Together Day
Every two years, SMRT devotes an entire business day to professional growth and skill development. Together Day, as we call it, is an internal conference held in Andover, Massachusetts, focused on connectedness, collaboration, and skills development that celebrates SMRT’s culture and commitment to being a learning organization. It provides an opportunity to elevate our practice….