We are architects engaged in creative and modern design that improves people’s lives and reduces environmental impact.
We bring imagination, enthusiasm, integrity, and a keen attention to detail to each project for which we are engaged. While we highly value the ‘art’ of architecture, we are also very pragmatic, and our approach is rooted in strong technical knowledge and an understanding of how buildings are made.
Designing to reduce environmental impact is of central importance for us. We are very familiar with passive strategies to reduce energy use, plus we have extensive knowledge of eco-forward technologies, products, and materials.
Though we focus mainly on building new construction, renovations, additions and other adaptive reuse projects, we also delight in participating in a wider range of design interventions, even small ones. Recent examples include a rear yard retaining wall, fence and patio, millwork and cabinetry, a front facade restoration with added insulation and a window replacement.
What We Are About
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
ZONING AND CODE ANALYSIS
SITE PLANNING
SPACE PLANNING
VISUALIZATION
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND DOCUMENTATION
ECOLOGICAL AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE DESIGN
ENGINEERING COORDINATION
GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDING AND PROCUREMENT
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
FURNITURE DESIGN
What We Do
Mershon is an old surname in Bill Craig’s extended family. Henri Marchand, a Huguenot (Protestant), fled France in the late 17 th century to escape religious persecution. He settled in central New Jersey and his family grew and prospered. The surname itself became Mershon, the phonetic ‘American’ version of the original.
What’s In A Name?
Bill Craig, RA, CPHC
Bill is a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) certified registered architect, licensed to practice in both Pennsylvania and New York. He is also a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC).
Prior to opening Mershon Design, Bill worked with KieranTimberlake, SMP Architects and as a Studio Director at Re:Vision, all in Philadelphia.
Bill received his Master of Architecture professional degree from Rice University (1998) and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Skidmore College (1992).
Bill has taught building technology courses as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University and guest lectured at the University of Pennsylvania Environmental Studies program. He is also a Senior Fellow in the Environmental Leadership Program.