Home Owner Project Handbook - Homeowners Project Handbook

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homeowner’s
project
handbook
2012 edition
a guide to massachusetts architects
welcome
Welcome
This guide serves as a valuable resource for individuals and organizations planning renovation, addition or new–construction projects.
It clarifies the design and construction process for a residential or
small commercial project and includes advice on choosing the right
architect and structuring the working relationship. A series of “worksheets” helps you think through your project.
Working with a licensed architect can save you time and
money and improve your home.
Also included is an extensive list of architects in Massachusetts who
are experienced in working with clients to design and build residential
and small commercial projects.
There’s more online. Visit homeownersprojecthandbook.com for additional and updated information.
table of contents
03 Working with an architect
07 Budgeting the project
11 Selecting an architect
15
Structuring the relationship
19
Design and construction
22 Directory of architects
© 2012, published by the Boston Society of Architects, 290 Congress Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02210 // architects.org
Cover project designed by Hutker Architects; photograph by Brian Vanden Brink.
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working with an architect
Working with an architect
An architect listens to you and serves as your advocate throughout
your project. Your architect translates your wishes into buildable
form, addresses compliance with state and town regulations,
oversees the work of the builder, and coordinates all technical and
aesthetic aspects of your project. Your architect solves space
problems; manages your budget; protects your project from
unreasonable extra costs; and resolves disputes that may arise with
your town, other consultants or your builder.
your architect is responsible for
Your hopes and
dreams for your project may be vague and abstract, and are usually expressed in words. Your architect works with you to translate them into a
visual and technical prescription for construction that is very detailed.
translating your wishes into plans for construction.
designing custom work and installations. Each building has a special his-
tory; every site has unusual conditions; and every client has unique goals,
desires and requirements. Your architect seeks a design solution that
unites all these elements and reflects your unique personality and style of
living or working.
Drawings and specifications are
the graphic and verbal descriptions of the project. They describe your
preferences and wishes for the project you are building and are used to
document decisions about the project’s size, function, organization and
aesthetics. They prescribe the engineer’s requirements for structural stability, climate control, drainage and electrical service. These documents
are submitted to your town to obtain a building permit so construction can
begin; they are used by the town building inspector to determine that the
project will meet local requirements.
preparing drawings and specifications.
Project designed by LDa Architecture & Interiors;
Greg Premru Photography.
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Drawings and specifications prepared by your architect also are the basis
for the relationship between you as the owner/client and your contractor
(builder). They can be used for bidding by contractors so you can compare
several builders’ estimated project costs, construction schedules and logistics plans. Once you choose a builder, plans and specifications are used
as “contract documents” (instructions to your contractor) and the basis of
your written agreement with your contractor about exactly what work is to
be done and at what cost.
Zoning regulations,
which are published by every town and vary from one to another,
concern the building’s use, size, relationship to the site and parking.
Building codes are published by the state and address how buildings
are to be constructed—dictating, for example, door sizes and materials,
window sizes and locations, structural lumber sizes, and stair and
hallway dimensions.
helping you meet building codes and regulations.
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working with an architect
Your architect is responsible for translating your specific
needs into a physical, buildable solution.
Your architect coordinates the
work of specialty consultants your project may require, including structural, electrical and mechanical (heating, plumbing, air conditioning), and
civil (drainage and site utilities) engineers.
coordinating the work of consultants.
helping you secure a builder. Labor accounts for more than half the cost of
a building project and materials for the remaining costs. Your architect can
help you through the process of selecting a contractor.
administering the construction contract. On any project, there are myr-
iad small details and opportunities that require resolution. Your architect
serves as your advocate, working to determine if the project is built as it
was designed and specified. Your architect analyzes and helps you make
decisions about “change orders” that could affect your project’s costs.
helping you manage your budget. Having a single, complete set of architec-
tural drawings to present to several prospective contractors allows you to
choose among comparable bids. When your contractor knows at the start
what will be built, costly delays and changes during construction are minimized. During construction, your architect helps determine if proposed
changes are responsibly priced and in keeping with local costs and methods
of construction.
Project designed by Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects;
Robert Benson Photography.
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5 recommendations
from people who’ve done it
1.Contracts are essential. Execute a contract
or letter of agreement with your architect
and builder detailing fees, schedules,
budgets and tasks, and monitor the
process outlined in the agreements
every step of the way.
2.It is far easier to erase a line than to remove
a wall. Make all design decisions before
construction begins—it gets very expensive
to change your mind later.
3.Carefully conduct necessary site surveys,
title searches and similar research.
4.It is not reasonable to expect that a building
project will heal a marriage, friendship or
company; it won’t.
5.Allow budget contingencies for both design
and construction.
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budgeting the project
Budgeting the project
Budgeting the costs of design and construction is an important first
step to help you avoid surprises and frustration. Share with your
architect your budgetary goals and constraints. Only with full
knowledge of your budget can your architect design within your
constraints and allocate your project money wisely.
contingencies
Although much is done to research the site of your project or to predict conditions in an existing building before renovation, there are sometimes surprises that are not revealed until demolition or construction. Examples of
these hidden conditions are poor soil, underground tanks or piping, plumbing leaks or inadequacies, asbestos, mold, structural deficiencies and insect
damage. Leave extra room in your budget (a “construction contingency”) to
cover the cost of resolving these problems. Depending on the project’s size
and complexity, a reasonable contingency is between five and ten percent of
the total cost of construction.
Another type of contingency you should budget is called the “client contingency.” Reversing or remaking decisions about the design after construction begins is very costly because your builder must reschedule his or her
subcontractors, remove and rebuild areas already completed, and quickly
obtain materials or components not currently on-site.
On the other hand, the opportunity to do things right should include the occasional good idea or change of mind as an anticipated cost in the budget.
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budget worksheet
The following budget worksheet will help you outline costs and fees for
your project. Your architect can help you complete it.
Land and building acquisition and financing
Land cost
Building cost
Title report
Real-estate appraisal
Financing costs, loan fees
Bonds and assessments
Legal fees (rezoning, variances, etc.)
Topographic and boundary survey
Soils/geotechnical analysis/report
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Subtotal $
Design
Architect’s fee
Engineering fees
Landscape architecture fees
Interior design and color consultation fees
Special engineering (solar, acoustical, security, communications)
3D models
Subtotal $
Construction
Cost-estimating
Site work (grading and utilities)
Building construction
Landscaping, planting, irrigation
Permit fees/construction taxes required by public agencies
Insurance (builder’s or owner’s risk) and bonds (commercial only)
Materials testing and inspection
Built-in furniture and cabinets
Subtotal $
Furnishings
Interior finishes and flooring
Interior furnishings, wall/window coverings and upholstery
Appliances
Subtotal $
Other
Construction contingency for estimating errors and unforeseen expenses
Client contingency to cover design changes you make
Cost of temporary lodging
Subtotal $
TOTAL $
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selecting an architect
Selecting an architect
The most popular (and usually the best) way to select an architect is
by interviewing several candidates. This handbook is a good source
for identifying architects who are qualified for your project. Friends
and neighbors can be another good source, especially if they’ve completed a project similar to your own.
steps to hiring an architect
make a brief call to an architect to determine if his or her expertise is ap-
propriate to your project.
when you find at least three with related experience , schedule interviews
with them to discuss your project and review photographs and other samples of their work.
check references from past clients.
your responsibilities as a client
Determine both the ideal and the
maximum you are willing to spend, and communicate it clearly.
decide on your budget at the outset.
make decisions in a timely manner. Try not to revisit or reverse decisions
you already have made because it is likely your architect has already acted
on them. If you do change your mind, tell your architect immediately.
carefully review the drawings and materials. Return them promptly with
questions, comments and changes.
Project designed by ZeroEnergy Design;
photograph by Eric Roth.
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selecting an architect
selection criteria
Use the following criteria to choose among the architects you consider.
Your architect should be licensed in Massachusetts. To check
on the status of an architect’s license in Massachusetts, call the Board of
Registration of Architects at 617-727-3072 or check that agency’s website at
www.state.ma.us/reg.
license.
experience. Your architect should have a track record of work similar in
terms of your project’s size, complexity, type and cost.
You and your architect will need to feel comfortable with
each other as you will be interacting frequently over the course of the
design. Your architect should be a good listener; responsive to your phone
calls; interested in your needs; and able to communicate with you in clear,
everyday language.
chemistry.
references. Satisfied former clients should attest to your architect’s ability
to respect agreements about services, fees and schedule.
Architects’ services vary. Some will carry your project
through construction while others may leave the responsibility for overseeing construction to you or the builder. Match your preferences with
your architect’s.
level of service.
