Site Analysis & Feasibility
Before any design work begins, we need to understand what the site offers and requires. This involves comprehensive assessment of environmental factors that will determine architectural possibilities.
- Solar path analysis across all seasons
- Microclimate mapping and wind pattern assessment
- Water flow, drainage, and watershed integration
- Soil composition and load-bearing capacity
- Existing ecology and biodiversity inventory
- Regulatory requirements and zoning constraints
- Utility access and infrastructure evaluation
We deliver a detailed report outlining opportunities, constraints, and preliminary recommendations for sustainable development approaches specific to your property.
Custom Eco-Home Design
Full architectural design services for a regenerative residence tailored to your requirements and site conditions. This is where engineering and environmental science converge to create living spaces that enhance rather than extract from their surroundings.
- Conceptual design based on site analysis findings
- Detailed architectural drawings and specifications
- Energy modeling and performance projections
- Material selection with lifecycle analysis
- Passive climate control system design
- Integration with local ecology and landscape
- Construction documentation and permit support
- Contractor coordination and construction oversight
The result is a complete design package ready for construction, with performance characteristics that surpass conventional building standards by significant margins.
Systems Integration
Energy, water, climate control, and structural elements function most effectively when designed as unified infrastructure rather than separate components. This service focuses on the technical systems that enable high-performance operation.
- Renewable energy system design and sizing
- Greywater recycling and rainwater harvesting
- Thermal mass optimization and heat distribution
- Natural ventilation and air quality management
- Smart home integration for system monitoring
- Backup systems and resilience planning
- Performance monitoring and optimization
Systems are specified to work together, with redundancy where appropriate and simplicity as a guiding principle. Fewer moving parts, better long-term reliability.
Retrofit & Optimization
Not every project starts from a blank slate. Existing structures can be significantly improved through strategic interventions that address thermal performance, energy systems, and environmental integration.
- Building performance audit and thermal imaging
- Energy efficiency improvement strategies
- Envelope upgrades and air sealing
- System replacement and modernization
- Water conservation retrofits
- Indoor air quality improvements
- Renewable energy integration for existing structures
We identify the interventions that will deliver the most significant performance improvements relative to investment, prioritizing changes that address root causes rather than symptoms.
Consultation & Advisory
Sometimes you need expert guidance at a specific stage of a project rather than full design services. We offer consultation for property evaluation, design review, material selection, or technical problem-solving.
- Property acquisition assessment
- Design review and optimization
- Material and system selection guidance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Performance analysis of existing designs
- Regulatory compliance navigation
Consultation engagements are structured as day-rate services, allowing flexibility for projects at various stages that need targeted expertise.
Construction Administration
High-performance buildings require attention to detail during construction. Small execution errors can compromise designed performance significantly. This service ensures that what gets built matches what was designed.
- Regular site visits and construction monitoring
- Quality control for critical details
- Contractor coordination and problem resolution
- Material verification and substitution review
- Testing and commissioning oversight
- Final performance verification
Construction administration is typically engaged as a percentage of construction cost or as a fixed-fee arrangement depending on project scope.