Laurel Stone is the Founding Principal of StoArc Studio, an architectural consulting practice based in Dallas, Texas. As a registered Architect and LEED accredited professional with over 18 years of professional experience, Laurel focuses on a niche scope of services for developers, architects, general contractors, and attorneys. Her scope can include due diligence and feasibility, design phase oversight, project management, owner’s representation, contract and drawing review, code analysis, and expert witness consulting. Laurel grew her career with the Dallas firm 5G Studio Collaborative where she was a Principal for the last half of her tenure. During her 15 years with 5G, she managed 40 percent of the company’s revenue and completed over three-quarters of a billion dollars in construction value, primarily in large scale hospitality and multi-family projects. Her portfolio of high stakes urban infill projects ranging from $20-400 million in construction budget includes over 5,000 dwelling units, 1,600 hotel keys, 8,000,000sf floor area, and $1.8 billion in total construction value.