Ecosmith Architecture & Consulting
About
Ecosmith is a full-service architectural design firm creating beautiful places and healthy spaces for over 30 years in the Northwest and across the country.
Ecosmith brings you inspiration, creativity, expertise and bang for your buck.
Considering a remodel, addition, new home or the Living Building Challenge?
We are your guide, partner and advocate from start to finish, from conceptual design to building & planning permits and through construction.
To get you started we offer a complementary on-site consultation giving you design input, cost perspective, city and state code information and knowledge about the design & construction process.
Design excellence by Chris Gutsche, Ecosmith Architecture & Consulting.
We are in service to help you create functional and life-enhancing places to live and work.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
To get you started we generally offer a complementary on-site consultation giving you design input, cost perspective, city and state code information and knowledge about the design & construction process. We then offer a proposal outling scope of services and fees for your review.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Licensed WA and CA Architect with NCARB Certificate allowing practice in all 50 states. AIA. LEED AP and Living Building Challenge Ambassador. 30 years of practice in residential, commercial and institutional design.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
We base fees on a hourly basis.
How did you get started in this business?
I have always loved the practice of architecture.
What types of customers have you worked with?
We work with residential customers looking for new construction, additions and remodels. We love work with clients who are interested in sustainable design, but with any client we build in energy efficiency and healthy materials.
Describe a recent project you are fond of.
We love to bring you bang for your buck. A small addition or modification can make a huge difference in your livability. In any additon, remodel or new construction we bring you a straight forward elegance in design.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Before starting it is important to have a professional help you evaluate zoning, potential critical area, health department requirements and other criteria that may impact your project scope and feasibility.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Having a good grasp of your resources and proposed budget are an essential starting point for understanding what you can achieve.