Architect & Safety Expert | Forensic Investigations, Construction Defects, Premises Liability

Deye provides expert testimony and forensic analysis in matters involving construction defects, premises liability, slip/trip/fall injuries, ADA compliance, building code violations, professional liability, and workplace safety. She serves as both a consulting and testifying expert in commercial and personal injury litigation.

Yes — Deye holds active architectural registrations in 14 states and has extensive experience applying the International Building Code, state-specific codes, and accessibility standards in forensic contexts. Her multi-jurisdictional licensure uniquely positions her to address code compliance questions across a broad geographic range.

Deye is a Certified XL Tribometrist and TRIAXTouch Surface Impact Tester, enabling her to conduct objective, instrument-based slip resistance measurements and surface impact testing. She is also a participant in the ASTM F2508 Independent Laboratory Study for slip resistance measurements, demonstrating adherence to rigorous testing standards.

Yes — Deye is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector with hands-on experience evaluating playground surfaces, equipment, and design for compliance with applicable safety standards. Her project history also includes direct design and renovation work on playground and recreational facilities.

Deye has over 37 years of active architectural practice spanning retail, multi-family housing, schools, ski resorts, industrial facilities, and more — including founding Dimensional Architecture P.C. in 2003. This deep, real-world practice experience allows her to speak authoritatively to professional standards of care and construction realities that are central to design and construction disputes.

Yes — her forensic work encompasses investigation of roofing, flashing, curtain walls, waterproofing barriers, and moisture management failures in both residential and commercial buildings. Her continuing education record also reflects sustained engagement with building envelope science and emerging standards.