You should define the scope of service carefully, including
possible cost-savings and extras; the use of consulting engineers; and work
by others such as landscape, security, sound-system and interior-design
consultants.
design fees.
During construction, your architect can provide “construction administration” (not “inspection” or “supervision”), helping to ensure the project
is built according to plans and specifications. Your architect should visit
the site periodically to observe construction, work out design issues and
details, sort out conflicts between drawings and existing or developing
conditions, review and approve your builder’s requests for payment and
keep you informed of your project’s progress.
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project schedule
Some residential and small commercial projects can be designed within
a few weeks; however, it’s very important to have adequate time to think
through the options, do the necessary research and talk to people about
what you are planning.
We recommend you allow between three and six months for the design
phase. This can include selecting an architect at the outset of your project
and, later, selecting a builder.
Most small projects take between three and six months to build; larger
projects can certainly take longer. Interior construction can be done in
any season; outdoor construction must be carefully timed. But summer is
a busy time for many contractors, so be sure to let your contractor know
well in advance when you want to begin construction, so he or she can
reserve the time and resources.
Project designed by Studio One-Off;
photograph by Tom Currier.
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structuring the relationship
Structuring the relationship
It is customary for an architect to be paid in several stages (or montly)
rather than with full payment at the end of the job. A downpayment
or retainer may be required prior to start-up. In most cases, an architect’s fee includes compensation for structural- mechanical- (heating,
ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning) and electrical-engineering
consultants the architect may need to hire for your project.
architects’ fees are determined in one of three ways
of the total construction costs, which varies in proportion to the project’s size and complexity
1. as a percentage
2. on an hourly-fee basis plus expenses
3. as a “lump-sum” fee agreed upon in a written contract that includes the
fee method, condition and pricing parameters
the contract
You and your architect should begin your relationship with a written agreement or contract that details your expectations; your architect’s services,
fees and schedule; and all other parameters you and your architect consider important. A thorough, clear written agreement will help prevent
misunderstandings or disappointments.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) publishes more than 80
contract documents that define the full array of relationships and terms
involved in design and construction projects. You can purchase paper copies
of these documents from the Boston Society of Architects at architects.org/
store or as PDFs from the AIA at documentsondemand.aia.org.
Project designed by Carpenter & MacNeille, Architects & Builders;
photograph by Richard Mandelkorn.
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10 questions
to ask your architect
1.What do you see as important issues or considerations in my project?
2.Who in the firm will I be working with?
3.How do you establish fees?
4.How will I be able to relate fee payments to milestones in your scope
of work?
5. What are the steps in the design process?
6.What will you show me along the way to explain the project: models,
drawings or sketches?
7.If the scope of the project changes, will there be additional fees?
8.If the builders’ bids exceed my budget, will you revise the design and
will this carry a cost?
9. How disruptive will construction be?
10.How long do you expect it will take to complete my project?
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10 questions
to ask (and answer) yourself
1.What would you change—and keep—about your current home?
2.What is your lifestyle? (Are you at home a great deal? Do you work
at home? Do you entertain often? How much time do you spend in
the living areas, bedrooms, kitchen, den or office, utility space, etc.?)
3.How much time and energy are you willing to invest to maintain
your home?
4.What do you think the addition/renovation/new home should
look like?
5.When planning a new home or space, what do you envision that
you don’t have now?
6. How much can you realistically afford to spend?
7.How soon would you like to be settled into your new home or
addition?
8.How much time do you have to be involved in the design and
construction process?
9.Do you plan to do any of the construction work yourself?
10.How much disruption in your life can you tolerate to add on to
or renovate your home?
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design and construction
Design and construction
Design and construction projects typically involve six phases.
1. programming (deciding what to build)
You
and your architect will begin by defining the requirements for your
project (how many rooms, the function of the spaces, etc.), determining
how your desires fit within your budget.
2. schematic design (developing the concept)
uring this phase, your architect prepares a series of rough sketches that
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reflect a conceptual approach to the design, general arrangement of the
rooms and general organization of the site. You approve these sketches before proceeding to the next phase.
3. design development (refining the design)
our architect prepares more-refined drawings, which communicate and
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document more detailed aspects of the proposed design. Floor plans show
the proportions, shapes and dimensions of all the rooms. Outline specifications listing the major materials and room finishes are prepared.
4. preparation of construction documents
Once you approve the design, your architect prepares detailed drawings
and specifications, which your contractor can use to establish actual construction costs, obtain permits to begin construction and build the project.
5. hiring the builder
As the client, you select and hire the builder. Your architect may be willing
to make some recommendations of builders to consider and can help you
prepare bidding documents, invitations to bid and instructions to bidders.
6. construction
Your builder builds the project and is solely responsible for construction
methods, techniques, schedules and procedures.
Project designed by Hammer Architects;
photograph by Dan Curtona.
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the role of the builder
Builders (general contractors) provide construction services based on architects’ designs and are best suited to define construction methods and
sequences, estimate costs and coordinate the work of subcontractors. They
typically will control the budget and schedule for the work and be responsible to the owner and the architect for the quality of their workmanship
and conformity with the design intent.
Your contract with the builder may be based on a lump-sum price or be
billed on a time and materials, or T&M, basis, with or without a guaranteed
maximum price, or GMP, determined at the start.
As the client, you are ultimately responsible for selecting and paying your
builder. If you would like, your architect can assist you in finding builders to
consider and may help you review their credentials. To determine whether
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design and construction
Do not begin any work until you have signed contracts
detailing the work to be done, the schedule and the
amount and timing of all payments due.
a builder is registered to do business in Massachusetts, call the Home
Improvement Contractor Registration Office at 617-727-8598. To check for
complaints filed against a builder, call the Attorney General’s Consumer
Hotline at 617-727-8400.
three approaches to hiring a builder
1. in a competitive bidding process,
bids are requested from several
builders who outline their credentials and approaches to cost, schedule
and logistics for the project construction. The bidders all use the same
design drawings to develop their bids so, theoretically, the estimates
received are comparable.
2. in a negotiated contract,
your architect helps you develop the cost,
schedule and scope of work through discussions with a single builder. In
this model, the builder is selected much the same way the architect is selected—on the basis of credentials and personal “fit” with the project. He or
she becomes part of a three-way partnership with you and your architect.
Competitive bidding takes place at the subcontractor level, overseen by the
builder.
3. hiring a “design/build” company allows you to obtain both design and
building services from a single source (provided that the design/build company actually works with an architect registered in Massachusetts).
Project designed by Jan Gleysteen Architects;
photograph by Richard Mandelkorn.
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Directory of architects
In this directory, you will find
licensed architects.
Licensure as an architect is the result of a
special educational process, rigorous training and the completion of a complex series
of exams. An architect usually has a minimum of five years’ professional education
and three years’ experience in the workplace. Only licensed architects may use the
title “architect,” and their project drawings
should bear the architect’s seal before construction begins. To check on the status of an
architect’s license in Massachusetts, contact
the Board of Registration of Architects at
617-727-3072 or check www.state.ma.us/reg.
Contact information is current at the time of
printing. Visit homeownersprojecthandbook.com
for additional and updated information.
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Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects
262 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
617-451-5740
[email protected]
www.alriti.com
Jacob Albert AIA
We pride ourselves on fresh design, often inspired by
architectural languages of the past and always responsive to
technologies and green practices of today. For 40 years, we
have designed more than 90 houses and numerous additions
throughout New England and New York. We create well-loved,
durable and appealing designs with high building performance, even approaching zero energy. We work closely with
our clients to satisfy their needs and desires. Our award-winning work has been featured in many publications, including
the recent monograph, New Classic American Houses: The
Architecture of Albert, Righter & Tittmann.
aMortonDesign
25 Prescott Street
Somerville, MA 02143
617-894-0285
[email protected]
www.aMortonDesign.com
Andrea Morton AIA, LEED AP
Committed to innovative contextual solutions with a focus on
sustainable design to LEED and beyond. Whether in a home,
workspace, learning environment or cultural institution, the
common denominator is people and how architecture meets
our needs; provides inspiration; and enhances our lives,
experiences and surroundings.
Andrew M. Sidford Architects
44 Merrimac Street
Newburyport, MA 10950-2574
978-462-1657
Andrew M. Sitford AIA
It is our mission to inspire clients to expect more out of the architecture by focusing on the experience of the space rather
than the size of the building. Our interactive design approach
helps clients consider all the short- and long-term issues
that will have an impact on their overall satisfaction, such as
program, construction costs, aesthetics, sustainability or
the return on their investment. Our process helps them make
informed choices. The better we know what our clients want
and why, the better we are able to find their best solution.
