Business Details
Sustainable Architecture & Design Solutions
Kriegh Architects is a design and research firm dedicated to advancing sustainable architecture through innovative practices. Our work integrates high-performance building technologies with a deep understanding of client values, focusing on carbon-storing materials, energy-efficient systems, and prefabricated Passive House assemblies. We collaborate with organizations like the University of Washington Carbon Leadership Forum to push the boundaries of sustainable design. Our client engagement survey ensures projects align with individual and community goals, creating spaces that promote environmental stewardship and human well-being. With expertise in single-family residential, multi-family communities, and commercial projects, we deliver solutions that balance ecological responsibility with functional excellence.Our research explores embodied carbon reduction, operational efficiency, and biophilic design principles to address climate challenges. By merging technical precision with creative vision, we craft buildings that serve as both practical habitats and catalysts for conservation awareness. The firm's reciprocal design philosophy emphasizes mutual benefits between people, places, and performance metrics in both built and natural environments. Through continuous innovation and education, we strive to shape a more sustainable future for the architecture industry.
Services
Sustainable Architecture Design
Passive House Consulting
Carbon-Storing Materials Research
Client Engagement Surveys
High-Performance Building Systems
Community Development Planning
Prefabricated Construction
Storm-Water Management
Biophilic Design
Climate-Responsive Architecture
Highlights and features
- We specialize in sustainable single-family and commercial design with a focus on low-embodied carbon materials
- Our research-driven approach links high-performance building technologies to client values
- We consult with leading organizations like the University of Washington Carbon Leadership Forum
- Our multidimensional design approach promotes environmental and community well-being
- We utilize prefabricated Passive House assemblies for energy efficiency
Associations and certifications
- Passive House Institute
Services
Sustainable Architecture Design
We create high-performance buildings that integrate sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems. Our designs prioritize carbon reduction while maintaining aesthetic and functional excellence. Each project incorporates biophilic elements and climate-responsive features to enhance environmental stewardship.
Passive House Consulting
Our experts provide guidance on achieving Passive House standards through optimized building envelopes and mechanical systems. We help clients implement ultra-low energy consumption strategies while maintaining occupant comfort and indoor air quality.
Carbon-Storing Materials Research
We conduct in-depth research on materials that capture and store carbon throughout their lifecycle. Our work focuses on developing practical applications for cross-laminated timber and other bio-based materials in mainstream construction practices.
Client Engagement Surveys
Our proprietary survey process identifies client values and sustainability priorities to inform design decisions. This data-driven approach ensures projects align with both environmental goals and user needs through measurable performance metrics.
Prefabricated Construction
We specialize in prefabricated Passive House assemblies that reduce construction waste and improve energy performance. Our modular solutions combine factory precision with sustainable design principles for faster, more efficient project delivery.
People
Dr. Kriegh
Principal Architect
Dr. Kriegh leads sustainable design initiatives and consults on Passive House projects. With expertise in low-embodied carbon materials, she directs research efforts and client engagement strategies while maintaining active involvement in industry collaborations.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in sustainable design for single-family homes, multi-family communities, and commercial buildings using Passive House standards and carbon-storing materials.
How do you incorporate sustainability into projects?
We integrate embodied carbon reduction strategies, energy-efficient systems, and biophilic design principles while aligning with client values through our engagement survey.
What research areas do you focus on?
Our research concentrates on carbon-storing materials, operational efficiency in buildings, and prefabricated Passive House assemblies to advance climate-responsive architecture.
Do you offer consulting services?
Yes, we provide sustainability consulting for architectural firms and organizations like the University of Washington Carbon Leadership Forum on high-performance building projects.
How do you engage with clients?
We use a proprietary client engagement survey to understand sustainability priorities and values that shape our design approach for each project.
What makes your firm unique?
Our combination of research-driven design, expertise in low-embodied carbon materials, and reciprocal design philosophy creates buildings that benefit both people and the environment.
