our team
tim colley
aia, ncarb, leed ap, scup
tim has more than 20 years of architectural experience working with individuals, small and large businesses, local and state governments, and universities on projects of all types, scales, and complexity. he served on the american institute of architects (aia) blue ridge board of directors in various capacities from 2001-2013. additionally, he served on the aia virginia board of directors and aia virginia board of trustees almost continuously from 2011-2017. locally, tim has served on boards for sustainable blacksburg and the ymca at virginia tech, and he currently serves on the town of blacksburg zoning ordinance review committee and the planning commission. tim also received a gubernatorial appointment to the virginia oversight board for architects, professional engineers, licensed surveyors, certified interior designers, and landscape architects (apelscidla) in 2020. he is registered to practice architecture in virginia, west virginia, and north carolina. tim graduated from virginia tech with undergraduate and graduate degrees in architecture with a concentration in sustainable and energy efficient design.
when not serving on professional and community boards, tim spends time with his bride of more than 30 years and their two awesome adult kids in whichever city they happen to reside. tim can also be found riding his tractor around their home in blacksburg trying to find time to get in a round of golf or a sip of good bourbon. recently tim started taking lessons to become a private pilot and loves the adventure that provides. and lastly, tim is a huge VT fan supporting all thing virginia tech. go hokies!!
seth tucker
architectural designer
seth is a graduate of virginia tech's architecture program, and is originally from the baltimore, maryland area. he has expressed interest in architecture, art and the built environment for many years, which led him to blacksburg to pursue his degree. during his time in school, he became interested in the history of architecture and the various styles/movements of different time periods. he has also had the opportunity to work with some awesome people and in some cool places such as chicago, baltimore and the d.c. metro area. seth is excited to grow and expand his knowledge of this amazing industry.
outside of the office, seth enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing ice hockey, and making art. he specifically enjoys oil painting, and hopes to start painting the beautiful appalachian landscapes. additionally, he has a younger sister that attends virginia tech, and a dog named "cooper" back home in maryland.
sky herstine
interior designer
a recent graduate, sky completed her bachelor of science in interior design from virginia tech in may of 2024. while she is originally from newport news, she has had the opportunity to live all over the state of virginia, and in landstuhl, germany prior to moving to blacksburg. she believes that living abroad helped fuel her love for architecture and broadened her perspective of the design world.
when she is not working, sky enjoys walks with her dog popsicle, baking, sketching, and tending to her houseplants.
sami hoyer
office manager
sami hoyer is currently an english literature master's student at virginia tech, where she studies topics ranging from historical publishing practices to genre fiction in the digital age. prior to vt, sami studied music and english at hollins university. while reading is one of her primary hobbies, sami is also an avid runner who loves to take advantage of warmer weather by hitting the huckleberry trail.