AXIOM Architects
2048 Washington Street, Suite 12
Hanover, MA 02339
781-871-2101
781-871-7509 fax
[email protected]
www.axiomarchitects.com
James M. Kelliher AIA
Axiom offers full design services for new construction, additions and renovations, with a broad depth of experience in
coastal construction. By working closely with our clients and
listening to their needs, we create trademark homes that are
reflective of our clients’ unique lifestyles—strong in design
and rich in detail.
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b ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
414 Main Street
Melrose, MA 02176
781-620-0510
[email protected]
www.barchstudio.com
Chris Brown AIA, LEED AP
Communication—both verbal and graphic—is a key component to any design. We strive to listen to understand and
present to create confidence.
Beginning with conceptual drawings, we review design
options and move forward, creating drawings seamlessly in
both 2D and 3D views. Our design, inherently green, creates
durable and sustainable projects for the long term. With
detailed and coordinated construction documents, the
project team is given the information necessary to price and
build accurately, resulting in the best value for you. Give Chris
a call to start the conversation for your project.
Bechtel Frank Erickson Architects
1840 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
781-862-3313
[email protected]
www.bfearc.com
Gerard Frank AIA
Bechtel Frank Erickson Architects was formed with its mission to bring creative design solutions that adhere to the client’s vision, including image, budget and schedule. Sample
projects include a renovation for This Old House, corporate
headquarters for Boston magazine, Jewish Community Day
School, several religious buildings, plus single and multifamily housing.
Architectural Design + Consulting
181 South Great Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-0203
[email protected]
www.ADCarchitecture.com
Diana Abrashkin AIA
My clients want fresh, simple, imaginative solutions to problems that would otherwise be solved laboriously, expensively
and in the same old way...whether they need a new home or
a light-filled renovation/addition; a harmonious landscape or
wonderful kitchen; greater handicapped accessibility; or just
some good, sound green advice.
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Benjamin Nutter Architects
P.O. Box 254
Topsfield, MA 01983
MA—978-887-9836
NH—603-319-8141
[email protected]
www.benjaminnutter.com
Benjamin C. Nutter AIA
A full-service residential and small commercial design
firm, we oversee new construction, renovation and periodrestoration projects throughout New England. In addition to
architectural services, we provide design-phase construction, budget evaluation and representation before local
municipal officials. We are allied with quality craftsmen and
are well versed in product resources.
Beth A. Worell Architects
164 Arborway
Boston, MA 02130
617-522-9155
[email protected]
www.bawarchitects.com
Beth Worell AIA, LEED AP
We design beautiful, efficient, light-filled spaces that meet
your needs and satisfy your imagination. We work closely
with you to solve the challenges of your project with inspiration. Great attention and creativity are given to all projects,
large and small. We provide complete architectural services
for additions, renovations and
new construction.
Burr and McCallum Architects
720 Main Street
P.O. Box 345
Williamstown, MA 01267-2627
413-664-9611
413-664-9711 fax
[email protected]
www.burrandmccallum.com
Ann K. McCallum FAIA
“Burr and McCallum fitted the house to the land like moss
to a stone,” wrote architecture critic Robert Campbell,
aptly describing what we strive for in our architecture: a
strong connection with the site—physically, historically and
emotionally. And from that beginning emerges invention.
We love to use old materials in innovative ways, updating
traditional construction methods that have proven their
worth over centuries with new materials and current energyconservation techniques. History is our friend and our
inspiration. Many of our projects, including several houses
and the Porches Inn in the Berkshires, have been recognized
nationally and internationally.
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C. Richard McCullough, Inc.
5 North Meadows Road
Medfield, MA 02052
508-359-5549
[email protected]
www.crmccullougharchitect.com
C. Richard McCullough AIA
Established in 1985, this office provides a full range of architectural services. We respond to the client’s requirements
by involving the client in all aspects of the decision-making
process, including the design, budgeting and constructionrelated issues. Our designs reflect our clients’ good taste.
Carpenter & MacNeille, Architects & Builders
106 Western Avenue
Essex, MA 01929
978-768-7900
[email protected]
www.carpentermacneille.com
Robert S. MacNeille AIA
We are a full-service architecture, interiors and construction
firm specializing in residential renovations and distinctive
new homes. Since 1996, our work has demonstrated our
appreciation for the history of innovative American residential design and for the vernacular styles of New England in
particular. We work within this tradition while incorporating
state-of-the-art energy systems and construction technologies into our projects. Our reputation is grounded in a
collaborative, an attentive and a confidential relationship with
our clients. Referrals are our best publicity and a consistent
source of new projects.
Catalano Architects
115 Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02110-3032
617-338-7447
617-338-6639 fax
[email protected]
www.catalanoinc.com
Thomas P. Catalano AIA, LEED AP
Catalano Architects is dedicated to excellence in design
and craftsmanship. We work very closely with our clients to
understand their needs while, in the process, creating exceptional environments in which to live. Each project is a singular
expression resulting from involved clients and our awareness
and sensitivity to their specific sites.
CBT Architects
110 Canal Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-262-4354
617-267-9667 fax
[email protected]
www.cbtarchitects.com
Richard Bertman FAIA
CBT is a Boston-based professional design firm providing
services in architecture, interior design and urban design.
More than 175 awards recognize excellence and creativity
in our design of new buildings and renovations of existing
structures. Designing a private residence requires an ability
to shape forms and spaces that truly respond to personal
requirements and aspirations. It demands a special kind of
insight to understand those private visions. We enjoy the
process. Our clients present their ideas, wishes and needs,
and we translate them into structures, spaces and environments that express those personal visions.
Chan Mock Architects
192 Hampshire Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-576-2508
[email protected]
www.chanmockarchitects.com
Christopher Chan AIA
Chan Mock Architects offers responsiveness to clients and
excellence in design for both residential and small commercial projects. We pride ourselves on working closely with
clients, showing sensitivity to projects’ surroundings, thinking
creatively and sustainably, and understanding the process of
building. Visit our website, or contact us for a consultation.
Chris Chu AIA
113 Chestnut Street
West Newton, MA
617-965-8094
[email protected]
www.chrischuarchitect.com
Chris Chu AIA
Specializing in residential designs that bring ease and delight
into homeowners’ lives. Designs that are creative and efficient, maximizing potential views and light. Designs that bring
flow and balance to both the inside and outside of the house,
helping you create a home that you love. Architect for 2010’s
This Old House and featured in the latest of Sarah Susanka’s
The Not So Big House series: Not So Big Remodeling:
Tailoring Your Home for the Way You Really Live.
Cummings Architects
87 Central Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
978-356-5026
[email protected]
www.cummingsarchitects.com
Mathew D. Cummings AIA
Curl Architecture
P.O. Box 410060
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-816-7571
[email protected]
www.curlarchitecture.com
Richard Curl AIA
Your advocate in finding the right creative, elegant and
thoughtful solutions for the design of your home.
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D.W. Arthur Associates Architecture
46 Plympton Street
Boston, MA 02118
617-426-2200
[email protected]
www.dwarthur.com
Specializing in renovating houses of modernist vintage to
respect the design intent of the orginal while integrating
updated elements to meet the needs of the 21st-century
occupants.
Daphne Petri Architects
205 Highland Avenue
Newton, MA 02465
617-244-9491
[email protected]
www.daphnepetriarchitect.com
Daphne Petri AIA
My residential architecture practice is personal and attentive.
Each home and family is unique and presents singular design
challenges that change over time. We will address and solve
everything—from your big vision to your smallest wishes,
from your home inside and its relationship to your site and
your community. More than 200 clients have enjoyed the
architectural design through the construction services that I
provide. Give me a call!
David L. King Architects
36 Bromfield Street, Suite 510
Boston, MA 02108
617-542-7420
617-357-0137 fax
[email protected]
www.davidlkingarchitects.com
David L. King AIA, LEED
David L. King Architects is a small design firm with a diverse
practice. We bring imagination, an ability to listen attentively
and a spirit of collaboration to each project. We design spaces
that are welcoming and bright, spaces that are a pleasure to
live and work in.
Cummings Architects is an award-winning firm dedicated to
creating the highest-quality architecture. By listening to our
clients’ desires, all of our designs are uniquely custom. Our
breathtaking custom homes, renovations, interiors, historic
preservations and amazing commercial projects can be seen
from Boston to Maine.
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David M. Mullen Architect
39 Bow Street
Lexington, MA 02420
781-402-1791
[email protected]
www.dmullenaia.com
David Mullen AIA
Dell Mitchell Architects
20 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-266-0201
[email protected]
www.dellmitchellarchitects.com
Dell Mitchell AIA
Experienced residential architect. Passionate about integrating new work within the aesthetics of the existing structures
while maintaining a sense of innovation. Focused on listening
to the clients’ requirements and integrating them into the
design process. Additions and renovations are a specialty,
with new homes of particular interest.
