Michael Kramer

Partner

Michael is an accomplished multi-disciplinary design firm leader, managing operations and coordinating teams on regional and national design and development projects of nearly every scale and product type. With 22 years of experience working in estimating, purchasing and architectural design for regional and national builders and design firms, Michael brings a practical perspective to every new project.

As Partner, his management and communication style is directly influenced by his past engagement in the day-to-day operational side of production homebuilding and multifamily residential development. Michael approaches design assignments with the ability to guide every client interaction and project team meeting toward positive outcomes that lead to successful communities.

Michael is also dedicated to supporting and advancing the AEC industry through professional development, networking, association involvement, speaking engagements and awards programs. As a past president and 2011 Builder of the Year for his local Building Industry Association, Michael helped navigate the association through one of the most difficult times in our industry. He continues to engage locally and nationally, speaking and writing about key issues and design trends in order to help his colleagues, peers and clients advance their respective roles in the industry.

Fun Fact

Michael originally sought to study golf course management in college but subsequently changed his mind after a summer working turf maintenance at a country club. He enjoys the the mountains, listening to country music, a good wine and spending time with his wife, Kate and son, Benjamin.

Studio Expertise

Not Your Parents’ House

This year is posing an interesting dilemma for new home design. When markets soften, builders tend to tap the brakes. But pulling back doesn’t play out well when the market rebounds. And as recent years have proven, consumers have set high standards for design. In the past, traditional architecture was the go-to, leveraging nostalgic visions […]

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TNAH 22′ Behind the Design: Specialty Spaces

The New American Home™ 2022, featured at NAHB’s International Builder’s Show, is designed to impress throngs of building and design industry professionals who want a first-hand glimpse at the future of home design. BSB Design is honored to be the lead architect on this year’s home. As our fourth time leading the architectural design for […]

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The New American Home 2022: Behind The Design

Designing a custom home in less than a year from concept to completion is no small task. Building it in less than 6 months is unheard of. Factor in life in 2021, with supply shortages, delivery delays, limited in-person meetings and walk throughs, and that timeframe sounds absolutely ridiculous. But the team for this year’s […]

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