Turnkey Eco Homes: Custom Sustainable Design‑Build
We deliver healthy, low‑carbon homes from first conversation to move‑in, uniting architecture, engineering, and construction under one accountable team. Book your free consultation to explore goals, budget, schedule, incentives, and a path to net‑zero performance tailored to your site and lifestyle.
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About Our Studio
We are an integrated team of architects, builders, and energy specialists delivering high‑performance homes with accountability from concept to keys. Our mission is to unite beauty, comfort, and measurable sustainability while giving clients a calm, transparent journey and a home that performs for decades.
Our Turnkey Approach
A single integrated team manages every stage—from feasibility and concept through permits, construction, and commissioning—eliminating handoffs, reducing risk, and keeping decisions aligned with your budget, schedule, and sustainability goals for a predictable, low‑stress path to your finished eco home.
Discovery & Feasibility
We begin with a complimentary consultation to clarify priorities, lifestyle needs, and long‑term operating costs, then perform site and code checks, solar potential analysis, and early energy modeling. You receive a feasibility memo summarizing opportunities, risks, incentives, and a right‑sized budget range with next steps and milestones.
Integrated Design Workshop
Architects, energy modelers, and builders collaborate in a focused charrette using 3D massing, daylight studies, and envelope options. We evaluate aesthetics, comfort, embodied carbon, and constructability together, comparing assemblies side by side so you can confidently choose a direction that balances performance, durability, and cost.
Guaranteed Delivery Plan
We translate concept into a fully coordinated delivery plan: scope definition, milestone schedule, decision log, procurement strategy, and risk register. You see allowances, contingencies, and quality benchmarks upfront, ensuring transparent expectations and a reliable path to permitting, fabrication, site work, and final commissioning.
Sustainable Design Philosophy
Our philosophy centers on bioclimatic design, low‑toxicity materials, and circular construction practices. By prioritizing passive strategies, durable assemblies, and responsible sourcing, we minimize operational energy, reduce embodied carbon, and create healthy, resilient homes that age gracefully and perform measurably better over decades.
Contact usBioclimatic Design
We shape form, orientation, and openings to the microclimate, capturing winter sun, blocking summer heat, and channeling breezes. Overhangs, shading devices, and high‑performance glazing reduce active loads while preserving views. The result is year‑round comfort, reduced mechanical complexity, and significant energy savings without sacrificing architectural character.
Healthy Materials
We specify low‑VOC finishes, formaldehyde‑free products, FSC‑certified wood, and Red List–free options where feasible. By vetting adhesives, sealants, and insulations, we protect indoor air quality and occupant health. Clear documentation, MSDS tracking, and third‑party databases support informed choices with transparency across the entire material palette.
Circular Construction
Designing for disassembly and durability reduces waste and lifecycle impacts. We prioritize modular assemblies, mechanical fasteners over adhesives where appropriate, and products with take‑back programs. On‑site waste sorting, off‑cut optimization, and recycled content selections further lower embodied carbon while keeping future adaptation straightforward and affordable.
Services & Packages
Select a focused package or retain our full design‑build delivery. Each service is scoped with clear deliverables, milestones, and transparent pricing so you can confidently move forward, protect budget, and achieve verified sustainability outcomes tailored to your site and lifestyle.
Pre‑Design & Feasibility Package
Four to six weeks of targeted work including site analysis, zoning review, massing options, early energy modeling, and a decision‑ready budget range. You receive a feasibility memo, schedule, and risk register, enabling a confident go/no‑go decision and a streamlined path into detailed design.
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Net‑Zero Design Set & Permitting
A coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP design set with specifications aligned to energy modeling. We prepare permit‑ready drawings, manage submittals, and respond to reviewer comments, ensuring the design intent and performance targets translate cleanly into approvals and competitive construction pricing.
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Turnkey Construction & Commissioning
Fixed‑price delivery with procurement, site management, airtightness verification, and systems commissioning. We coordinate trades, maintain quality controls, and hand over a performance report with manuals and training so your home meets modeled targets and operates reliably from day one.
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Envelope First
Super‑insulated walls, roofs, and slabs, combined with meticulous thermal bridging control and high‑performance windows, reduce heating and cooling demand dramatically. We specify continuous air and vapor control layers with robust details and site verification to achieve consistent airtightness that supports comfort, resilience, and long‑term durability.