Dell Mitchell Architects, a boutique architectural practice
based in Boston, comprises uniquely talented individuals
who work with clients through all phases of design and
construction. Houses of incomparable beauty result directly
from collaboration. Using light and air, space and form,
architecture and decoration, we help our clients navigate
to places of refined visual sophistication. Always embracing functionality, these bespoke homes are born of design
balanced with practicality.
David Whitney Architect
49 Linden Street
Arlington, MA 02476
781-643-0759
[email protected]
www.davidwhitney.com
David W. Whitney AIA
I design houses that fulfill their owners’ goals and dreams, are
appropriate to their settings and are sensitive to the realities of the construction process. As a sole practitioner, I am
responsible for your project from the beginning through the
completion of the construction myself. The core of my work
is to listen to what you want, explore options with you until we
reach a design you love, carefully develop and document the
design, and help builders make it a reality.
David J. Wildnauer AIA - Architect
42 Plimpton Street
Walpole, MA 02081-3723
508-641-0108
[email protected]
David Wildnauer AIA, LEED AP
Experienced architect - residential, commercial, industrial
• New construction, additions, renovations
• Services tailored to your needs
• Sustainable “green” building
• Preliminary design
• Construction drawings
• Conversions, historic renovations
• Zoning and building code analysis
• Universal (accessible) design
• Consulting-only services
• Owners representative
• Project management
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Dennis J. Swart—Architecture
99 Derby Street, Suite 200
Hingham, MA 02043
508-747-8800
[email protected]
www.djsa.com
Dennis J. Swart AIA
Specializing in custom residential architecture. We emphasize the use of traditional building materials to create spaces
that value quality over quantity and truly make a house a
home. By listening to your desires and ideas, we work with
you to create designs that match both your lifestyle and budget. If you are contemplating a new home, an addition or an
interior renovation, please feel free to contact us to discuss
how we can assist you no matter what your budget.
Design Associates
1035 Cambridge Street, Suite 18B
Cambridge, MA 02141-1000
617-661-9082
[email protected]
www.design-associates.com
Christopher L. Dallmus AIA
A FEW WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS:
“Sophisticated design, excellent listening skills, top-notch
construction administration and the best client-service work
I’ve seen”…“none will listen harder to your agenda, suggest
more clever solutions, deal skillfully with historic commissions, create appropriate designs that please both occupants
and neighbors alike while staying within the budget”…“there
is no other firm I have worked with that so demonstrates the
professionalism, attention to detail and dedication to getting
the job done right”…“our builder and subcontractors had
never seen such detailed drawings”… “always showed me
elegant solutions I hadn’t thought of.”
designStream
8 Francis Circuit
Winchester, MA 01890
781-439-7655
[email protected]
www.designstream.us
Fredrick Reeder AIA, LEED AP
Thoughtful, original, humanist architecture. Practical and
responsive to client requirements and budgets.
Breadth of experience: equatorial eco-community,
individual residences, multi-unit residential, office buildings,
museums, low-rise, high-rise and product design. Work
exhibited at Museum of Modern Art.
Deep technical and design expertise. Residential, commercial and civic. Renovations, additions and completely new.
DSA Architects - Douglas Shoop & Associates
One Shipyard Way
Medford, MA 02155
781-391-1939
781-391-7293 fax
[email protected]
www.dsaarchitects.com
Douglas W. Shoop AIA
Why can’t residential design and construction be FUN?
Successful projects are a result of the comfort in knowing
that your Architect is providing you with thoughtful, experienced, professional design advice from project inception
through construction completion.
For 27 years, award winning DSA Architects has an
established record as an “owners advocate” who thoroughly understands the construction business. Appropriate
architectural design that meets your budget, your needs, and
site constraints are a key to our success. If you desire a new
home, an addition, or an interior renovation, we can help.
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Eck MacNeely Architects
560 Harrison Avenue, Suite 403
Boston, MA 02118
617-367-9696
[email protected]
www.eckmacneely.com
Jeremiah Eck FAIA
Paul MacNeely AIA
Established in 1975, Eck MacNeely Architects specializes
in architecture and interior design for custom residential
projects and institutions of higher learning, with an emphasis
on sustainability. Craftsmanship, attention to detail and
sensitivity to the local building context are all hallmarks of our
work, as evidenced in both new and renovated construction.
Eric Nelson Architects
123 Wildwood Street
781-729-3939
[email protected]
www.ericnelsonarchitects.com
Creative Solutions for better living. Eric Nelson Architects is
an award-winning firm that will create a space that’s uniquely
your own. We have a depth of experience in custom homes,
challenging renovations and sustainable design. Our projects
have been featured in the Boston Globe. Please contact us for
a free consultation.
EvB Design
33½ Union Square
617-623-2222
[email protected]
www.evbdesign.com
Edrick vanBeuzekom AIA
We work closely with our clients and their builders on a
wide range of projects: residential (kitchens, additions, new
homes, multifamily residential); nonprofit (accessibility,
renovations); commercial (restaurants, offices, labs); furniture design; and site planning. We are attuned to individual
client needs with a focus on energy efficiency, sustainability,
accessibility, beauty, function, quality and craftsmanship, as
reflected in our work.
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Fine Associates
192 South Street
Boston, MA
617-695-9171
[email protected]
www.fine-associates.com
Albert Fine
Fine Associates, a design firm located in Boston’s Leather
District for more than 20 years, blends unique contemporary style with sincere environmental awareness and a
focus on our client’s needs and resources. In addition to
ongoing private residential work, we serve a range of clients,
including private schools, not-for-profits and religious
organizations. Fine Associates takes our clients’ budgets
and schedules very much to heart and will make it our first
goal to manage and deliver your project both on time and
within your financial parameters.
Foley Fiore Architecture
534 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-547-8002
[email protected]
www.foleyfiore.com
Paul S. Fiore AIA
Foley Fiore Architecture strives to create environments that
enrich the spirit in a manner that is highly specific to each
client. We value the process of learning how our clients
live and/or work, tailoring each project to their needs in an
architecturally innovative manner.
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Frank Shirley Architects
75 Henry Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-547-3355
[email protected]
www.frankshirleyarchitects.com
Frank Shirley AIA
Giampietro Architects
220 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540-2732
508-540-7400
[email protected]
www.giampietroarchitects.com
Louis F. Giampietro AIA
We know beauty in architecture springs from an imaginative
spirit, dedication to craft and attention to detail but can
realized only be through meticulous project management.
We embrace the future but honor the past. We listen to our
clients and are committed to excellence. The results: elegant
structures and satisfied clients.
Our work is regularly featured in books, magazines
and newspapers, as well as on television. We received the
Boston Home magazine’s Best of Boston Home award for
restorations (2011) and for historic renovations (2008). We
have expanded our portfolio from residential to institutional
buildings and from local to international clients.
Giampietro Architects is a full-service architecture and
engineering firm located on Cape Cod. We have more than 35
years of experience in designing custom homes and residential renovations. Environmentally sensitive waterfront and
coastal design projects as well as historic preservation and
restoration are among our specialties. Our award-winning
designs have been recognized for their creativity and respect
for tradition and community. We also offer design counseling and 3D-rendering services. Giampietro Architects is
registered to practice architecture in Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
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Gary Moyer, Architect
P.O. Box 235
Linwood, MA 01525
508-278-3707
[email protected]
www.garymoyerarchitect.net
Gary M. Moyer AIA
Your home...consider the opportunities. Creating your own
special environment is a challenge. With more than 25 years
of experience, I can help you sort through the possibilities
to find the right solution and create a new home or addition/
renovation that reflects your personality and lifestyle, and
satisfies your needs.
GDA Architects
P.O. Box 650
Norwell, MA 02061-0650
617-335-4150
[email protected]
www.gdaarchitects.com
Umberto Guarracino AIA
Quests for European design can be seemingly achieved by
simply following fashionable, trendy approaches.Results are,
unmistakably, disconnected from inherent processes.
To discerning clients, Umberto being Italian by birth,
upbringing and education will deliver meaningful, timeless
designs rooted into his deeply instinctive cultural heritage. To
inquisitive clients, he will bring more than 25 years of experience as a registered architect in Massachusetts.
Additions, renovations and new buildings may contain
“hints” within evocative gestures, melding existing with new
geometries, framing views, approaching the site, directing
natural light, transitioning colors. Always with understated
elegance and with attentive responsiveness to clients’
programmatic needs.
Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects
77 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
508-544-2621
[email protected]
www.grlarchitects.com
Scott Richardson
GRLA has been providing residential design services since
1976, and we pride ourselves on our ability to listen to our
clients and interpret and convert their needs into sustainable, practical and original design solutions. Each home we
design is responsive to your special program requirements
and unique opportunities each site provides. Our design
approaches incorporate the latest in sustainable-design
practices and some of our earliest sustainable homes are
30 years old. We also provide full interior finishes and design
services for a complete integrated design solution.
