Buildings are our passion, new and old, inside and out. Founded in 1981, Howard L. Zimmerman, AIA, organized a professional team of architects, engineers and designers as well as technical, material, building systems specialists who are expert in façade restoration, interior and exterior rehabilitation, MEP and structural engineering, historic preservation, and roof inspection and repair. Howard's philosophy of personal relationships and stellar service, has resulted in a long-standing reputation as a go-to architectural resource focused on the building as an operational unit. Howard L. Zimmerman Architects & Engineers, D.P.C. (HLZAE) understands the design and technical needs of new and older buildings, with special focus on their exterior façades and building systems. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality professional architectural and engineering services with the firm's unwavering commitment to preserving a structure's design integrity. HLZAE is a full-service architectural firm with over 40 years of experience serving residential, commercial, and industrial properties in all aspects of exterior and interior building design, building renovation, and forensic investigation. The firm also offers interior design services for apartments, lobbies, and common areas. At HLZAE, we address the maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation needs of existing buildings. Our primary responsibility is to assess, evaluate and analyze buildings, estimate costs, produce schedules, research materials, codes and methods, prepare specifications, and resolve complex construction challenges and defect litigation issues. Through our commitment to understanding exterior façades and appurtenances as well as the interior building systems and structure, we provide our clients with a thorough analysis and evaluation upon which they can base their construction, restoration and rehabilitation decisions. HLZAE is Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for 2022.