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High‑Efficiency Systems
We design heat pump heating and cooling, heat‑pump water heaters, and balanced ventilation with energy recovery for quiet, efficient comfort. Smart zoning, demand control, and high‑efficiency filtration protect indoor air quality while keeping energy use low. Equipment selection considers reliability, parts availability, and lifecycle maintenance costs.
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Renewables & Storage
Rooftop or ground‑mount solar arrays, paired with batteries and intelligent controls, enable self‑consumption, peak shaving, and resilient backup. We evaluate interconnection requirements, incentive stacking, and inverter configurations, aligning system size with modeled loads to reach net‑zero targets without overspending or compromising architectural intent.
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Customization & Lifestyle
Your routines drive the design. We tailor spatial planning, storage, daylight, acoustics, and smart controls to how you live, work, and recharge, ensuring every square foot serves a purpose, elevates comfort, and supports sustainable habits effortlessly.
- Spatial Planning for Daily Routines We map morning, work, and evening patterns to position kitchens, entries, mudrooms, and retreats intuitively. Flexible rooms accommodate guests or studios. Built‑ins reduce clutter, while daylight and views are prioritized in the spaces you occupy most, creating calm, efficient interiors that naturally support healthy, low‑energy living.
- Smart Home Integration We integrate controls that simplify comfort, not complicate it: learning thermostats, occupancy‑based lighting, quiet ventilation schedules, leak detection, and energy dashboards. Open standards and local control options protect privacy and future compatibility, while thoughtful interface planning keeps technology invisible until it genuinely adds value.
- Aesthetics & Craft Warm natural finishes, durable details, and refined proportions anchor the design. We collaborate with skilled fabricators on stairs, millwork, and built‑ins that balance beauty with maintainability. Material choices highlight texture and light, delivering a modern, timeless feel that supports sustainability rather than competing with it.
Permitting & Compliance
We manage zoning checks, code analysis, and submittals, coordinating with authorities and utilities to keep approvals predictable. Our documentation anticipates reviewer questions, reducing cycles, while our experience with green certifications streamlines compliance without burdening your schedule or budget.
Codes & Zoning Strategy
Early review of setbacks, height limits, floor‑area ratios, and overlays shapes massing and program. We flag variances, wetlands, trees, and easements, then align design choices with the most stringent requirements to avoid delays, clarify scope, and create a permitting roadmap with realistic timelines.
Green Certifications
Whether aiming for ENERGY STAR, LEED for Homes, PHIUS, or local stretch codes, we coordinate scoring paths and documentation. Credit opportunities inform design decisions, while submittal packages, inspections, and checklists are organized so certification adds measurable value without bureaucratic friction.
Utility Interconnection & Inspections
We liaise with electric utilities for solar, storage, and service upgrades, prepare one‑line diagrams, and schedule inspections. Clear coordination among trades, AHJs, and third‑party verifiers keeps milestones moving, minimizing rework and ensuring safe, code‑compliant installations on the first pass.
Budgeting & Financing
Transparent cost modeling, value engineering, and financing guidance help you invest wisely. We provide open‑book estimates, escalation assumptions, and allowance strategies, then align scope and selections to protect performance targets while respecting your budget ceiling and cash‑flow needs.
Transparent Costing & Value Engineering
We publish line‑item estimates, vendor quotes, and contingency logic so you see where every dollar goes. When adjustments are needed, we propose alternatives that maintain performance—upgrading envelope, simplifying forms, or re‑sequencing scope—rather than trimming the details that matter to daily life.
Financing Pathways
We outline lender expectations, appraisal considerations for high‑performance homes, and documentation needed for draws. Our team coordinates with your lender on milestones, while recommending products that reward energy efficiency, helping you secure favorable terms and predictable cash flow during construction.
Incentives, Rebates & Tax Credits
From federal tax credits to utility rebates and state grants, we identify stackable incentives and manage paperwork. Modeled savings and spec sheets support eligibility, reducing upfront costs and improving payback for heat pumps, insulation upgrades, solar, batteries, and advanced ventilation systems.
Construction Excellence
Our field team executes with precision, emphasizing safety, airtightness, and moisture control. Prefab where it helps, hand craft where it matters, and rigorous testing throughout ensure the design intent and performance targets become reality on site.
Off‑Site Prefabrication
We leverage panelized walls, prehung windows, and prebuilt mechanical pods when they reduce risk and time. Factory conditions improve tolerances and protect materials from weather, while early coordination ensures services align with architectural and structural requirements for fast, clean assembly on arrival.