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Hammer Architects
19 Bishop Allen Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-876-5121
[email protected]
www.hammerarchitects.com
Mark D. Hammer AIA
A new house or renovation is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
to realize your aspirations. Our experience enables us to arrive
at innovative solutions in response to our clients’ objectives
and discover creative ways to fulfill their expectations. Our goal
is to design beautiful homes, appropriate to their surroundings.
Hart Associates Architects
50 Church Street
Belmont, MA 02478
617-489-0030
[email protected]
www.hartarch.com
Stephen K. Hart AIA
Hart Associates Architects is a six-person firm specializing
in custom residential design. Our work includes new houses,
renovations and additions, and interior renovations. We work
throughout New England in a range of urban, suburban and
rural settings. We provide thoughtful and thorough design
solutions and comprehensive project management.
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Hutker Architects
P.O. Box 2347
79 Beach Road
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568-2347
508-693-3344
[email protected]
www.hutkerarchitects.com
Mark A. Hutker AIA
Hutker Architects is a full-service architectural firm with offices located on Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod and Nantucket,
Massachusetts. Hutker Architects is the premier custom
residential architecture firm in New England. The firm’s
staff of 40 professionals represents all the requisite areas of
expertise, from property planning to general architecture.
Hutker Architects is well regarded for its emphasis on highquality craftsmanship, use of simple materials and designs
that create homes worthy
of preservation.
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Incite Architecture
74 Bedford Street, Suite 1
Lexington, MA 02420
781-862-3444
781-863-0722 fax
[email protected]
www.incitearchitecture.com
William Randal Hubner AIA
Incite Architecture is a five-person, full-service firm offering
finely detailed, distinctive design to the greater New England
region. Our residential work is split evenly between new-home
design and renovations/additions. Commercial projects
include restaurants, professional offices and veterinary clinics. We love a design challenge.
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James McNeely Architects
66 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3530
617-367-3655
617-367-1980 fax
[email protected]
www.jmcneely.net
James McNeely AIA
The firm has been practicing architecture on Beacon Hill
since 1974. We have enlarged and renovated more than 200
houses and condominiums in metropolitan Boston, most of
them in historic districts. We value fine craftsmanship and
work with excellent contractors. For additional information,
visit our website.
Jamie Devol Architect
7 Dix Terrace
Winchester, MA 01890-1851
781-721-7574
[email protected]
www.jamiedevol.com
Jamie Devol AIA
I am an experienced architect and artist with many built
projects and satisfied clients. I design context-inspired
new construction as well as additions and renovations
that respect the historical integrity of the orginal structure
and the character of the neighorhood. Sustainable-design
considerations, including energy and resource conservation,
green material, solar heating, natural ventilation and optimal
daylighting, are intergral to my projects.
Jan Gleysteen Architects
888 Worcester Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
781-431-0080
[email protected]
www.jangleysteeninc.com
Jan Gleysteen AIA
Jan Gleysteen AIA is a residential architect who has been
designing quality architecture for more than 25 years. The
firm is a group of designers dedicated to historically influenced architecture, quality service and creative solutions for
both new construction and addition/renovation work. Please
visit our website to view our portfolio.
JMBA+ Architects
1 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford, MA 02740
508-999-6220
[email protected]
www.jmba-architects.com
It is our belief that architecture and design should emphasize
the aesthetic, fundamental desires and unique characteristics of each owner: JMBA+ Architects provide full architectural services including
• Custom home design
• Historic preservation and restoration
• Interior design
• Architectural design
• Building renvovations design
• Multi family design
• House doctor services
• Construction administration
• Space planning
• Feasibility studies
• Master planning
Living in and serving the South Coast for more than
30 years, we are driven by Yankee practicality and a
deep sense of place and ownership in each project
we undertake.
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John Cole Architect
9 Glen Avenue
Arlington, MA 02474
781-641-0791
[email protected]
www.johncolearchitect.com
John W. Cole AIA
John Cole Architect specializes in the design of second and
vacation homes from studios in Greater Boston and Maine.
The design of homes like these is a journey that starts with a
dream. My role is to help clients visualize that dream, give it
form and bring to it something unexpected. Together we will
create a unique place—respectful of nature, rich in craft and
spare of means. My work has been featured in Down East;
Maine Boats, Home & Harbors; and Fine Homebuilding.
John Dvorsack Architect
56 Highfield Drive
Highfield Hall, Suite 2A
P.O. Box 129
Falmouth, MA 02541
508-540-3606
508-540-3616 fax
[email protected]
www.jd-architect.com
John Dvorsack AIA
Specializing exclusively in residential architecture, Principal
John Dvorsack AIA personally oversees every project,
ensuring the highest level of customer service and attention
to detail. The firm is located on the second floor of historic
Highfield Hall in downtown Falmouth. We invite you to visit
our website at www.jd-architect.com.
Jonathan Cutler AIA, Architecture & Interiors
12 Churchill Street
Brookline, MA 02446
617-851-1595
[email protected]
www.jonathancutlerarchitect.com
Jonathan D. Cutler AIA
Jonathan Cutler AIA is an award-winning residential design
firm that integrates interior design and architecture. Each project is embraced as an entirely new adventure. Scale, volume,
the play of light, careful detailing and textures—with some
surprises—characterize the warm, luxurious work. Clients cite
his “professionalism, personal attention and availability.”
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Kao Design Group
440 Somerville Avenue
Somervillle, MA 02143
617-776-0007
[email protected]
www.kaodesign.com
Kenneth Kao AIA
Kao Design Group is a studio of architects, planners and
green strategists. We work closely with our clients to shape
their vision into a home that captures each owner’s spirit of
the place and that is micro-climatically tuned and crafted
with healthy materials. In collaboration with the owner,
consultants and builders, we create inspiring and functional
designs that are optimized for the client’s budget and schedule. Since 1995, we continue to research and improve our
art and science of building holistic residences ranging from
condominiums to large estates. We look forward to offering
our services to you.
Kristen Simmons Architects
70 Walworth Street
Boston, MA 02131
617-549-0332
[email protected]
www.kristensimmonsarchitects.com
Kristen Simmons AIA, LEED
Kristen Simmons is principal of a Boston-based practice, offering a broad range of expertise in energy-efficient, carbonneutral and sustainable residential design, development and
construction. We specialize in working with homeowners who
are interested in creating innovative living spaces that meet
the highest standards of sustainable efficiency. Throughout
the design and development process, we work to help clients
execute their vision, find creative solutions to challenges and
create spaces that reflect our clients’ lifestyles, aesthetic
preferences and environmental sensibilities.
Whether embarking on a new project or retrofitting an
existing structure, we are dedicated to creating healthy,
comfortable and beautiful buildings with optimal efficiency
and energy performance.
Krueger Associates
147 Sherman Street
617-491-8200
6 South Pamet Way
Truro, MA 02666
508-349-9764
[email protected]
Paul H. Krueger AIA, ASLA
My mission: total commitment to design an intensely personal
home for you. It has been our sincere pleasure to design many
such homes. Some of our recently designed homes are located
on Cape Cod; on Martha’s Vineyard; in Bar Harbor, Maine; and
in Carlisle, Massachusetts.
The home that we design for you will be designed with care.
It will be a welcome retreat, seamlessly integrated into the
landscape. It will be a comfortable place full of light that will fill
you with anticipation of times to come and provide a lifetime of
memories.
My promise: to work earnestly to communicate with you to
create a magical vision of your dream house. (We proudly urge
you to contact the owners of the homes we have designed.)
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LDa Architecture & Interiors
222 Third Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
617-621-1455
[email protected]
www.lda-architects.com
Treffle LaFleche AIA, LEED AP
LDa Architecture & Interiors is committed to finding a
meaningful balance between the traditions of New England
architecture and your unique needs for contemporary living.
For the last 20 years, our award-winning projects have
provided our clients with thoughtful and inspired custom
residential and interior-design solutions that are rich in detail
and craft, and with lasting value. We will engage you in a collaborative process that focuses on listening and discovering
the unique aspects of your lifestyle and home. We are leaders
in sustainable design, having completed more than 10 LEED
for Homes–
registered projects.
Leaf Design Associates
5 Winslow Road
781-721-6541
[email protected]
Richard Leaf AIA
Leaf Design specializes in residential architecture, with
an emphasis on additions and renovations to older New
England homes. As a husband-and-wife team, we combine
creative ideas with practical solutions, with an emphasis on
understanding how families really use their homes. We design
every project uniquely to complement the style of the existing
house and balance the needs of our clients and their wishes,
tastes and budgets. Since the mid-1990s, we have designed
hundreds of attractive additions and new homes. Our work
is spread throughout the Boston suburbs, especially in
Belmont, Brookline, Lexington, Sudbury, Wellesley and
Winchester.
