“Whether residential, commercial, new construction
or remodel, we design buildings that
move us toward sustainable culture.”

green architecture

Buildings that are more than solar …
Green building before there was a term for it …
Sustainable practices integrated with design and lifestyle choices …
Socially responsible and cost effective energy measures …
Experienced with off-grid, straw bale, and environmentally preferable materials …
On time and on budget …
Light-filled …

Designed in harmony with natural systems using principles of passive solar design and permaculture …

These phrases describe our work … pioneering in “sustainability” in the Pacific Northwest…and are highlighted in these two projects:

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The Laakso house, utilizing every possible solar application needed for comfort in a remote, off-grid location; see projects for more details.

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The Gibson house, utilizing excellent natural light, healthy building materials in all aspects including strawbale insulating walls, natural linoleum, wall plasters, paints, and flooring. (See details in “Gibson House: Different and Fun”)

Services:

Architecture: Site analysis, schematic design, establishing construction budgets, effective written construction documents, coordinating consultants, construction administration, liaison with government agencies.

Consulting: Assistance with critical decision-making at the earliest phase of a development project, including zoning review, time-line and cost estimates. Recommendations for existing buildings emphasize energy efficiency, enhanced function, and reduced maintenance and operations expense.

Education: Presentations covering passive solar design, daylighting, hands-on construction, site analysis, and fundamentals of sustainable culture.

contact us

email: Anthony@StoppielloArchitecture.com

phone: 503-368-6141

fax: 503-368-3549