Site Specific. Client Specific. Unique every time.
We take a craft based approach to arrive at beautiful, timeless, efficient designs uniquely tailored to each clinet and site. Every project has different parameters and we strive to design the best possible home within the presented constraints-no “formulaic” approach with us. Every site is different, ever personality is different, every family’s needs are different, and every budget is different. With a background in architecture, construction, construction management and industrial design-a well thought out design is always the end result. We strive to end with a product that is beautiful, comfortable, and efficient.
While we prefer to couple build services with our design, we have successfully worked with other local builders. If you have an entity in mind that you know and trust and shares our values, we are happy to accommodate.
What makes our product better? We are willing to do what is difficult to achieve what is right. It may take more time to design and execute, but you will have a product that does not require a callback (or worse) after construction due to “issues”. Unfortunately, the current construction environment is comprised of a lot of “actors” that may prove “popular,” but a look behind the curtains can reveal some ugly truths. We design and build for the long haul-not the quick flip.
Simply put, we are experts in our field. We offer years of experience involved with all facets of the architectural design and construction industry. Adding to the mix is the unparallelled building science knowledge requisite of Certified Passive House Consultants, A Masters Degree in Architecture and Construction Management, LEED Certification, a 6 year apprenticeship as a furniture maker and timber framer, welding certification, and….. …much, much more. All of this puts us into a unique position to design a better end product for our clients. Designing buildings employing cutting edge energy efficiency technology is both opportunity and responsibility. We are uniquely equipped to handle the challenges inherent in the process so clients need do nothing but experience the benefits.
Simply put, we are experts in our field. We offer years of experience involved with
“A Passive House is a very well-insulated, virtually air-tight building that is primarily heated by passive solar gain and by internal gains from people, electrical equipment, etc. Energy losses are minimized. Any remaining heat demand is provided by an extremely small source. Avoidance of heat gain through shading and window orientation also helps to limit any cooling load, which is similarly minimized. An energy recovery ventilator provides a constant, balanced fresh air supply. The result is an impressive system that not only saves up to 90% of space heating costs, but also provides a uniquely terrific indoor air quality. ” -PHIUS
WorkshopL provides full service residential design incorporating the Passive House Design Protocol. This is THE most efficient means for a client to reach both aesthetic, comfort, and energy efficiency goals. A symbiosis must exist between aesthetics and performance, and workshopL is uniquely situated to coordinate the many variables of the design process.
We can take projects through the LEED certification process. LEED is an abbreviation for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED has generally been more accepted in the commercial building realm, however, we have found that the basic premises of LEED can be applied to the residential sector. Often there is significant overlap of LEED concepts with general principles of good design.
WorkshopL takes building science very seriously. We meticulously optimize and design our building assemblies to be at the cutting edge of building performance without experimentation. We mix time tested principles with precise computer modeling to derive building assemblies that provide optimum performance in a given situation and climate. We are scientists as well as designers. Our knowledge in the building science field has become a valuable asset not only to our clients, but we have been mobilized on more than one occasion to provide input to projects designed by other architects!
Simply put, we are experts in our field. We offer years of experience involved with all facets of the architectural design and construction industry. Adding to the mix is the unparallelled building science knowledge requisite of Certified Passive House Consultants, A Masters Degree in Architecture and Construction Management, LEED Certification, a 6 year apprenticeship as a furniture maker and timber framer, welding certification, and….. …much, much more. All of this puts us into a unique position to design a better end product for our clients. Designing buildings employing cutting edge energy efficiency technology is both opportunity and responsibility. We are uniquely equipped to handle the challenges inherent in the process so clients need do nothing but experience the benefits.