Portland, OR — Est. 2004

Homes Built for Generations.

Arkitects designs passive-house residences for eco-conscious families across the Pacific Northwest — spaces that are as beautiful as they are efficient, and built to outlast every trend.

Modern passive-house home with timber cladding and large glazed facade set in a Pacific Northwest forest

212

Projects Completed

Why Arkitects

Architecture with a Conscience

Since 2004, we’ve been building homes that serve people and planet equally. Every metric we track reflects a commitment that runs deeper than aesthetics.

212
Completed projects since 2004
68%
Repeat client rate
100%
Projects targeting LEED Silver or higher since 2021
14mo
Average delivery from contract to construction documents

How We Work

Three Ways to Work With Us

Whether you’re testing an idea or ready for full delivery, our three service tiers meet you where you are — with the same standard of craft at every level.

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Concept Only

Ideal for early-stage planning. We translate your vision into a compelling design concept — site analysis, spatial ideas, and massing studies you can take to lenders or planning departments.

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Design + Documentation

Our most popular engagement. Full architectural design through permit-ready construction documents — everything your builder needs to break ground on a certified passive-house.

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Full Service

We stay with you from first sketch to final inspection. Site selection, design, documentation, contractor coordination, and construction administration — one team, zero gaps.

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Projects That Speak for Themselves

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Cascade Community Health Center exterior with timber and glass facade, Portland Oregon
CivicPortland, OR

Cascade Community Health Center

A landmark civic project that brought passive-house performance standards to a community health facility — proving that sustainability and public service are natural allies.

Harlow Public Library interior with vaulted timber ceiling and reading room in Eugene Oregon
Public LibraryEugene, OR

Harlow Public Library

The Meridian mixed-use tower glass facade at dusk in Austin Texas
Mixed-UseAustin, TX

The Meridian Tower

“The house doesn’t just perform — it breathes. Two winters in, our heating bills are down by 70%. I didn’t think a home could feel this quiet and this alive at the same time.”
Portrait of client Sarah Okonkwo

Sarah & Tom Okonkwo

Passive-house residence, Portland, OR — 2023

Our Commitments

Architecture With a Conscience

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Certified B Corp

B Corporation certified since 2019 — meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance.

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Carbon Neutral

Our offices have operated carbon neutrally since 2023 — because the values we design into your home start inside our own walls.

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Pro Bono Work

We donate a minimum of 2% of our billable hours annually to community design projects — every year, without exception.

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AIA Firm of the Year

Winner, AIA Oregon Firm of the Year 2022. Featured in Architectural Record, Dezeen, and Metropolis Magazine.

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Every great home begins with a conversation. Whether you have a site, a sketch, or just a feeling — we’d love to hear where you’re starting from.

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Portland HQ

Portland, Oregon & Austin, Texas

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hello@arkitects.com

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Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm PT