View Principal Biographies - Charles Henry Goldstein   Robert Charles Atwood

Architectural Energies has been providing professional services from its New England location for over a  quarter century. The firm has been recognized repeatedly for the projects it has produced. Projects which have reached not only across the United States, but around the world; including Hungry, Israel, and Canada.

In a world all to often characterized with superficial ethics and performance, Architectural Energies takes great pride in being repeatedly recognized as the firm that adheres to the traditional values of quality, integrity and expertise, while utilizing the latest, proven technology to deliver the best project customized to our Clients’ needs.

Whether one is in need of a full line of construction services, specialized consulting, complex one of a kind projects, regardless of demanding budgets, Architectural Energies stands ready to meet the Clients’ needs with unprecedented professionalism and personal commitment.

Our philosophy is to carefully create and mold each building into an important and individual space, respecting, as a challenge, the value of fiscal responsibility. During the evolution of a project, concept to completion, Architectural Energies interfaces first with the Client, then the contractor, as a team, carefully attending to every detail. The Client is an active participant in all decisions, from early sketches through the entire construction process as Architectural Energies keeps in mind what will be best for the Client’s immediate and future needs.

Architectural Energies is able to assist you with all of your architectural development needs:

• Modeling – Physical Models and Computer Generated

• Rendering - Hand & Computer Generated  View Gallery

• Computer Generated Walk-Through Videos & DVDs

• Master Planning

• Programming and Project Analysis

• Schematic Design / Design Development

• Construction Documents

• Construction Bids and Negotiation

• Construction Administration & Management

• Feasibility Studies

• Facility Surveys

• Site Evaluation

• Value Engineering

• Americans with Disabilities Act Evaluations

• Building Code Compliance – of Construction Documents & Existing Structures

• Post Occupancy Evaluation

• Facilities Management

• Space Planning

• Interior Design – Residential & Tenant Fit-outs

• Life, Safety & Security Design

• As-Built Analysis of Structures

Architectural Energies proudly belongs to the following organizations:

• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

• American Institute of Architects - National and Massachusetts Chapters
• Boston Society of Architects
• National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Newburyport Chamber of Commerce

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Firm Principals

Charles Henry Goldstein, Principal - CEO

Charles Henry Goldstein graduated from the Boston Architectural Center (now known as the Boston Architectural College) in 1965 and began his career at an engineering firm.

While attending college, Charlie was awarded several traveling scholarships, enabling him to experience Europe and compliment his education with the unique perspective and experience only afforded by such opportunities. The basis of Charlie’s design approach today and throughout his career is a direct reflection of his personal exposure to architectural design and construction methods employed both in the United States and far beyond our shores. 

Charlie went on to found Architectural Energies in 1983 and has since been acclaimed for his development and implementation of super-insulated construction methods utilizing common, everyday construction materials. These methods, which Charlie has been utilizing and implementing since the 1980’s, are elements of what is today referred to as “Green Technology”.

Leading Architectural Energies for over two decades, Charlie has accumulated numerous design awards for his projects in all categories and budgets. Charlie’s creativity and dedication to his craft has established Architectural Energies as a respected, forward-thinking, award-winning firm.

Currently, the majority of Charlie’s time is now spent in Europe and Africa doing hospice work and providing consultancy services for overseas projects.

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Robert Charles Atwood, Principal - COO

Robert Charles Atwood graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA with a degree in Engineering (1988) and Bachelor of Architecture (1991).

Rob joined Architectural Energies in 1991 as a Project Architect and received his first award for architecture in January 1994 for the Thomas & Mildred Atwood Residence, Merrimac, MA. The Atwood Residence was received the award for 100 Best Designed New Houses in the United States from Wolverine Technologies, whose awards are well respected in the field.

Rob has also consulted for numerous architecture firms throughout New England and Canada. He has a wide variety of experience in the architectural field, including the residential, commercial and civic realms.

In 2007, Rob was recognized as an Exceptional New England Architect by the Boston Society of Architects, with his work to be featured at Build Boston 2007. Build Boston 2007 is New England’s largest architectural design and construction tradeshow.

Rob was further recognized by the Boston Society of Architects as an Exceptional New England Architect and was chosen to have is work featured at the Build Boston-Residential Design Exhibition which takes place in the Spring of 2008.

As a professional, Rob believes and practices that each building and space has to have one basic element:  “Reason.”  Usually, the reason will derive from the client; his needs, wants, or desires relating to a project.  Rob views each design as a tailored suit for that specific individual.  Ultimately, the final product becomes one that the client is most comfortable with and incorporates the client’s best interests as well as the interests of those who will use the building.

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