Architecture
ACM Design Architecture & Interiors
110 Portobello Road, Arden
828-684-9884
www.acmdesign.net
The ACM Design team approaches home design with a unified vision that encompasses every detail of the home, from garden to hearth. By integrating the disciplines of architecture, interior design and landscape design, their professionals provide a thorough and complete design experience for each client. Their diverse work is grounded both in the tradition of fine craftsmanship and in a commitment to longevity through sustainable design and building practices. They believe that bringing value to their clients, both aesthetically and practically, means making a difference . . . one home at a time.
Alice Dodson Architect, PA
36 Montford Avenue, Suite 300, Asheville
828-505-2212
www.AliceDodsonArchitect.com
This forward-thinking Asheville architectural design firm began in 1990, focusing on green sustainable design for custom residential design and related recreational planning. They have extensive experience in energy efficient alternative construction, energy use and solar design, and they work with a unique combination of site and client requirements to provide creative and balanced solutions in architectural design. Besides utilizing healthy building materials and energy efficient design, they also emphasize the experience or “soul” of the home, designing spaces with Feng Shui and Sacred Geometry.
Carlton Architecture
1550 Hendersonville Road,
Suite 212, Asheville
828-274-7554
www.carltonarchitecture.com
Carlton Architecture, led by Rob Carlton, AIA and Chad Harding, AIA, is a full-service architecture and design-build firm specializing in custom homes. The firm emphasizes thoughtful design through sustainable building practices, site sensitivity and a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. In addition, Carlton offers construction services in an integrated design-build approach. By providing both architecture and construction services, the firm is able to deliver high quality custom homes while maintaining tight budgetary control. As a strong advocate of green building, Carlton has registered 100% of their custom homes with NC HealthyBuilt Homes.
Griffin Architects, PA
One Village Lane, Asheville
828-274-5979
www.griffinarchitectspa.com
With over 25 years of experience and numerous awards and publications to their credit, Griffin Architects continues to provide many levels of services. Renovation, sustainable design, historic preservation/adaptive reuse, residential and commercial design are just a few areas of the firm’s expertise. Their design vocabulary is multi-lingual: Green, French Country, English, Arts & Crafts, Mountain, Modern, Mediterranean, Commercial or Shingle Style. Integrating interior design with exterior living creates an environmental response that lends comfort and distinction to their designs. Whatever the design, clients’ desires and needs are foremost in Griffin’s unique design process.
Harris Architects, PLLC
33 West Probart Street, Brevard
828-883-5535
www.harrisarch.com
A commitment to preserving the environment and natural resources is integral to the practice at Harris Architects. Four registered architects, two of whom are LEED accredited professionals, offer full architectural services to both private and public clients for a wide range of project types. Founding partners Ellen Pratt Harris, AIA and Douglas K. Harris, AIA, LEED AP, personally guide a mix of new construction and historic preservation work including residential, commercial and religious buildings. Creative design solutions and solid technical expertise are combined for successful award-winning projects. Visit their website for more information and a view of their work.
Mathews Architecture, PA
34 Wall Street, Suite 307, Asheville
828-253-4300
www.mathewsarchitecture.com
Mathews Architecture’s team of architects and designers is committed to planning sustainable quality spaces for living. Working with each client and responding to their unique needs, the opportunities of their existing home or site, and their budget, the team tailors creative solutions that promote efficient, well-crafted spaces to fit and enrich the client’s way of life. Mathews Architecture takes this approach in all its work, whether the project is a minor renovation or addition, a small affordable home or a custom mountain retreat.
Michael McDonough Architect, PA
171 Montford Avenue, Asheville
828-252-2153
www.mcdonougharchitect.com
As a sole-practitioner and contributor to Fine Homebuilding magazine, Michael McDonough celebrates the collaboration of client, architect and contractor to craft a wide range of projects that stitch timeless architecture seamlessly into the environment. The firm advocates pragmatic sustainable strategies that emphasize quality over quantity, local materials and crafts persons and vernacular design elements tuned to our climate. Their award-winning work can be seen at the Village of Cheshire in Black Mountain, Acadia in Greenville, South Carolina, Montford in Asheville and around Lake James, or visit their extensive on-line portfolio.
Platt Architecture, PA
33 West Main Street, Brevard
828-884-2393
plattarchitecture.com
As specialists in complete custom architectural services, Platt Architecture’s goal is to design distinctive homes, renovations and additions that help families create satisfying and sustainable places for themselves. Services include programming and design, construction documents, and construction contract administration to ensure that your project is built well, with clear communications. Beyond custom work, they offer highly detailed pre-designed plans and services such as site layout assistance and finishing recommendations, enabling clients to enjoy custom-quality results with savings in cost and time. Full design/build services are available in conjunction with their pre-designed plan collection.
Samsel Architects. PA
60 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville
828-253-1124
www.samselarchitects.com
The integration of architecture and the environment is a core principle of Samsel Architects. Since 1985, Samsel Architects has been a leader in the green building movement, serving as a co-creator of the North Carolina HealthyBuilt Homes program and as a founding member of the WNC Green Building Council. Samsel Architects’ green building expertise includes Energy Star Homes, HealthyBuilt Homes, and a certified LEED Platinum dormitory. Within the past ten years, the firm has conserved over 1 million pounds of carbon through energy efficient home design.
Sorin Architecture, PLLC
8 Magnolia Avenue, Asheville
828-252-8000
www.sorinarchitecture.com
LEED accredited professionals, Sorin Architecture provides land planning and architectural services to residential and commercial clients with a focus on sustainable, environmentally responsible design. They believe that architecture and the places we create affect our physical and emotional well being, contribute to the quality of our lives and sustain the human spirit. Through a collaborative design process based on the principles of sustainability, they create inspiring, meaningful places that fulfill the client’s vision and enhance the quality of life in ways that support the environment. Experience their inspiring sustainable design solutions.
