Dennis Erwood, AIA, LEED AP

Dennis led the Studio Meng Strazzara Education Studio where he was responsible for the design of more than 50 K-12 schools and university buildings since joining the firm in 1988.

Following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Dennis met with school officials at a number of destroyed schools. He worked with Schools for the Children of the World and the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) to lead the pro-bono design and construction document production for the École Nationale de Guerin K-12 school in the Léogâne area.

Dennis participated in several award-winning projects during his career, including:

• 2010 A4LE Washington Chapter Polished Apple Award: Robert Frost Elementary School

• 2013 A4LE Washington Chapter Polished Apple Award: Secondary Academy for Success

• 2022 A4LE Washington Chapter Merit Award: The Little School

Dennis retired in 2022. His dedication to designing educational environments continues to inspire others.