Teresa will be relocating to northern Florida to live in a custom built house for herself and her husband in the spring of 2024.
July 2022
Teresa Todd, Architect, is RETIRED!! A few projects are in permit status and will be under construction this year. Thank you again to all my wonderful clients who allowed me to pursue a wonderful career that I love.
May 2021
It is hard to stop doing something you love. After 40 years as Teresa Todd Architect, it is time for me to leave the office and enjoy new adventures and experiences. The last 18 months have been super busy and my current projects will carry me through the end of 2021. At that time, I will retire!
My sincere thanks to all of the wonderful clients and projects that have allowed me to create beautiful architecture over the years.
February 2021
Due to a large backlog of projects, Teresa is not taking on any new clients at this time. Check back in mid-summer and we will see how things are going.
September 2020
Projects have been moving at a slower pace. Permits take longer. Inspectors are not entering occupied houses. Building materials have longer lead times. Teresa is taking on fewer projects, anticipating a two-month winter break.
March 2020
I am thankful for my solo practice and my studio at my home in this time of Covid19. I am not visiting houses at this time but am available to communicate by phone or email. Stay safe and healthy, everyone!
February 2020
It has been a busy start to the new year. We applied for 5 building permits in January 2020! More projects are in the construction drawing phase and several are in the design phase. We appreciate your patience as we handle each project with care and attention.
November 2019
I am excited to announce a collaboration with Ashley Roe, a newly registered Architect in the State of Maryland. I have been a mentor for Ashley since her High School STEM days and during college summers. I am excited to have her join me on projects, to bring fresh ideas, and help with meeting deadlines. Ashley is taking the initial steps toward her own practice, and is available for independent projects as well.
March/April 2019
I was away most of March on an African Safari, which was incredible. If you tried to contact me without success, please try again. I am back in the studio now and enjoying the whispers of spring beginning to bloom and bud, and saws and nail guns gearing up!
February/March 2018
Projects are coming out the archives and entering PHASE TWO (or three). Designing in phases is often a client need, and it makes good sense. The construction cost can be spread out, and your needs can be re-evaluated as you go along. It does make for more construction disruptions, and can raise the total project cost somewhat.
May 2017
With the easy availability and user friendly architectural drawing programs now on-line, more of my clients are generating preliminary drawings for their projects. While drawings are the means of communication in Architecture, design is the exploration of many ideas, creativity, context, and personal tastes. In addition to drawings, I encourage my clients to provide photos and wish lists, and for them to allow me freedom to be creative. Together we will explore several ideas and solutions to a project.
March 2016
The Anne Arundel County department of Permits and Inspections will be adopting the 2015 Uniform Residential Code and Uniform Building Code this month. One of the major affects to residential projects will be the fire suppression system requirements.
January 2016
Teresa was the Chair of the New Building committee for St Margaret's Church, where we recently completed a 15,000 sf Education wing to the Church Parish Hall. The new wing hosts 10 classrooms, a large fellowship hall, toilets, elevator, and offices for both the Day School and the Formation Program Leaders. The project took over 3 years and involved almost 100 parishioners in various roles, plus several professionals. Despite a wet, rainy winter, It came in less than 3% over budget and on schedule, and is a Silver LEED Certified building. This month we were told the project is a finalist for the USGBC Wintergreen Awards for a sustainable non-profit award!
June 2015
The architect is working again after almost a month out of the office. The interruption was due to visitors, graduations, anniversary trip, and then an injury to my right arm. Please call again if you didn't receive a return call. 410-626-7877 Teresa is excited about the current projects and is busy designing and drawing.
Summer 2014
I love the smell of cut wood; it's an added bonus to site visits during the construction phase! Seeing the projects develop and progress from a foundation, to framed, to the trades, and finally adding the finish materials, is very exciting. Currently two waterfront houses and several smaller projects are in the construction phase. I'll be adding new photos soon!
Phone number clarification!
YES! I am still in business!
I have deleted one phone line in my office, causing much confusion. The active phone for Teresa Todd Architect is 410-626-7877.
I look forward to talking with you.
Spring 2013
A contemporary-style new house in the Amberly community and several smaller additions and renovations are under construction. The drawing board is busy with many other projects in the Annapolis area, most of them hoping to break ground early fall.
Fall 2012
We have three projects under construction and several entering the construction drawing phase. In the construction drawing phase we fine tune the design and figure out the structural members, materials, window sizes, and kitchen layouts. We have a few new projects in the early design phase which provide creative work to balance the technical drawings.