Residential Green Architects

TBDA’s Residential work includes new homes, gut renovations/deep energy retrofits, and additions with targeted or phased decarbonization. The magic in these projects comes from collaborating with you to develop a design vision that you love; the mastery is through our experience designing high-performance, healthy, energy-efficient environments for living.

Passive House (Phius) Design and Consulting

We work with a variety of building types, from homes and schools to museums and park buildings. Our main focus is designing Phius-certified park buildings and residences, but we also offer Phius consulting services, like energy modeling and certification support, for larger projects with outside design teams..

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Net Zero

NetZero goes beyond operational energy by prioritizing low-carbon materials like wood, cellulose, straw, and hemp over petroleum-based options. Adding battery storage to energy-producing buildings enhances resilience, enabling off-grid living with solar arrays, smart panels, and app-based controls.

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LEED Design/Living Building Challenge (Green Building)

LEED certification demonstrates a broad commitment to the environment, with LBC taking things a step further by promoting a regenerative approach, aiming to restore the balance between people and nature, working beautifully alongside the Passive design approach. LEED and LBC certifications show a commitment to the environment, with LBC taking things a step further by promoting a regenerative approach that helps restore the balance between people and nature, working beautifully alongside the Passive design approach.

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Decarbonization & Deep Energy Retrofit

Our decarbonization work helps clients reduce their carbon footprint through energy-saving techniques, sustainable material choices, and retrofit solutions for existing buildings.

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Our Projects

 Explore our portfolio of energy-efficient residential projects, featuring innovative designs that emphasize sustainability, efficiency, and durability.