what we care about

Climate-Smart Design

A practical path to high-performance (i.e. comfortable) homes


architecture focus

What it means to design a ‘Pretty Good House’ and why we think it’s important.

We follow the Pretty Good House approach—an energy-smart, budget-conscious way of building that puts comfort and performance first. It’s not about meeting every green building certification; it’s about making thoughtful, well-balanced choices that deliver real-world results.

Learn More about The Pretty Good House Approach

we design homes that are:

  • Well-insulated and air-sealed for year-round comfort

  • Energy-efficient without overcomplicating things

  • Durable and low-maintenance, using quality materials

  • Designed with your unique lifestyle in mind

  • Architectural blueprints detailing roof and wall construction, including materials like copper flashing, fascia board, masonry veneer, and aluminum cladding, with specific measurements and annotations.

    The Building Shell – keeping the weather out

  • Construction site of a wooden building with framing and scaffolding, sunny sky and bright sunlight.

    Construction Techniques – building better homes

  • A collection of various material samples including wood, marble, fabric, and paint swatches arranged on a light marble surface with some dried leaves on the side.

    Material Matter – achieving the right look


What Matters to Us
& Our Clients

  • A white two-story house with black shutters, a covered front porch with white columns, and a sloped roof, surrounded by a green lawn and trees, under a blue sky.

    Our Approach

    We bring fresh ideas and a unique perspective to enhance the beauty, function, and feel of your space.

  • Front view of a brick house with large multi-pane windows and gray shutters, surrounded by trees and potted plants, under a blue sky.

    Historic Homes

    Thoughtful updates that respect the soul of your home.

  • A bedroom corner with a window showing autumn trees, a white tufted chair, a wooden bedside table with a large ceramic lamp, and part of a four-poster bed with white bedding and an adjustable wall lamp.

    Aging-In-Place

    Design that grows with you, and allows you to stay in your home.

“Erin was terrific to work with on our home renovation. She has a great sense of design and focuses both on the big picture and all the detail. She was very responsive and provided much guidance on all the product choices that had to be made. We were very impressed by her ability to handle unexpected issues and come up with many options and solutions.”

alan & Dale S.
bethesda, maryland