Jeremiah Battles, AIA
I am an Architect with over 30 years of experience in residential design and construction. Projects include remodeling and new construction ranging from new homes and cabins, to small additions and renovations.
My previous work experience includes 6 years at Robert Gerloff Residential Architects. In 2006 I started Acacia Architects focusing on single-family residential architecture with an emphasis on sustainability and environmentally friendly design. While working as an architect, I have taught interior design at the Arts Institute. Prior to working as an Architect, I have several years of experience working in the construction industry. This work includes experience in concrete and masonry, framing, finish carpentry, and roofing. This experience has been an invaluable tool that continues to inform my design work.
I believe in sustainability and creating healthy and well-designed spaces that are both beautiful and functional. I strive for designs that are timeless and well-integrated into the site with strong connections to the outdoors.
My work has been published in several newspapers, magazines, and books. I co-authored the book Split-Visions: A Planbook of Remodeling Ideas for Split-Level and Split-Entry Houses and have lectured on remodeling Cape Cods, Ramblers, and Split-Level homes. I am the recipient of a Minneapolis Preservation Award for a new home in a historical neighborhood.
I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture degree and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota. While in school I traveled extensively to study the languages and architecture of other cultures. Travel has included extended trips to Oaxaca and Cuernavaca, Mexico; Central America; as well as Western Europe with a focus on Italy, Spain, & Portugal.
I believe strongly in philanthropy and community engagement. Activities include serving as a longtime volunteer on the American Institute of Architects (AIA) MN Housing Advocacy Committee, organizer of the annual Search for Shelter Design Charrette, participant in the University of MN mentor program, and volunteering on several projects including designing a mission center and community engagement center in Camp-Perrin, Haiti.
Angelo Davalos
Angelo is a designer with over 6 years of work experience in residential architecture with Acacia Architects and is currently in the process of becoming a licensed architect. His primary expertise is in house documentation and designing for both major and minor remodels. He also has experience with a number of new home projects during his time at Acacia.
Angelo specializes in creating a virtual photorealistic experience for clients, including: video walkthroughs, rendered images, and immersive experiences through a digital model. His goal is to provide the client with an easier way to visualize their designs in order to understand the technical drawings. This is helpful to get a better sense of the forms, spaces, and materiality before construction, along with assisting in interior layouts and selections.
Angelo completed his undergraduate and graduate schooling at the University of Minnesota, earning a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture. During college, his interests focused on sustainability & digital representation of architecture through “digital twin” technology. He also studied architecture abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark for a semester and while there, traveled to 11 other countries in Europe.
Angelo’s goal after licensure is to become LEED certified as an Advanced Professional, providing clients with the knowledge and expertise following Brundtland’s definition of sustainability, “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
Outside of architecture, Angelo is a custom jewelry designer for jewelry stores and individual clients. In his free time Angelo also enjoys skydiving, staying active and traveling the world.