Our Philosophy
For twenty years, BHDG has defined our design approach as a focus on empathetic listening, inventive problem solving, and responsive client service to people, projects, and communities. The success of our approach is evidenced by our enduring client relationships and successful, insightful solutions. We believe that creativity, professionalism, and responsiveness are integral to our ultimate achievement – taking care of our clients and the communities they represent.
Guided by empathy.
Grounded in simplicity.
Crafted with care.
MARKETS WE SERVE
GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION & HEALTHCARE MARKETS
Local, State & Federal Government
While each type of governmental unit has much in common, they all have unique project processes and requirements. We understand the nuances of each government client’s design process as well as their own distinctive bid and procurement process. We appreciate their ever evolving and dynamic needs as well as our important mission to design for those current and future needs. By first focusing on the client’s broader mission, we confirm that through our designs we are solving the right problems and addressing each type of project requirement appropriately. Our designs support our specific client’s vision, needs, and mission while employing innovative design principles and sustainability practices. We are passionate about designing attractive, functional, and secure facilities dedicated to supporting our government client’s mission and the people who sustain that mission.
Education
Today’s educational clients require adaptable, integrated, collaborative spaces to support their broader mission of educating our youth. We support our educational clients by envisioning new buildings and renovating older antiquated facilities into modern, flexible, and strategic assets. Our integrative and collaborative design process uncovers hidden value thru the management and input of multiple stakeholders that are an important part of our design process. Our research in the best of current pedagogical learning, universal K-12 and higher education design, health and wellness, and sustainability provides the foundation for creating spaces for our youth that will advance our society. We are passionate about creating inviting, secure, imaginative, and functional facilities dedicated to strengthening our youth and the surrounding communities.
Healthcare
In today’s Healthcare industry, clients require design solutions that address advanced healthcare delivery processes as well as their unique business challenges. We support our healthcare clients by creating design solutions that support operational efficiencies, quality standards, current and emerging technology, and safety enhancements. Within these important project parameters, we design new buildings and renovate facilities that optimize the experience and well-being of patients, families, and caregivers. We are passionate about creating design solutions that position our clients to deliver the best patient outcomes, empathetic caregiver experiences, and functional support of medical staff processes.
Founding principal
SHEILA BAYSINGER HENSLEY
TN. P: 615.810.0900
E: Sheila@BHDGarchitects.com
“I believe great design is not just about how a space looks—but how it feels, functions, and quietly improves everyday life.”
Principal
HAYLEY GRIMES
E: Hayley@BHDGarchitects.com
“I believe great design is not just about how a space looks—but how it feels, functions, and quietly improves everyday life.”