![]() No matter what kind of home you have or what kind of change you need, we approach our additions and renovations with the same thoughtful consideration we take with our new design projects. The New England precedent of connected farm buildings like those described in the book Big House, Little House, Backhouse, Barn serves as an excellent example of well-considered additions to homes over time. In this spirit, we choose sustainable materials and finishes that have long been proven in Maine, and that were in keeping with the original home. Our philosophy as architects when working with historic structures is to first do no harm second, make sure all changes are designed to be revocable in the future and third, create new work that complements, rather than imitates. ![]() Whether the addition or renovation is necessary for aesthetic reasons, improved functionality, energy-efficiency, or structural improvements, Whitten Architects always looks to complement the existing home, not copy it exactly. The historical context of the home and its surrounding neighborhood can often demand that the addition be designed within the same scale and language, including similar massings, windows, details, and materials. Open floor plan to include a kitchen renovation, better connectivity with adjacent spaces, basement remodel, and primary suite. Many of these projects involve restoring some of the home’s inherent charm and preserving it, while also making it suitable for modern-day living. Oftentimes homeowners come to us because while they love the character and feel of their existing home, they are ready for an upgrade. ![]() As expert guides and facilitators, allow us to usher you through your dream green home build.Whitten Architects has extensive experience in the design of additions and renovations to a variety of house types. Sophisticated to the eye, thoughtful to the user and meticulously detailed, Trillium Architects homes are Sustainable Luxury Defined. Imagine if every home were a Trillium Home. Whether that is by reducing the energy loads, proving alternative fuel supplies to get to net zero, by using benign or carbon positive plant based insulations, or by collecting water for irrigation we are reaching ever more rigorously toward ensuring each house ‘leave no trace’. With each home we strive to make our building foot prints smaller and smaller. Also serving Alabama, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, & more. Sustainable building materials and methods produce houses that have very small carbon footprints. Many of our clients care deeply about the environment. Knowing that your house is healthy and clean allows you breathe easy knowing that your house is actually the safest place you can spend your time and that family will be well for years to come. From building materials to indoor air and water quality, Trillium’s homes are designed to be healthy and free of red list items, and consistently provide fresh clean air. There are so many toxins and allergens in our world these days. They want a house that is safe for their family. ![]() We utilize tried and true building methods alongside the latest tech and materials to produce the most reliable, top of the line homes available. ![]() Did you know that you can live in an all-electric house that costs $18 per month to heat, cool and operate? Trillium’s homes – whether they are 2,000 sf or 10,000 sf- are built to meet this goal. Clients come to Trillium for 3 reasons: They want a house that performs like a luxury EV. ![]()
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