People
Butler Architectural Group values its professional staff, and leverages each team member in a collaborative process with clients and consultants. The studio fosters an environment and design approach that invites ideas to flourish. Internal comprehensive design and sustainability reviews cultivate fresh thought and firm-wide ownership of our work.
Mike Butler, Architect, NCARB, LEED AP
Mike Butler founded Butler Architectural Group in 2010 as a platform to work closely with clients in developing projects with enduring qualities. A licensed architect in Texas, he has more than 35 years of experience designing and executing distinctive projects statewide. In his leading role as Principal and Design Director, he has pushed the office to take on projects of all scales while maintaining theoretical aspirations.
Recent years have allowed Mike to bring along sustainable ideas to his projects. Examples are evident where the design reflects the regional characteristic of where the project is located. His clients have also become more aware of the benefit of using regional materials and construction methods in their projects. Mike believes people have an influence in the environment, which places a strong responsibility on designers to act responsibly. His understanding of the relationship between indoor and outdoor place-making generates ideas that connect the two elements.
Mike has worked to build a staff capable of responding to the specific needs of our clients. His background is varied and includes master planning campuses for institutional and religious clients as well as designing buildings and spaces requiring the understanding of acoustics and visibility/audience connectedness. Some of his projects in Texas with defined goals include The Brook Hill School, All Saints Episcopal School, Tyler Junior College, The University of Texas at Tyler, Dayspring United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church of Tyler and Marvin United Methodist Church. Each project requires an understanding of the client, their needs and the relationship of the project to the selected site.
Mike holds a Master of Architecture degree from Texas A&M University.
Meredith Butler, Designer
Meredith Butler joined Butler Architectural Group in 2021. In her role as Designer, and with more than 10 years of experience in related fields, Meredith has actively encouraged the office to engage in new conceptual and creative horizons having an impact on the design and scale of work in the studio.
Involved in a number of projects across multiple scales, Meredith brings a critical thinking attitude and a knowledge of design, construction and building code to each project. Her experience spans all stages of design.
Meredith holds a Master of Architecture from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University.
Alyson Jennings
Alyson’s key role for Butler Architectural Group utilizes the many skills that she has developed from her background that spans from a Bachelor of Science degree with a Minor in Psychology, to teaching and working in the education publishing industry, to planning and organizing everything from accounting to events for the office.
Her ability to see beyond the immediate into the realm of possibility is a quality that she shares with the firm’s architectural spirit filling a void that complements our mission. Assisting with day to day aspects and helping others is core to Alyson’s personality and has been demonstrated through the years in countless ways. Her desire to see others achieve success is at the heart of who she is and drives her compassionate nature.