Eline van Staalduinen Ransom came to the U.S. in 1990 after graduating with a Master of Science degree from the department of 'Bouwkunde' (Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences) of the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, and strives to contribute to her new community with fresh ideas while respecting local values.

In design we try to find the universal language of common elements and scale that trigger emotions and memories, and identify our place in the world and our community. The use of recognizable forms and materials leads to a more complex and irregular world and organization of shapes beyond, creating a place that will continue to delight and surprise us. How do we have the most positive effect on our environment, and how can our environment, through both buildings, open spaces and natural resources, in turn affect how we interact with each other?

We look with open eyes at our communities, to appreciate the value of existing buildings and of the organization of spaces and functions. Preservation of significant structures and spaces, and re-using these when possible, sometimes expanding their functions or modifying them to adapt to new needs and possibilities, will help existing communities prepare for the future and ensure economic vitality. This is an opportunity to preserve the character and significance of a place, while addressing the need to remain relevant.

Our design experience includes re-use of existing buildings, as well as renovations and alterations to both new and historic structures and places, design and renovation guidelines for new construction within the historic district, streetscape plans, and custom homes in the Central Florida area.

Eline has been a LEED AP since May 2008, as well a a green home certifying agent. She is an Accredited member of the Congress of the New Urbanism (CNU-A) since 2009 and received her certificate from the Form Based Code Institute in 2010. She worked with the department of Industrial Engineering of the University of Central Florida, in collaboration with the architecture department of the University of Oregon and the Florida Solar Energy Center, on a research project for 'energy efficient, affordable housing', and has been a member of the Historic Preservation Board of the city of Mount Dora since 2005.