Biography
Total Advantage Design and Construction™

W. Frank Little
AIA, ASID, NCAR Board Certified
Master of Science in Architecture Tax Law

TAD™ Founder, Director and Licensor, is the recognized expert in increasing cash flow, building value, and facility flexibility by coordinating architecture, interiors and construction with the tax law.

INVENTOR AND PATENT HOLDER....
Frank Little is the inventor of numerous patents and patents pending that enable elements of construction that are normally inherently permanent parts of buildings to be easily disassembled-Removed and Reused via Relocation (3R’s). This is far more desirable than “recycling” which of course is much more desirable than “demolishing” and placing it in a construction waste landfill. For example, drywall consists of 27% of the waste in a construction landfill according to NAHB. Further, it creates poision Hydrogen Sulfide Gas when placed in a landfill, causing the landfill to be toxic. One of his inventions provides a means to economically “3R” drywall partions (gypsum panels, studs, tracks, plus doors & glass partitions) and reuse them. This is revolutionizing the construction industry, enhancing the built environment, and generating increased cash flow for the user, often without any increase to the project budget. He is also inventor of Green-Zip-Tape™ which is a drywall joint tape. It is a simple solution with a profound effect. His inventions were the AWARD WINNER: U.S. EPA and AIA, Best Product and Service in the Life Cycle Building Challenge.

 
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS:
Clients include a host of Fortune 500 companies, others on their way to becoming one, and several small entities. All are focused on making their facilities more flexible to respond to dynamic needs of employees and production efficiencies, preserve our environment, and be a good steward of company financial resources.
  EDUCATION
M.S. in Architecture, Tax Law / major-emphasis, Coordinating design and construction with the tax law from Texas A&M University: Third largest University in USA, Largest School of Architecture in the USA GPA 4.0; Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society Member.
 
Bachelor of Architecture, the professional degree, from the University of Arkansas: Consistently Ranked first on national Architectural licensing exam scores Schooled by Fay Jones, recipient of the AIA Gold Medal Award by Prince Charles & President Bush.
 
AIA/ACSA Fellowship to Saint John’s College, Professional Practice Institute, ‘93
 
European Sabbatical: Sustainable Architecture, ‘80.
 
 
 
PUBLISHED:
Accounting Today, Real Estate Review, Architectural Record, Texas Society of Architects, Metropolitan Home, Interior Design and more.
 
 
Special Recognition/Awards:
 
AWARD WINNER: U.S. EPA and AIA, Best Product and Service in the Life Cycle Building Challenge
“Who’s Who of Houston Architects” selected by the Houston Business Journal
Professional Advisory Board, School of Architecture, University of Arkansas
Elected to Interior Architecture Chair, American Institute of Architects, Houston
Sustainable Architecture/Creative & Visionary Project winner, AIA Colorado,
No Waste Construction
“Energy Conservation of the Year Award” by HL&P. Used passive solar to obtain lowest utility costs
“Design of the Year” Metropolitan Home Magazine. This project also won the above Energy Award
“Case Study Design”: a national search and selection by Steelcase Corporation
“First Design Award” by First National Bank and the American Institute of Architects
“Mid-Career Fellow” Texas A&M University
Elected Freshman & Sophomore Class Senator, University of Arkansas Student Government
 
Firm Awards:
Mr. Little’s professional career began as the 12th man in the Houston office of Gensler & Associates, Architects. Six years later when Mr. Little was a Director, the firm was first recognized as the nations
 
Largest Architectural Firm (Building Design and Construction magazine),
Largest Interior Design Firm (Interior Design magazine) and
Best & Most Respected by Peers (Interior Design magazine).
 
Served:
 
USA Partner Pier Luigi Nervi and Associates, Firenze Italy
AIA Architectural Licensing Committee
ASID Professional Member, etc.
 
History:
 
TAD™: Founder, Director & Licensor ’94 to present.
KPMG Peat Marwick: Managing Director, ’96 to ’00
Texas A&M Univ.: Interim Head, Interior Arch. ’92 to ‘94
Cornerstone/FLA Inc. Architects: Principal, ’81 to ‘92
Gensler & Associates Architects: Director, ’74 to ’81
 
License Registration:
 
Architecture, and Interior Design; also N.C.A.R. Board Certified for reciprocity license in most states.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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