Craig DroneAIA, LEED AP, NCARB

Craig Drone is a Principal and Quality Director at LPA Design Studios.

Previously, as the founding Regional Studio Director for Dallas, he was responsible for developing the LPA presence in northeast Texas. Over the course of a decade, Craig pursued opportunities with local clients and built, trained and mentored a team of qualified designers.

With a passion for creating 21st-century educational environments, Craig believes the direction of design should reflect the needs of the client being served. He has long enjoyed working with educators and is motivated by the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world. A skilled communicator and collaborator, Craig believes in taking excellent care of clients, encourages interdisciplinary engagement and supports integrated teams in the pursuit of ambitious goals.

Craig excels at project management. He balances design, project execution, client relationships, technical production and delivery, and knowledge of the consultants’ roles to achieve a broader, all-encompassing design discussion. He is a true partner and client advocate who negotiates agreements and fees while leading an experienced and creative team.

Craig was introduced to architecture through high school drafting classes. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1988 with a Bachelor in Architecture and immediately pursued a Masters of Architecture with a specialization in Historic Preservation. Craig is LEED Accredited, and a member of the AIA and NCARB.