Overview

Turn your backyard into an oasis of great design. Increase your space, generate rental income, or bring your family closer together in a beautifully designed ADU. Save time and money by starting with an award winning pre-designed ADU plan. I advise clients looking for custom homes designed to blend beautiful spaces with the surrounding landscape. I have worked with clients around the world to create modern and sustainable residences that are rooted in the specifics of place. Sustainable, finely crafted homes that are integrated into the landscape defines my design values. I aim to distill design ideas into simple forms that respond to site and context - emphasizing materiality, craft, and detail while blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior. Homes should be inspiring places to live that provide comfort, warmth, and healthy environments while minimizing our impact on the planet. Each home I design integrates into the surrounding landscape creating inspiring spaces that blend with nature. My custom homes have garnered design awards and I am one of the country’s leading experts on the design of Accessory Dwelling Units. I earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from McGill University and a Master’s of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon. I have served my community through volunteer work on the Alberta Main Street Design Committee, as a leader within the American Institute of Architects, and as a volunteer with Architecture for Humanity. Side projects include creating the blog Talkitect.com and writing the newsletter, A Better Built Environment (please subscribe!). I have also served as an adjunct professor at Portland State University, teaching architectural drawing, and as a guest design critic at the University of Oregon. I love working with students and young architects and designers to mentor them as they embark on their careers.