Leslie Saul & Associates
4th Floor
617-234-5300
617-234-5301 fax
[email protected]
www.lesliesaul.com
Do you have complex architecture or interiors challenges? Do
you need help sorting out the options for your space? Are you
thinking sustainably but worried about your budget? Are you
afraid of color and pattern but love it when others use them?
Is your project in New England or Florida? Are you looking for
someone with experience and design intelligence, who can
guide you through the uncharted territory of the design and
construction process? If you answered yes to any of these
questions, please call us. We’ll assemble a team to make your
(house) dreams come true!
Linda Moody & Associates, Architects
93A Groton Street
Pepperell, MA 01463
973-432-6593
[email protected]
Linda Moody
Our firm offers professional services in architectural design
and construction, restoration, and rehabilitation. We have
strong expertise in sustainable design and in the development of site-enriched, energy-conscious buildings. Featured
in Houses 1994/Fine Homebuilding, Country Houses 1995,
Healthy Home Designs, and Energy Efficient Building.
LPG Designs
231 Sutton Street, Suite 1B
North Andover MA 01845
978-688-3828
[email protected]
www.lpg-designs.com
Linda Pardus-Goodman AIA
LPG Designs provides architectural and interior-design
services for residential and small commercial projects. As
a small firm, we work closely with our clients to develop
creative solutions appropriate to their individual needs,
style and budget. Our thorough attention to detail ensures
exceptional results.
Lynn Hopkins Architect
45 Munroe Road
Lexington, MA 02421
781-863-2585
[email protected]
www.LHopkinsArch.com
Lynn Hopkins AIA
I specialize in turning the house you have into the home you
want. Thoughtful collaboration with you and the builder
produces a project that demonstrates a clear understanding
of your needs as well as respect for your existing house and
neighborhood, our environment and history. My work has
been published in the Boston Globe, This Old House, Fine
Homebuilding and other national magazines.
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Marcus Gleysteen Architects
129 Kingston Street
Boston, MA 02111
617-542-6060
www.MGAarchitects.com
Marcus Gleysteen AIA At Marcus Gleysteen Architects, we design award-winning
spaces that directly respond to the identity, values and vision
of our clients. We translate their dreams into architectural realities that speak to the way they live, while embracing a high
level of sustainability and resourcefulness. Finding beauty
in purpose and purpose in beauty, we believe that the most
relevant design solutions lie beyond the boundaries of style.
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Margolis + Fishman
617-492-0200
[email protected]
www.margolisandfishman.com
Ronald Margolis AIA
Margolis + Fishman has a wide range of project experience,
including single-family and multi-family residential projects,
commercial, offices, university projects and biotechnology
facilities. Our services include assisting clients in evaluating potential properties, planning, design, permitting and
construction administration.
Margolis, Incorporated
783 Hale Street
Beverly Farms, MA 01915
978-922-4440
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.margolisinc.com
www.classicist-ne.org
John P. Margolis AIA
Margolis, Incorporated is an architectural practice celebrating its 18th year. Specializing in new homes, additions and
renovations, our work balances classically proportioned
designs with the individual expression of our clients. Featured
in numerous magazines both domestically and abroad,
our charge is to integrate the client’s personal vision into
a villa-garden concept unifying architecture, interiors and
landscape design.
Maryann Thompson Architects
14 Hillside Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
617-491-4144
[email protected]
www.maryannthompson.com
Maryann Thompson FAIA
Maryann Thompson Architects offers architectural services
to nonprofit, educational, commercial and residential clients.
Our work has been recognized for its attention to elegant
detailing, evocative space making and relationship to the
natural phenomena that exist on a site. All the work we do is
sustainable, budget driven and user friendly.
Mary McKenna & Associates, Inc. Architects
781-724-5318
[email protected]
www.mmaarchitects.com
Mary McKenna AIA, LEED AP
Mary McKenna & Associates, Inc. Architects creates
environments that achieve and expand our clients’ vision. We
welcome challenging design opportunities.
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Maxwell Architects
20 Windom Street
Somerville, MA 02144-3119
617-666-9222
[email protected]
www.maxwellarchitects.com
Marc A. Maxwell AIA
Specializing in project planning, facility programming and
renovation design for a variety of clients, including residential, commercial and institutional buildings. Experienced
working with corporate clients, contractors and homeowners, tailoring our services to each project’s needs. We have
successfully helped many repeat clients navigate difficult
projects. Recent projects include private residential renovations; corporate offices and headquarters; and specialized
housing, which includes assisted, congregate, special-needs
and seniors housing. We offer facility planning, programming
and project management, as well as new and renovation
design. Great care is taken with small projects.
Maynard Design + Architecture
P.O. Box 457
160 Lincoln Road
Lincoln, MA
617-359-6141
[email protected]
www.maynarddesign.com
Nick Maynard AIA
Maynard Design + Architecture focuses on working with
our clients to produce elegant, functional and appropriate
responses to the individual requirements of each project. We
aspire to the highest-quality design and prioritize a balance of
aesthetics, energy performance and craftsmanship. We enjoy creating and occasionally fabricating innovative solutions
to unique and unusual situations. Please visit our website, or
contact us to begin a discussion.
Menders, Torrey & Spencer
123 North Washington Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-227-1477
[email protected]
www.mendersarchitects.com
David W. Torrey AIA
Menders, Torrey & Spencer believes that thoughtful and
enduring architecture is the product of a successful match
between imagination and practicality. Our award-winning
architecture and preservation firm specializes in the design
and sensitive renovation of residences and religious and
institutional buildings. Projects range from contemporary
design to historic preservation and include new construction,
additions and renovations. Please visit our website to view
our extensive portfolio.
Meyer & Meyer, Architecture and Interiors
396 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-266-0555
[email protected]
www.meyerandmeyerarchitects.com
John I. Meyer, Jr., AIA, LEED AP
2011 Best of Boston, Interior Restoration
2011 Gold Prism Award
2010 Dream Home Award, Classical Home of the Year
2009 Best of Boston, Architecture—Traditional
Meyer & Meyer, Architecture and Interiors provides comprehensive architecture and interiors services for new
construction, renovation and historic restorations. The firm
has an impeccable reputation for design, detailing and use
of quality materials complemented with the unique ability
to create expressive, hand-drawn perspective renderings of
its designs. This artistic skill brings clients directly into the
design process. Meyer & Meyer respects and works within all
client schedules and budgets. Styles range from classical to
innovative contemporary design.
Morehouse MacDonald and Associates
3 Bow Street
Lexington, MA 02420-3003
781-861-9500
781-861-8156 fax
[email protected]
www.morehousemacdonald.com
John S. MacDonald AIA
Morehouse MacDonald and Associates is a small firm
specializing in all aspects of custom residential architecture.
The practice has been located in Lexington, Massachusetts,
for more than 50 years. Current work includes an estate in
Vermont, a shingle-style home in South Carolina and several
new projects along the New England coast.
MSH Architectural Associates
162 Cynthia Road
Newton Centre, MA 02459
617-964-9812
[email protected]
msharchitectects.com
Marc S. Hershman AIA
Our goal is to provide you with high-quality design services,
while keeping the process affordable and enjoyable. In addition to designing new homes, we help families improve their
homes with sensitive renovations and additions, including
family rooms, kitchens, master bedroom suites, and home
offices. In our designs, we look for opportunities to create
light-filled spaces and strive to seamlessly integrate existing
spaces with new ones. We listen to your aesthetic, functional,
and budgetary goals and create wonderful spaces that meet
your needs, while being responsive to your local setting and
neighborhood. We carry over our attention to detail to the
design of restaurants, retail, and business spaces and have
extensive experience with condominium conversions.
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Nashawtuc Architects
2 Lexington Road
Concord, MA 01742
978-371-0344
[email protected]
www.nasharch.com
Holly B. Cratsley AIA
Nashawtuc Architects is a women-owned, client-focused
architectural firm specializing in the design of custom homes,
renovations and additions, and small-scale commercial and
municipal projects since 1988. Our mission is to design attractive, efficient and environmentally sound structures that
will improve the lives of homeowners and the work environment of the business. Our clients become our partners in
the design process. They bring their ideas, and we respond
with the architectural expertise that will help turn ideas into
reality. We value the collaborative relationship we build with
our clients, many of whom have worked with us for decades.