On‑Site Assembly & Safety
Sequencing, protection plans, and daily checklists keep the site organized and safe. We monitor weather windows, manage site moisture, and coordinate trades to preserve airtightness layers. Clear communication and mockups ensure details are executed consistently across all areas, from foundation to roofline.
Quality Assurance, Testing & Commissioning
Blower door tests, IR scans, ventilation balancing, and controls verification confirm performance. We document results, tune systems, and hand over a commissioning report. The process minimizes callbacks, protects warranties, and ensures you experience the comfort and efficiency promised on paper.
Resilience & Durability
We design for a changing climate with robust assemblies that manage heat, cold, moisture, wind, and fire risk. Durable materials and passive survivability strategies keep your home comfortable and safe when grids are stressed or weather turns extreme.
Climate Adaptation
Shading, ventilation, thermal mass, and backup power extend comfort during outages. We evaluate flood, wildfire, and heat risks, aligning assemblies and site strategies accordingly. The goal is steady performance and rapid recovery when unforeseen events test building systems and local infrastructure.
Moisture Defense
Thoughtful control layers, ventilated rainscreens, and capillary breaks protect structure and finishes. We detail transitions and penetrations carefully, then verify on site. Durable, dry assemblies reduce maintenance, prevent mold, and preserve insulating value over the building’s lifespan in varied climates.
Site Analysis & Orientation
We study topography, soils, access, and neighboring structures to optimize orientation and minimize grading. The plan balances solar gain, privacy, wind, and tree preservation while accommodating rainwater paths and service access without disrupting natural site hydrology or habitat value.
Water Stewardship
Rain gardens, bioswales, and permeable hardscapes slow and infiltrate storms. Efficient fixtures, leak detection, and drought‑tolerant planting reduce demand. Where allowed, rainwater harvesting and graywater reuse further cut consumption while nourishing landscapes through dry seasons with minimal operational complexity.
Native Landscaping & Pollinator Habitats
Regionally adapted species support pollinators, require less irrigation, and strengthen local ecosystems. Layered plant communities create seasonal interest, shade facades, and cool outdoor rooms, complementing passive design while lowering maintenance and chemical inputs year after year.
Post‑Occupancy Support
We stand behind our homes after move‑in with training, documentation, monitoring options, and responsive warranty care. You gain confidence operating systems and understanding maintenance, ensuring performance stays high and ownership remains enjoyable and predictable.
Homeowner Training & Manuals
We walk you through controls, filtration, filter changes, and seasonal settings, then provide a digital home manual with model numbers, warranties, and videos. Clear guidance reduces confusion, protects equipment, and helps you maintain comfort and efficiency across seasons.
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
Optional sensors and dashboards track energy, indoor air quality, and comfort. We review trends, recommend adjustments, and fine‑tune schedules. Data‑driven tweaks keep costs low, preserve quiet comfort, and ensure your home continues meeting net‑zero or low‑energy targets over time.
Maintenance Plans & Warranty Care
Scheduled inspections and tune‑ups catch small issues early. We coordinate service visits, document changes, and keep a living log for future reference. Timely maintenance extends component life, upholds warranties, and avoids expensive surprises as the home gracefully ages.
Portfolio & Case Studies
Explore built homes and in‑progress projects illustrating our process, craft, and measured results. Each case study highlights goals, constraints, decisions, and performance, helping you visualize outcomes and tradeoffs relevant to your site and budget.
Urban Infill Net‑Zero Rowhome
On a tight lot, we achieved outstanding airtightness, quiet interiors, and low bills using a panelized envelope, triple glazing, and compact heat pumps. Solar plus storage supports resilience, while thoughtful daylighting preserves privacy among neighboring buildings without sacrificing brightness or views.
Rural Passive House Retreat
A simple, well‑insulated form with sheltered outdoor rooms delivers comfort in four seasons. Material choices emphasize low maintenance and tactile warmth. The result balances robust performance, quiet interiors, and connection to the landscape, all within a carefully managed budget and timeline.
Coastal Resilient Cottage
Elevated foundations, corrosion‑resistant assemblies, and shading protect against heat, storms, and salt air. Efficient systems, battery backup, and durable finishes keep operating costs predictable. The compact footprint maximizes usability, storage, and views while minimizing exposure and maintenance demands.
How to Get Started
Begin with a free consultation to discuss goals, site, and budget. We then propose a fixed‑fee pre‑design package and outline milestones to permits, pricing, fabrication, and construction, giving you clear decisions and predictable progress from day one.