Tamarah Begay is the founder of IDS+A, a Navajo Woman-Owned architectural and planning firm. Tamarah is a member of the Navajo Nation and has over 16 years of experience working with Native American tribes on public safety, judicial, educational, housing projects, gaming and her recent work for the Navajo Nation has focused on feasibility studies and master planning. She brings her broad expertise in cultural sensitivity to strengthen the design of projects with Native American tribes. She is a high-level LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional experienced in incorporating current sustainable practices into her innovative planning and design work. As a founding member of the American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers, Tamarah has long been committed to mentoring junior Native American office staff and students. She is an exceptionally talented visionary, uniquely driven to instill Native American cultural identity in all work that IDS+A designs. 

Education & Professional Credentials:

• Bachelor of Architecture, University of New Mexico

• Masters of Architecture, University of New Mexico

• Registered Architect, New Mexico #5192, AZ, OK, UT, CO, NV

• National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)

• LEED AP BD + C

• Certified Construction Document Technologist

• American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers (AICAE) - President

• United States Green Building Council - Member

• American Institute of Architects National Diversity Council - Appointed Member

• UNM Campus Design Review Committee - External Architect