Project Approach

Climate Conscious Building Design


Designing for our rapidly changing world has many challenges. My experience with the locally available materials and expertise has resulted in buildings that are more efficient, energy conscious, and livable for my clients and community. I have incorporated these Climate Conscious Measures into every project where it is practical, as each project is unique and each site has wonderful opportunities for creative expression within the parameters of dreams, rules, and cost.

 

Designing for Biodiversity

  • Native/Pollinator Planting

  • Regenerative Design in Planning

  • Green Roofs

  • Living Walls

Art and Architecture

  • Murals

  • Artistic Flourishes

  • Community Engagement

Sustainable Water Management

  • Bioswale

  • Permeable Pavers

  • Rainwater Harvesting

  • Recycled Graywater

 

Building Integrated Photovoltaics

  • Solar Panels

  • Battery Storage

  • Off-Grid Systems

  • EV Charging

Energy Efficient Design

  • Site Specific Passive Solar Design

    • Building Orientation

    • Sun/Shade Management

  • Construction Types

    • Building Envelope Optimization

    • Window Placement

    • Natural Ventilation

  • Equipment Efficiency

    • Heating/Cooling

    • Hot Water

Additional Specialties

Collaborating with clients

I believe it is very important for an architect to listen to clients’ voices to determine what is the best approach to creating the best project that responds to clients’ needs as well as overall architectural integrity of a building or group of buildings. Together we can create the house you’ve always dreamed of—built with your aesthetics and lifestyle in mind.


Working with couples

Building a home is a complex, involved process, requiring a myriad of decisions, discussions, and compromises. Open communication and creative problem solving, as well as wisdom gained from other clients’ success, help the project proceed harmoniously


Staying in budget

A wise person said, “You can have anything you want, just not everything you want.” Together we clarify your priorities for the project, identifying the areas essential to your vision and those that can be adjusted to keep costs reasonable.


Navigating local building code

New construction and home remodels involve a variety of government departments and their regulations. The bureaucracy can be tedious and, for those new to it, discouraging. My experience steering a project through these entities and their complicated requirements will help expedite the building process and often save money through avoiding expensive pitfalls.