Ileana Schinder, Bio
I am an architect,
I design homes.
My designs bring spaces to life. I add exceptional value to projects through a creative design process, construction ideas and conscious planning.
As a house whisperer of sorts, I have worked on a wide range of building types, from tiny galley kitchens to whole house renovations.
I tailor my services to meet the unique needs of every client to fit their budget and timeline.
I have nurtured my passion for architecture since first hearing the click of LEGO bricks at the age of 4. Two decades later, I graduated with a B.A. in Architecture from Universidad Nacional de Cordoba (Argentina) and an M.A. in Communications from American University in Washington, D.C.
I am licensed to practice architecture in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland. I am a LEED accredited professional and a Passive House Design Consultant.
I live in Washington, D.C. with my husband, two children and Cecilia, the dog.
Ileana has been featured in
Maryland Matters
Opinion: On Housing Affordability
The increasing homeless population in all urban centers shows that achieving housing equity will require an innovative approach to residential distribution along with a variety of housing types.
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The Washington Post
Enduring less ado with an ADU
Jay Fazio, 30, is a real estate agent with TTR Sotheby’s and specializes in the neighborhood where he lives — 16th Street Heights in Northwest Washington.
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WAMU
What It Takes To Build Accessory Dwelling Units
What It Takes To Build Accessory Dwelling Units (And Why Some People Oppose Them)
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Dwell
From abandoned garage to Additional Dwelling Unit
As part of a large trend in the Washington DC area, local residents are converting their basements and garage into additional dwelling units to accommodate changing family sizes and the desire to live closer to work, play, and transport.
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Reuters
Cities' interest in granny flats at 'fever pitch' amid U.S. housing crisis
The U.S. capital is one of the most expensive cities in the country, but Derek Wright hopes to cover his housing costs with a novel strategy that local officials are keen to foster: He is becoming a small-scale landlord.
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Urbanturf
A Garage-to-ADU Conversion in 16th Street Heights
Since regulations were clarified on accessory dwelling units (ADU) in DC, UrbanTurf has taken interest in the ADU market, highlighting examples of units at various stages in different parts of the city.
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Washington Business Journal
ADUs are adding up to big business in Greater Washington
Granny flats are kind of having a moment in Greater Washington right now.
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Washington Business Journal
When it comes to building design, what's old is new again
Recycling isn't just for your bottles and cans, you know.
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GreaterGreaterWashington
Accessory apartments make money and increase the housing supply. Here’s how to build one.
In this generation, more people are staying single longer, are having fewer children, and frequently prioritize walkable urban neighborhoods over suburban ones.
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GreaterGreaterWashington
10 things to look for if you’re considering creating an accessory apartment
You may be familiar with the typical “English basement,” an apartment at the bottom of a rowhouse that's particularly popular with interns and small families in DC.
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GreaterGreaterWashington
What Montgomery County can learn from DC’s accessory apartment policy
Montgomery County is debating a change to its zoning rules that would make it easier to build accessory apartments, also known as Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs.
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GreaterGreaterWashington
Montgomery County just made it easier to build an accessory apartment
On Tuesday, Montgomery County amended its zoning laws to make it easier to build accessory apartments.
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