Our Team
Dan Anderson
Founding Partner
Dan is a founding Partner of Anderson Porter Design, with over 25 years of experience, and focuses on Sustainable Housing. He is a Lean practitioner and brings to every project a strong focus on client value combined with a commitment to implementing purposeful buildings, places, and products.
Dan also has professional design experience with energy-efficient and sustainable design projects, including Energy Star certified projects and LEED for Homes certified projects. Dan is a PHIUS-trained Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC).
EDUCATION:
BFA, B. Arch – Rhode Island School of Design
M.Arch, MDes – Harvard University
dan@andersonporter.com
Dario Boyce
Project Manager + Designer
“To whom much is given, much is expected.”
Dario has a unique view of the design process and enjoys problem-solving and critical thinking which he applies to the design phases of architecture. Growing up on an island rich with history and architecture and having done programs in Spain and Turkey, he has been exposed to the variety that architecture has to offer. From a child, he has been fascinated with preservation and conservation and as a result decided to study architecture.
Outside the office, you can find Dario either baking, cooking, or singing in a choir in the city. Dario draws inspiration from architects David Chipperfield, Louis Kahn, Tadao Ando and artist James Turrell.
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Architecture – Wentworth Institute of Technology
M.Arch – Wentworth Institute of Technology
M.S in Project Management – Harrisburg Institute of Technology
dario@andersonporter.com
Aidan Syms
Assistant Project Manager
"The human need for nature is linked not just to the material exploitation of the environment but also to the influence of the natural world on our emotional, cognitive, aesthetic, and even spiritual development.”
― Stephen Kellert
Aidan Syms is an Assistant Project Manager at Anderson Porter Design. In this capacity, he assists project managers with technical and managerial tasks in all phases of project development. Aidan’s graduate work at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design focused on biophilic design for meta-industrial space. His previous work focused on mobile retail for local and international clients, as well as unique residential design-build projects. His interest in controlled environment agriculture directed him into the cannabis space, where he hopes to bring new levels of biophilic design to the table.
His passion for biophilia stems from a childhood imbibed by nature in the woods of Vermont and the rocky shores of Maine. Aidan loves to design furniture as a creative outlet and is most content covered in sawdust, hands deep in his garden, or out on the water flyrod in hand.
EDUCATION:
B.A. Renewable Energy and Ecological Design – Green Mountain College
M.Arch – Massachusetts College of Art and Design
aidan@andersonporter.com
Brian Anderson
Founding Partner
Brian Anderson, Founding Partner of Anderson Porter Design, is an expert in cannabis architecture with over 10 years of experience designing over 45 cultivation facilities and approximately 35 retail stores across 23 states. His Harvard and RISD education in the craft tradition of making and designing objects combined with an analytic data-driven process has allowed him to provide customized solutions that drive value along the cannabis supply chain. Brian prioritizes sustainability and best practices, actively educating his clients on how to integrate these principles into their design and innovation processes.
With a deep understanding of industry regulations and best practices, Brian ensures his clients operate safely and in compliance with applicable regulations. By developing customized solutions that promote sustainability and responsible environmental practices, his clients are well-positioned for success in the rapidly-evolving cannabis industry. Brian volunteers with esteemed organizations such as SCC, RII, NCIA, ASTM, and NFPA, providing peer review for USDA-sponsored CEH best practice guides, and supporting the ASTM International’s D37.09 sub-committee for cannabis facility sustainability.
Brian's expertise and guidance help his clients pioneer innovative and sustainable solutions that create a more environmentally responsible future for the cannabis industry. He is a sought-after speaker at national conferences, webinars, and panels, addressing topics such as sustainability, efficiency, and best practices in cannabis facility design. Currently, Brian is working with clients in various stages of the state approval process in multiple states, including MA, NJ, CO, OR, AR, OH, OK, MO, MI, MS, VA, WV, PA, UT, AL, and FL, earning him a reputation as a trusted leader in the cannabis architecture industry.
EDUCATION:
BFA, B.Arch – Rhode Island School of Design
M.Arch – Harvard University
brian@andersonporter.com
Danny Stevens
Project Manager
“We should attempt to bring nature, houses, and human beings together in a higher unity.”
― Mies van der Rohe
Danny is a Project Manager at Anderson Porter Design. From his studies and professional experience, he is an advocate for adaptive reuse and multi-family housing, as both present unique design challenges in how we grow and sustain culture in urban areas.
Danny is a proponent of mixed-media representation and draws inspiration from the works of Atelier Bow-Wow, Mies van der Rohe, and Rem Koolhaas.
Outside of work, he enjoys free sketching, tending to his many plants, and renovating his home.
