Third Dimension Design, LLC is a residential remodel design company — we are not licensed architects. In residential construction, anyone can design and build their own home, hence the term “Owner/Builder.”

The Beginning of a Journey

• My journey began around 1983 in high school with my shop teacher, Mr. Thomasakis, who introduced me to the art and career of drawing house plans.

• This early experience sparked my excitement for design and shaped my vision for the future.

• After graduating from Arcadia High, my friend Joe suggested attending the Phoenix Institute of Technology (PIT) to learn CAD drafting — a perfect fit for someone not fond of traditional schooling.

Learning CAD and the Early Career Path

• Around 1988, I started at PIT, studying Computer-Aided Design (CAD) during its early development stage.

• We learned using AutoCAD version 10, completing a 1.5-year program that earned us an AA degree in Architectural CAD Drafting.

• At the time, we only focused on the architectural field, unaware of other technical design paths.

Career Milestones:

• Burgett and Associates:

  • My first job, thanks to Joe, doing electrical drafting.

  • Learned office work dynamics and meeting deadlines.

• TOR Engineering:

  • Moved to a firm specializing in high-voltage electrical systems and substations.

  • Gained experience using Microstation, a drafting program similar to AutoCAD but with a different interface.

  • Worked here for about 1.5 years before an unexpected life event changed everything.

A Life-Changing Accident

• On February 13, 1993, while riding my motorcycle in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, I hit a large mound on the trail, was thrown over the handlebars, and suffered a severe head injury.

• The accident left me in a coma for 7 weeks.

• Friends rescued me and arranged for an Air-I-Vac transport across the border for medical care.

• Recovery was long — about a year living with my parents, regaining my sense of direction and purpose.

Perseverance and Renewal

• Now, in 2025, I feel fully recovered and more motivated than ever.

• This journey has been one of perseverance, focus, and gratitude.

• My passion for design and building has evolved, leading to a new chapter.

The Birth of Dimension Dwellings

• The business has taken a new direction, focusing more on the craft of building.

• Using a unique foam core construction method coated with proprietary concrete, we ensure a solid foundation, walls, and roof — all tested for durability.

• This marks our transition into a design/build company, giving rise to a new name and vision:

  Dimension Dwellings

  — Building the Future, One Design at a Time.