Jonathan Clark
Jonathan Clark founded Community Solutions by Design to prove that a small, minority-owned firm can carry the same technical weight as any national practice — and be a genuine partner while doing it.
One of the rare professionals licensed as both an architect and a professional engineer, Jonathan brings design vision and hard engineering discipline to the same table. His experience spans complex aviation, healthcare, and government work — the kind of projects where sightlines, systems, and schedules leave no room for error.
He is passionate about people, planning, architecture, and building systems, and he leads CSBD’s teams with the precision, responsiveness, and attention to detail clients count on — from the first concept sketch through construction administration.
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The CSBD Promise
Design vision and engineering rigor, under one roof.
Dual-licensed leadership
Licensed as both a registered architect (AIA) and a professional engineer (PE) — so design intent and buildable engineering never get lost in translation.
Reach across state lines
NCARB-certified, with the firm licensed across Tennessee, Maryland, Alabama, Michigan, and North Carolina — and continuing to expand.
Sustainability by default
A LEED Accredited Professional, Jonathan builds sustainability into the work from the outset — energy, water, and materials considered from day one.
The principles behind every engagement.
In the room for the hard part
Senior leadership stays engaged through the difficult decisions — not just the kickoff. We’re a partner, never a compliance checkbox.
Technical depth, not headcount
A focused, credentialed team means the people who win the work are the people who do the work — with real accountability at every phase.
Community at the center
We take on projects that shape communities and enhance lives — and we prove that minority-owned firms belong on the biggest stages.
Founded by nine TSU graduates.
Community Solutions by Design was started by nine Tennessee State University graduates who believed a certified SBE firm could deliver world-class architecture and engineering with real technical depth.
Headquartered in Nashville with a satellite office in Georgia, CSBD is proudly licensed across multiple states — and continuously expanding, bringing innovative design solutions to an ever-wider audience.