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Architecture – Wentworth Institute of Technology
M.Arch – Wentworth Institute of Technology
danny@andersonporter.com
Liam Bargerhuff
Designer
“I speak for the trees, for they have no tongues.”
― The Lorax
Liam is a Designer at Anderson Porter Design. As a designer, he assists senior architects in various phases of the design process, from conceptualization to drafting and modeling. This is Liam’s first professional employment following the completion of his B.Arch and he looks to furthering his architectural experience with APD.
Liam is passionate about intertwining nature and architecture to provide a logical compromise to sustainable design and urban harmony. He advocates for the integration of lush gardens, vertical greenery, and various sustainable materials as he believes in the restorative power of nature within our built environments and in the integral contributions of nature in our overall well-being. In addition, Liam is interested in embracing traditional material and forms to create an urban landscape that seamlessly coexists with nature, fostering sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and socially enriching spaces for generations to come.
EDUCATION:
B.Arch – Oxford Brookes University School of Architecture
liam@andersonporter.com
Brittany Jacobs
Office Manager
“I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.”
― Vincent van Gogh
Brittany is the Office Manager at Anderson Porter Design. With a degree in psychology, she helps handle human resources as well as accounting for the firm. Brittany has a lifelong passion for graphic design and an appreciation for creativity in the world around us. As someone with previous management experience, she helps keep the office running smoothly. Her adept organizational skills and keen attention to detail contribute to the efficient functioning of day-to-day activities, allowing our design team to focus wholeheartedly on delivering exceptional architectural designs.
Outside of the office, she enjoys exploring museums, planning weddings and spending time with her friends and animals.
EDUCATION:
B.A. Psychology – Lesley University
brittany@andersonporter.com
William Porter
Founding Partner
William is a founding Partner of Anderson Porter Design and has over 60 years of experience in Planning and Architecture. His vision of architectural services includes engagement of the significant stakeholders and design team members through collaboration, commitment, and coordination. This results in high-performance buildings, high value for the client, and minimized time of delivery.
Bill was fortunate to have worked for Louis I. Kahn. He was a member of the design team for Ciudad Guayana, a new industrial city in Venezuela, and was an active consultant in the development of Boston, including Rowes and Fosters Wharf, Leventhal Park, and other projects.
As former Dean of the MIT School of Architecture and Planning, he introduced reforms to make architectural education in architecture and planning more humanistically responsive. As a professor, he taught programming and problem setting, urban and architectural design studios; and the use of computation in design.
EDUCATION:
B.A. and Master of Architecture – Yale University
PhD – Massachusetts Institute of Technology
FAIA – Fellow of the American Institute of Architects,
LEED AP
bill@andersonporter.com
Sarah Woodward
Project Manager
“We travel because distance and difference are the secret tonic of creativity. When we get home, home is still the same. But something inside our minds has changed, and that changes everything.”
― Jonah Lehrer
Sarah is a Project Manager at Anderson Porter Design. Originally from a small town in Upstate New York, she moved to Boston to continue her academic path. Over the past four years, she has learned and excelled in various parts of design collaboration from lighting design, interior design, to architectural drafting and construction. She recently completed her studies at Boston Architectural College and is now starting the process of working through her ARE exams to become a licensed architect.
Outside the office, Sarah enjoys being by the ocean and traveling to new places whenever possible.
EDUCATION:
B.Arch – Boston Architectural College
sarah@andersonporter.com
Zoë Anderson
Operations Manager
“Art doesn’t reflect what we see; it makes us see.”
― Paul Klee
Zoë is the Operations Manager at Anderson Porter Design. She is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design with degrees in architecture and fine art. With her degree and background in architecture and real estate, she has insight into the complexity of the architecture industry. She utilizes her many years of experience and positive attitude to make sure the firm functions productively. Zoë is in charge of administrative tasks for the firm including human resources and accounting.
In addition to her role at Anderson Porter Design Zoë is a printmaker with the Mixit Print Studio. She creates etched copper plates and abstract monotypes resulting in visual spaces that are fantastic alternatives to buildings she has designed or imagined. When she is not in the office or studio you can find Zoë gardening (ie ‘playing in the dirt’) with Dan or walking their dog Hugo.
EDUCATION:
BFA, B. Arch - Rhode Island School of Design
zoe@andersonporter.com
Join Our Team!
We are always looking to expand our diverse and innovative team. Current open positions:
PROJECT ARCHITECT & MANAGER
ARCHITECT: MID LEVEL
JUNIOR DESIGNER
If you believe you would be a good fit for the firm, please send us your resume and work samples: info@andersonporter.com