1. Identify what you need
Compare rooms, materials, and project priorities.
Sustainable home improvement · Est. 2008
Plan a home that works for the way you live.
We design and craft thoughtful renovations rooted in natural materials, low-impact methods, and the way you actually live at home.
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Cedar House · Marin County
Selected Work
Spaces that wear time well.
A small studio of architects and craftspeople. Each project is approached as a long conversation with the home, the land, and the people inside.
Kitchen · 2025
Sage Kitchen Restoration
Interior · 2024
Glasshouse Living Room
Bath · 2024
Stone & Cedar Bath
Exterior · 2025
Living Façade Cottage
Outdoor · 2024
Hillside Cedar Deck
Interior · 2025
Quiet Study Nook
Our Process
Five steps, paced like a season.
01
Listen
We begin on site — walking the home, noting light, flow and the small rituals that already work. No pitch, no upsell.
It means every material decision is weighed for embodied carbon, durability, and end-of-life. We favour reclaimed timber, lime plasters, natural insulation and low-VOC finishes. We publish a full material ledger for every project.
A single-room renovation typically takes 4–8 weeks on site. Whole-home projects range from 5 to 11 months including design. We prefer slower, well-paced builds over rushed ones.
Yes — we travel for projects of meaningful scope across the West Coast and selected international commissions. A small surcharge covers crew lodging and logistics.
Absolutely. About a third of our projects are build-only collaborations. We're easy to bring in and document everything clearly for the design team.
We provide an open-book estimate after the discovery visit, then a fixed-price contract once design is final. No hidden mark-ups on materials.
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2. Review the details
Note your questions about scope, options, and terms.
3. Prepare the next step
Bring your preferences together for a conversation with the business.
How can I describe my project?
Bring measurements, current photos, and a short list of priorities. Separate necessary work from optional ideas.
What happens when I try this demonstration?
You can explore options and prepare a selection or inquiry on this page. Actions stay local: they do not send data, reserve a time, or process payment.