NCSU Plant Sciences Building aerial photograph of landscape layout.

Summit Design and Engineering

Educational Experience

15+ Years of Education Experience

Creating exceptional educational facilities requires expertise, precision, and a commitment to fostering environments where learning thrives. For over 15 years, Summit has partnered with colleges and universities to design and engineer spaces that inspire students, faculty, and communities alike. Whether were conducting feasibility studies on historic buildings or assisting in the constructing of new, state-of-the-art facilities, Summit delivers innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of educational institutions.

As a full-service design and engineering firm offering 14 specialized services, Summit seamlessly combines flexibility, efficiency, and creativity to meet complex project demands. Our award-winning team leverages advanced technology and decades of experience to ensure every project is delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with institutional goals.

At Summit, we understand that each campus has its own story to tell. That’s why we collaborate closely with stakeholders to craft customized designs that support academic excellence while enriching the surrounding community. With Summit as your partner, your vision for a transformative learning environment becomes a reality.

Services We’ve Provided:

// Architecture
// CMT/SI
// Construction Services
// Geotechnical Engineering
// Structural Engineering
// Survey & Geomatics
// Land Development

Whether you’re planning a renovation or designing a new, state-of-the-art education facility, there’s plenty to keep in mind.

You have to account for the type of students you plan to attract, their unique desires and needs, the enrollment numbers, the curriculum focus, staff requirements, and even transportation to and from campus. Designing a new facility can quickly become overwhelming when so much goes into its development.

Fortunately, Summit has the necessary experience required to bring Higher Education concepts into reality. We have been working hand-in-hand with our clients to ensure that our final project is unique and tailored to their needs and identity. Our award-winning firm’s dedication to elegant and functional design solutions means we will consistently deliver a product that stands above its peers.

Need some examples? Check out some of our past projects below to see how we can help you design a functional, beautiful product for your school, college, or university.

200+ Educational Projects

We’ve been involved in a wide variety of educational facilities, from colleges to daycares and everything in between.

430+ Employees

50 Professional Engineers
3 Master Special Inspectors
6 Licensed Architects
100+ certified inspectors throughout North Carolina

Three ACEC-NC Awards in 2023

ACEC-NC 2023 Large Firm of the Year
Vertical Project Category Grand Award
Site Design Category Honor Award

Educational Project Portfolio

Piedmont Community College ADA Improvements

NCSU Plant Sciences Building

UNC Media & Communications Building

Mountain View Montessori

Durham Academy Campus

Eno River Academy

Oxford Preparatory School

Discovery Charter School

Municipal Parks & Recreation
Greenways

Northside Elementary School

View Our Expanded Portfolio

Our Work with the State Construction Office (SCO)

Our experience with SCO through multiple projects means that we understand what a successful collaboration with them requires.

Scheduling

We prepare schedules that include adequate time for the SD, DD, and CD design phases while also leaving time between each phase for the requisite owner and SCO to review the design.

Design Submittals

We ensure that we meet all cost estimate requirements for the design at each submittal point.

Meeting Requirements

We prepare schedules that include adequate time for the SD, DD, and CD design phases while also leaving time between each phase for the requisite owner and SCO to review the design.