Business Details
Affordable Housing Design and Consulting Services
Architectural Housing Solutions was established to provide specialized architectural and consulting services for affordable housing investors, developers, and housing authorities. Our firm combines expertise in green building practices with a deep understanding of federal guidelines to deliver sustainable, energy-efficient housing solutions. With licenses in 24 states, we offer comprehensive services including design, rehabilitation, due diligence, and compliance consulting. Our team prioritizes neighborhood integrity and social responsibility, ensuring projects meet both community needs and environmental standards.We guide clients through complex processes such as LIHTC applications, utility allowance calculations, and energy grant submissions while maintaining a focus on cost-effectiveness and regulatory compliance. Our experience in project phasing minimizes community disruption during construction, and our master planning services provide long-term vision for housing sustainability. By integrating LEED/Green design principles, we create durable, affordable housing that enhances quality of life for residents while helping investors maximize returns through tax credits and energy savings.
Services
Affordable Housing Design
LEED/Green Consulting
Physical Needs Assessments
Utility Allowance Calculations
Energy Efficiency Strategies
Project Phasing Design
Housing Rehabilitation
Grant Administration
Section 504 Compliance
Market Studies
Highlights and features
- We specialize in affordable housing with 24-state licensing for nationwide reach.
- Our team holds LEED/Green design certifications for sustainable building solutions.
- We provide comprehensive due diligence services including HUD-compliant assessments.
- Our project phasing strategies minimize community disruption during construction.
- We assist with LIHTC applications and energy grant submissions for cost savings.
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Services
Affordable Housing Design
We create energy-efficient affordable housing designs that comply with federal guidelines and community needs. Our services include site planning, building surveys, and adaptive reuse of existing structures. By integrating LEED/Green principles, we ensure long-term sustainability while maintaining cost-effectiveness for investors and housing authorities.
LEED/Green Consulting
Our LEED-certified architects provide consulting services to achieve environmentally responsible building practices. We assist with LEED submissions, energy reduction strategies, and Green Communities compliance. This ensures properties qualify for tax credits and grants while reducing operational costs through energy-efficient design.
Physical Needs Assessments
We conduct ARRA-compliant physical needs assessments to determine repair costs and property value. These evaluations include energy audits required by HUD to identify distressed properties and inform long-term sustainability decisions for public housing agencies.
Utility Allowance Calculations
Our team performs HUD-mandated utility allowance calculations based on property characteristics. We analyze energy-efficient methods to reduce costs without increasing tenant burdens, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while improving property financial performance.
Project Phasing Design
We develop phased construction plans to minimize community disruption during affordable housing projects. This approach accommodates existing residents while implementing best practices for modernization, rehabilitation, and new construction projects across multiple locations.
Questions
What services does Architectural Housing Solutions offer?
We provide affordable housing design, LEED/Green consulting, physical needs assessments, utility allowance calculations, and project phasing design for housing authorities and investors.
In which states do you operate?
Our firm is licensed to provide architectural services in 24 states across the United States.
How do you ensure energy efficiency in projects?
We integrate LEED/Green design principles and conduct energy reduction investigations to implement cost-effective, sustainable solutions that reduce long-term operational costs.
Can you assist with tax credit applications?
Yes, we help clients with LIHTC applications and energy grant submissions to maximize financial benefits for affordable housing developments.
How do you minimize community disruption during construction?
Our project phasing strategies carefully plan construction timelines to accommodate existing residents and maintain neighborhood integrity throughout the development process.