Nicholaeff Architecture & Design
P.O. Box 1034
Osterville, MA 02655-1034
508-420-5298
[email protected]
www.nicholaeff.com
Doreve Nicholaeff AIA
Our firm’s work is characterized by sensitivity to the environment and attention to the client, rather than by a particular
style. Each project synthesizes to the last detail that which
makes a site and its inhabitants unique; the resulting houses
thus offer both outstanding quality of design and enduring
value.
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Oldenburg Architecture
1666 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 11
Lexington, MA 02420
781-862-2275
[email protected]
www.oldenarch.com
Carl C. Oldenburg AIA
Specializing in custom homes and additions, private schools,
retail facilities and office interiors, we tailor our services
to the unique requirements of each project, working collaboratively with clients to identify needs and dreams, and to
achieve creative and appropriate design solutions.
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OMR Architects
West Acton, MA 01720
978-264-0160
[email protected]
omr-architects.com
Anne Draudt AIA
Peter Sachs Architect
20 Hunter Street
Newton, MA 02465-1204
617-527-5777
[email protected]
www.petersachsarchitect.com
Peter Sachs AIA, NCARB
At OMR, we design homes to celebrate daylight and to create
open, comfortable, welcoming spaces crafted from warm,
natural materials. We start by listening, to understand your
goals, values and lifestyle. We then collaborate with you to:
My objective is to blend contemporary and eclectic sensibilities in order to express the unique quality of each design
situation. Project planning, zoning law and construction
experience are strong subspecialties of mine that ensure
adherence to budgets and schedules, and the successful
expression of aesthetic goals as well as financial goals.
• Create a shared vision for your home
• Integrate your house into its natural landscape
• Respect the traditions and everyday needs of your family
• Explore sustainable site and building solutions
• Evaluate multiple options to give you a sense of possibilities
• Meet your schedule and budget
• Produce excellent drawings and manage construction well
• Enjoy the experience
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Patrick Ahearn Architect
160 Commonwealth Avenue
Suite L3
Boston, MA 02116
617-266-1710
[email protected]
www.ahearnschopfer.com
Patrick Ahearn AIA
Patrick Ahearn Architect specializes in historically motivated
high architecture and interior work. Over the past 38 years,
his volume of finely crafted and detailed residential work
spans a multitude of classic styles of architecture, from
city townhouses to island homes. With offers from clients
in the historic Back Bay neighborhood of Boston and on the
island of Martha’s Vineyard, the firm works in environments
that provide a rich and fertile background for the creation of
classical, timeless architecture, appropriate and in scale to
each locale.
Paul L. Davies & Associates, Architects
635 Rogers Street, Unit 4
Lowell, MA 01852-3852
978-459-2154
[email protected]
www.pdaviesarchitects.com
Paul L. Davies AIA
More than 37 years of experience in the Greater Lowell area
in a variety of project types. Our design services range from
single-family and multifamily residences to commercial,
retail, office and industrial projects. The majority of our work
derives from repeat clients and their referrals.
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Pierce Lamb Architects
West Newton, MA 02465
617-964-1311
617-630-9374 fax
[email protected]
www.dparchitetto.com
Deborah Pierce AIA
Homes for living—for all ages and abilities. Additions and
renovations, all types and sizes. Small firm, woman-owned,
since 1980. Author of The Accessible Home (The Taunton
Press, fall 2012). Award of Excellence, 2011, Women in
Design/Boston Society of Architects (BSA); Accessible
Residences Honor Award, 2009, MA Architectural Access
Board/BSA.
Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects & Builders
101 Depot Road
Chatham, MA 02633
901 Main Street
Osterville, MA 02655
508-945-4500
508-945-9803 fax
[email protected]
www.psdab.com
John R. DaSilva AIA
Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders is an awardwinning firm that designs, renovates and builds houses
throughout Cape Cod and the Islands. Our integrated designbuild approach provides a single source for inspired architecture, thoughtful interior design and well-crafted construction.
Our streamlined process enhances the high level of art and
expertise our clients value.
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RDK Architects
825 Beacon Street, #10
Newton Centre, MA 02459
617-571-0645
[email protected]
www.rdkarchitects.com
Ralph D. Kilfoyle AIA
RDK Architects is a small office creating mid to high-end new
residences throughout New England. Traditional and classic
work, responsive to neighborhoods and client expectations, accounts for a majority of new houses and additions.
Although modern and innovative design is steadily becoming
a growing part of our portfolio, classic or modern, the pursuit
of beautiful space making is always the starting point.
Reisen Design Associates 20 Farrar Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-876-7440
[email protected]
www.reisendesign.com
Hank Reisen AIA
Reisen Design Associates is a small architectural and landscape design studio based in Cambridge. For more than 20
years, we have served the needs of residential, commercial
and institutional clients on projects large and small. Energy
use and sustainability have been a focus of our practice for
many years, as well as a design-centered and collaborative
approach. We strive to combine the practical and functional
elements of a design with the aesthetic aspects of materials,
light and form to create memorable spaces with a true sense
of place.
Reverse Architecture
561 Windsor Street, #A304
617-440-3622
[email protected]
www.reversearchitecture.com
Carl Solander AIA LEEP AP Reverse Architecture is a full-service modern architecture
and design practice. We are interested in residential and
commercial projects of all types and sizes. We work closely
with our clients to compose environments that are innovative,
functional, beautiful and sustainable. Reverse Architecture
strives for innovation in design through a close examination
and reinvention of the basic elements of built environment.
Our work merges current methods of digital design and fabrication with traditional hand-crafted construction to produce
richly layered spaces that are suitable to the contemporary
world.
Richard Ness Architect
15 Knights Hill Road
Marblehead, MA 01945
781-631-4642
www.nessarchitect.com
Richard Ness AIA
I specialize in transforming the house you bought into the
home you want. More than 100 satisfied homeowners can
attest to my personal and attentive service as a sole practitioner. Whether you need an addition for your young family
to grow or require accessible renovations to stay where you
are, I will guide you through an enjoyable and collaborative
process to achieve the design you love. And with 30 years of
experience in residential design and construction, I know how
to successfully represent your interests during the permitting and construction phases. I invite you to read the client
testimonials on my website.
Rob Bramhall Architects
14 Park Street
Andover, MA 01810
978-749-3663
[email protected]
www.robbramhallarchitects.com
Robert A. Bramhall AIA
Small, full-service architecture and interiors practice that
is best known for the design of thoughtfully planned and
expertly crafted custom homes and vacation properties. Our
work can be found in waterfront, woodland and mountain
settings, and in urban and suburban communities throughout the Northeast, the American West and the Canadian
Maritimes. Recent projects include a beachfront summer
home on Buzzards Bay; a waterfront family compound in the
Lakes Region of New Hampshire; a skiers’ townhouse in the
White Mountains; a shingled “cottage” home on Marblehead
Neck; and a downsized Greek Revival–style “village” home in
Andover.
Robin Levy Architects
48 Cotton Street
Newton, MA 02458
617-244-5863
[email protected]
www.robinlevyaia.com
Robin Levy AIA
Since 1989, I have been a sole practitioner specializing in
large and small residential additions and renovations. In the
design of each project, I maximize the potential of the existing
space and create light-filled new spaces that are sensitive to
the scale and aesthetic of the existing home.
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Royal Barry Wills Associates
8 Newbury Street, Studio 8
Boston, MA 02116-3203
617-266-5225
[email protected]
www.royalbarrywills.com
Richard Wills AIA
Savoie Architecture
4 South Main Street, Suite 1
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-7786
[email protected]
www.savoie-arch.com
Kenneth J. Savoie AIA
Royal Barry Wills Associates concentrates its practice in the
residential field and has designed more than 600 houses
for clients throughout the United States. The firm has also
designed multifamily projects, churches and a corporate
headquarters building. Its most current book, Houses for
Good Living, illustrates the firm’s work.
With originality, enthusiasm and the assurance gained from
more than 20 years of experience, Savoie Architecture is
dedicated to providing professional, quality design services.
We listen closely to our clients to understand their goals
and design a project that reflects their vision while providing
creative, workable solutions within their budget. Our success
is measured by the delight our clients feel in the space we’ve
created together.
Designing with the future in mind is integral to our design
process. Our clients do not have to choose between beauty,
affordability, and sustainability—all three can be achieved.
Royer Architects
100 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-547-4477 (Cambridge)
617-244-4477 (Newton)
[email protected]
www.royerarchitects.com
Chris Royer AIA
Royer Architects specializes in high-quality architecture and
landscape design inspired by environment. We collaborate
with our clients to give form, detail and spirit to their wishes.
Visit our website to learn more about our philosophy, and
past projects, and how we can work with you. Please give us a
call to discuss your project.
Ruhl Walker Architects
60 K Street
Boston, MA 02127
617-268-5479
[email protected]
www.ruhlwalker.com
William T. Ruhl AIA
MODERN. SUSTAINABLE. EMPATHETIC.
