DnA Design is a young full service design firm in Homer, Alaska. Our work includes building design, site planning, landscape architecture, environmental planning and research, and building energy analysis. With projects ranging from private residential lots to large scale planning, renovations and developments, parks and urban plazas as well as habitat and wetland restoration. We are David Scheer and Allegra Bukojemsky. We have been collaborating on designs both formally and informally for over 5 years and officially joined forces in 2006. David’s training and experience in architecture, construction and building science and Allegra’s background in landscape architecture, design and ecology make for a dynamic partnership. We are vested in our community, David sits on the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Commission, and Allegra sits on the Citizen's Advisory Committee for the Homer Comprehensive Plan. David Scheer is trained as an architect with over three years of professional design experience and 20 years in the construction industry. In addition to building design and construction, David’s work regularly includes building energy simulation consulting, and environmental field data collection and analysis, 3d modeling, site planning, subdivision design and construction administration. Ongoing research includes analysis of the economic benefits of sustainable design, built aesthetics for cold climates, and factors of integration between human and ecological systems. Allegra Bukojemsky is a licensed landscape architect registered in Alaska and California, and has over four years of experience as a designer, project manager, and construction manager. Her previous employment includes working as a designer at an award winning landscape architecture firm in California, and as a restoration designer at a mitigation banking firm. Her professional experience includes master planning, commercial development, public parks, private residences, and habitat restoration.  Though a landscape architect, her background also includes sustainable architecture, industrial design, biology, and animal behavior. She is actively involved in various national and state organizations such as the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). She is a LEED Accredited Professional. Allegra is currently employed full time at Biohabitats, Inc. but continues to work with DnA Design on the Homer Suitability Map. Memberships and Affiliations: American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) United States Green Building Council, Alaska Chapter Alaska Trails Alaska Recreation and Park Association Alaska Native Plant Society Society for Ecological Restoration

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