what we do
Michelle Kaufmann Studio is a small boutique design company, offering a variety of services, depending on your needs: We offer architectural design services for single-family homes, multifamily communities, and eco-resorts. Any of these project types we can design based on either modular or site built construction, depending on what makes the most sense for your [...]
why work with us
We believe that everyone should have a thoughtfully-designed sustainable home. If green homes are only for a few elite, we are never going to get there. Everyone should have a home that is healthy, efficient, and beautiful. We are not giving up until that happens. We have experience. And a lot of it. Some of [...]
green materials + systems
With all projects we work on, we use sustainable principles when designing, including: thoughtful design (designing to use less) material efficiency (materials that are renewable and recyclable) energy conservation (with the goal of achieving net-zero) water efficiency (reducing water consumption and recycling water for irrigation) healthy spaces (materials that are low and no-VOCs and incorporating [...]
costs
An important question when starting a project is “What is this going to cost?” Until a project is defined, this can be a difficult question to answer. Costs vary dramatically depending on the site conditions, the design, the location, potential efficiencies with repetition, and the systems chosen. For example, doing 10 townhouse units in Colorado [...]
where we work
We are currently providing design, architectural and consulting services in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii and the Bahamas.
