Who We Are
At DAI, we are forensic architects and technical advisors focused on building performance. We investigate failures, evaluate risk during design and construction, and help teams plan repairs and recovery strategies aligned with durability objectives when conditions change quickly.
Our work is evidence-based, practical, and structured for technical and legal scrutiny. We focus on clarity, not speculation, and on standards-based strategies informed by real-world building performance and field conditions.
Our Mission
Clarity that Protects Buildings and Decisions
We exist to help teams understand what is happening, why it matters, and what to do next. Whether we are supporting new construction, existing buildings, or disputes and claims, our mission is the same: to deliver clear technical insight that informs decisions, reduces uncertainty, and aligns with long-term performance objectives.
Independent, Defensible Findings
We document conditions, analyze evidence, and communicate conclusions clearly so decisions are informed, traceable, and well-documented. Our findings are grounded in observed conditions, project records, and technical reasoning, not assumptions.
Practical Solutions for Field Conditions
We recommend strategies and details informed by field conditions and constructability considerations. Our focus is on durability, constructability, and addressing recurring failure conditions and supporting alignment with long-term durability objectives.
Meet our Experts
Meet Our Technical Experts Trusted Across The Building Industry
Our experts combine architectural training, building science knowledge, and real-world field experience to deliver reliable evaluations, repair strategies, and technical guidance.
Eric Domeier
AIA, Principal
Eric Domeier has been a successful expert for over fifteen years. As a licensed architect, he has been representing top tier developers and subcontractors in the California, Arizona, and Nevada
Edgar Aranda
Tech II
As DAI’s most senior staff person, Mr. Aranda has been with DAI since 2015. He holds a master’s degree in architecture and a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture with a
Elan Morris
Tech II
Ms. Morris has been bringing technical strength and project commitment to DAI’s clients since 2023. With a BS in Architecture and Design from Arizona State University, she has professional experience
Avalon Kuczkowski
Office Manager
Ms. Kuczowski is a San Diego native who earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Real Estate from San Diego State University. In her
Alex Romero Perez
Tech I
Mr. Romero Perez is the newest member of the DAI team, and a welcome addition. With four years of experience as a rough framer, Alex understands how buildings get built.
Our Knowledge & Expertise
Solutions for Every Stage of a Building’s Life Cycle
Whether you’re planning, investigating, repairing, or building, our team provides dependable insight and actionable guidance to move your project forward.
Shopping & Acquisition
We help you identify risks before you invest.
Early insight can sometimes save millions. During acquisition, we help developers and owners understand what they’re buying—from site constraints and entitlement challenges to envelope strategies, code compliance, and potential high-risk assemblies. Our guidance supports feasibility decisions, budgeting, and project direction before design even begins.
Design
We help you reduce technical risk.
For design services, we specialize in multi-family urban infill housing. From programming to planning, we focus on technical detailing, envelope strategies, and assembly integration to reduce downstream risk. Our team works with your contractor to identify constructability issues early, advise on durable material selection, and assist with drawings so the build team has a clear scope of work. The objective is to reduce change orders, limit RFIs, and minimize post-occupancy defects through clearer detailing and coordination.
Construction Administration
We monitor quality-related conditions and identify issues that may lead to claims.
Construction Administration is the fourth phase of design. During construction, we work alongside project teams to review submittals, evaluate field conditions, and resolve detailing conflicts before they become failures. We focus on water, air, and vapor control—the areas most likely to cause expensive post-occupancy issues. Our role is to help keep construction aligned with design intent and long-term performance.
Disputes & Litigation
We provide clear, defensible analysis when something goes wrong.
If a building experiences failure in moisture intrusion, or system breakdown, we provide forensic investigations that identify the cause, the responsible parties, and the scope of repair. Our reports stand up often in mediation, negotiation, and litigation. Attorneys, insurers, and auditors rely on our clarity because it’s independent, technical, and grounded in building science.
Post-Occupancy
Post-Occupancy Review Assists in Maintaining Revenue Generation
After year ten the developed project should be focused on profit. Owners and facility managers look to us to assist in identifying aging issues, support capital planning, and strategize recovery after storms, leaks, or catastrophic failures. We evaluate existing conditions, design durable repairs, and support the contractor’s remediation work to support safe operation and reduce revenue disruption.