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Saltonstall Architects
380 Wareham Street
Marion, MA 02738-0999
508-748-1043
[email protected]
www.saltonstallarchitects.com
William W. Saltonstall AIA, LEED AP
Our design work explores innovative solutions for the traditional New England communities we work in, with expertise
in both renovation and new construction. Committed to
sustainable-design practices, our work focuses on working
closely with our clients to design thoughtful, innovative,
healthy and energy-efficient places to live and work.
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Bradley L. Shotola AIA, BSLA
96 Winchester Street
Medford, MA 02155
781-395-4546
[email protected]
www.BLSArchitects.com
Bradley L. Shotola AIA, BSLA
We listen. Your home or business represents your largest
investment, both in dollars and as the reflection of your
lifestyle.
Our portfolio of projects, ranging from $50,000 to
$5 million, offers you a wealth of contacts and expertise. Call
us to discuss your residential or commercial project.
Solomon + Bauer + Giambastiani Architects
63 Pleasant Street
Watertown, MA 02472
617-924-8200
[email protected]
www.solomonbauer.com
Donald E. Giambastiani AIA
In addition to award-winning institutional work, Solomon +
Bauer + Giambastiani Architects pursues a limited number
of single-family residential projects, including design of new
houses and restoration/adaptation of existing historically
significant properties. Projects in and around Boston have
established the firm’s ability to integrate architectural design
and historic preservation. Expanding work in the Berkshires
and the Hudson Valley, Martha’s Vineyard, etc., has allowed
the firm to create unique environments, combining local
vernacular and the homeowner’s individual style.
Stephen Kelleher Architects
57 Alden Road
Fairhaven, MA 0219
508-992-2007
stephenkelleherarchitects.com
www.stephenkelleherarchitects.com
Stephen Kelleher AIA
Our practice services private residential clients, business
and state agencies. We are committed to designing environmentally friendly projects that respond to the architectural
context and natural beauty of their sites. One of our many waterfront residences was featured in Ashley Rooney’s Shingle
Style Houses: Past and Present. Several of our adaptive
reuse projects have received awards for Historic preservation. As architect for the Department of Conservation and
Recreation, our work has included building in environmentally
sensitive areas. The bathhouses at Horseneck Beach State
Reservation received an award from the Boston Society of
Architects and MAAB Award for “Accessible Design in Public
Architecture.”
Stuart Associates, Architects
474 School Street
Carlisle, MA 01741
978-369-4633
[email protected]
Peter P. Stuart AIA
Stuart Associates, Architects has provided custom-design
services for new homes, additions and renovations using
traditional and contemporary elements for 25 years. We
also offer design/build and project management services.
We have designed numerous successful projects in the
Concord/Carlisle area and on Cape Cod. Peter Stuart was the
president of a design/build firm in Vermont, which produced
custom historically accurate homes. We have designed the
renovations of several historic Charleston, South Carolina,
properties and are familiar with the requirements of the
Charleston Board of Architectural Review. We are now
offering assistance in locating, designing and renovating your
home in Charleston.
Studio One-Off
42 Plimpton Street
Walpole, MA 02081
O: (508) 660-0060
M: (508) 904-5407
[email protected]
www.studioone-off.com
Meg Kundert AIA, LEED AP
Creative. Listener. Exterior. Interior. Sustainable. Additions.
Renovations. Fit-outs.
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TACEY DESIGNS Architecture
83 Pickering Street, #206
Needham, MA 02492
617-460-2984
[email protected]
Tacey Luongo AIA
Looking for an enthusiastic architect who combines vibrant
design vision with 30 years of technical confidence? From
the start, you can trust that Tacey’s clear and realistic design
process will result in the home your family wants, needs and
can afford. Based in Brookline, offering full services; fast,
accurate and realistic.
Taylor & Burns Architects
58 Winter Street
Boston, MA 02108
617-357-5335
[email protected]
www.taylorburns.com
Carol Burns, FAIA
We help homeowners make beautiful, smart, comfortable
homes. With ideas inspired by distinctive locations and families, each home we design responds to a disciplined study of
resource limits and space needs. We improve the world one
place at a time.
30E Design
30 Everett Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-983-3822
[email protected]
www.30edesign.com
Anne E. Barrett AIA
With more than 20 years of experience in design and construction, 30E design specializes in home renovations, additions and landscapes. We believe that each home demands a
unique solution that caters to unique individuals or families.
We are committed to beautiful, sustainable design solutions
that promote healthy living for generations to come.
Thomas J. Stohlman, Jr., AIA Architect
19 Channing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-547-5246
[email protected]
http://namlhots.net/Architecture_index.html
Tom Stohlman, Jr., AIA Residential and small-scale design, new construction and
renovations, site design, schematic design, computer modeling, construction documents, construction review, energyconscious design, accessible design.
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Thomas Peter Dolle Associates
33 Chestnut Street, Suite A
Brookline, MA 02445
617-734-7947
[email protected]
www.dollearchitects.com
Thomas Dolle AIA
Our work includes renovations, additions and new homes, as
well as retail and office projects. We listen to and work closely
with our clients through all phases, combining creativity,
vision and excitement with practicality to produce the highquality results your project deserves. Our top priority: you
and your project.
Tom Harden & Associates
32 Hill Street
Lexington, MA 02421
781-652-8297
[email protected]
www.tomhardenandassociates.com
Thomas M. Harden AIA
Specializing in renovations, additions and new homes, we
work to translate our clients’ priorities and aspirations into
designs for well-crafted, energy-efficient houses that will
provide healthy, comfortable living environments for years
to come. The firm is now in its 12th year, and our projects are
contemporary and traditional, urban, suburban and rural.
Our design approach is collaborative, and our service is
attentive and individualized. We provide our clients with the
information needed to visualize and understand options, and
identify the important choices that need to be made. Our involvement continues through construction, helping our clients
select a builder and construct the design we have drawn.
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Walters Design Studio|Architecture
102 Robbins Road
Watertown, MA 02472
617-923-4836
awalters @waltersdesignstudio.com
www.waltersdesignstudio.com
Ann M. Walters AIA
Graceful, well-made objects and spaces of utility and
beauty speak to the human soul. At Walters Design
Studio|Architecture, we use our design skills to give expression to our clients’ creativity, memory and aspiration, with
a focus on exploring materials, spaces and patterns of
inhabitation that each of us finds most satisfying. Traditional,
modern or eclectic, large or small, in every project we seek to
enrich shelter and security, and make places we want to be,
places we want to share, places of ease and comfort, places
people love and remember. Let us help you develop a personally meaningful project!
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William Lee Architect & Associates
636 Mayflower Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
781-582-1534
[email protected]
williamleearchitect.com
Bill Lee AIA
At William Lee Architect & Associates, we believe thoughtful
analysis and creative talent are essential elements for great
design. We believe that complex program challenges are
solved by the collaborative process, resulting in elegant and
inspired design that solves each client’s unique program.
Successful building forms have the ability to delight the
senses and resonate with the human spirit.
Our extensive design experience comes together to create spaces that are dramatic and those that are intimate. We
investigate spatial adjacencies and hierarchies as they relate
to form, function and beauty. Our goal is to create thoughtful
and inspired design through the built form.
Wolf Architects
98 North Washington Street, Suite 304
Boston, MA 02114
617-742-7557
[email protected]
www.wolfarchitects.com
Gary Wolf AIA
Whether coming to us for a new design or to deal with an
existing structure, our clients share our commitment to
creating buildings that work well while enhancing the lives
of their users. We are known for our inventive responses
to our clients’ goals and to a project’s constraints, and for
our personalized designs for homeowners, businesses and
institutions. Our historic-preservation projects demonstrate
our expertise with the full range of preservation issues.
Our designs have been recognized with numerous awards
and have appeared in regional and national publications.
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ZeroEnergy Design
156 Milk Street, Suite 3
Boston, MA
617-720-5002
[email protected]
www.zeroenergy.com
Stephanie Horowitz AIA, CPHC
ZeroEnergy Design creates innovative and environmentally
sensible homes. Our multidisciplinary team of architecture,
engineering and business professionals takes a calculated,
three-pronged approach to green design and sustainability.
This results in high-performance homes that holistically appeal to our clients’ lifestyles, aesthetic preferences and environmental ideologies. ZeroEnergy Design offers performance
targets and green certifications such as Passive House, Net
Zero Energy and LEED for Homes. Regardless of certifications, each architectural design created by ZeroEnergy
Design delivers exceptional energy performance, healthy
indoor air quality and green features. 2011/2010 Awards:
Best of Boston Home, EcoHome Design Awards, BSA Citation
for Sustainable Design and more.

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