MERCEDES E. Miley

AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate, Phius Certified Consultant

Mercedes is a licensed architect, developer, and urban designer with experience in a variety of project types, scales, and construction methods. She has an affinity for housing and community-based design that improves the quality of life for the end user and public. As a lover of old buildings, she welcomes the growth and challenges that existing conditions carry to breathe new life into old works of art. 

Outside of the office, Mercedes advocates for the education and empowerment of women and girls. First with 23 years in a variety of roles for Girl Scouts of America, and now through her leadership on the Women in Planning & Development (WPD) Board of Directors. She is also involved in community-run development initiatives on Chicago’s Southside including Friends for a Natural South Chicago and the 7th Ward Alderman’s Community Advisory Committee.

Mercedes earned a Master of Urban Design from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor of Architecture from Oklahoma State University. She has called Chicago’s Southside home since 2018 and now lives in Pullman with her young family.  

Contact:
mercedes@farrside.com
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