Tom Norris' personal commitment to designing and building "green" sustainable, quality, energy efficient, environmentally friendly projects is exemplified by the fact that he a qualified architect and builder in the City of Scottsdale's Green Building Program and is ranked as one of the top architects and custom home builders by Arizona Business Magazine, "Ranking Arizona". He was appointed to the Scottsdale Green Building Advisory Committee in 2009. As a qualified instructor he offers classes to Realtors, educating them in "green" and sustainability.

As a registered Architect and licensed residential and commercial contractor, he has the knowledge and experience to design what can be built.

After growing up on a farm in Northern Missouri, Tom spent time in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division which enhanced his discipline and drive. After completing his military duty he returned to school and studied creative philosophy and art under the tutelage of Dr Robert Nagle at Northwest Missouri State University. Tom honed his skills of seeing the simple in the complex which has allowed him to find solutions to design and building challenges where others have been stymied.