3 Best Residential Architects in Boston, MA

We hired ZED to help us design an energy efficient house, and to monitor construction. This was a very positive experience. The architects on the project were very responsive to our input in the initial design and its subsequent evolution. This was important to us as we found that some other architectural firms and builders were more inclined to push their ideas on us rather than engage in a constructive dialog to help us develop our own vision. The ZED engineer was spot-on with the modeling predictions. ZED developed a short list of potential builders, which very helpful since many local builders are unfamiliar with some of the construction approaches, and ZED was often on site to monitor their performance and address issues as they arose. My wife and I decided to forego hiring an interior designer, so we appreciated the input from the architects as we worked out our plan own and searched for products. Having lived in this house since October 2021, we have been delighted with the final product, the delightful interior spaces, the 4-season interior air quality, and the reliably net positive performance of the building.

My husband and I worked with ZeroEnergy Design on the design and building of our home on Cape Cod. Their involvement started from the moment we saw the lot we liked through the day we moved in (and, of course, for the punch list process). Actually, they continue to provide support now, two years later, as we monitor our energy consumption and make changes to improve efficiencies. They provided a house design that took full advantage of their expertise in the design of energy-efficient eco-friendly homes while fully respecting our desire for a more "traditional" Cape Cod home. We also used ZeroEnergy Design to oversee/manage the construction process as we were 3000 miles away for the last seven months of the ten-month process.

My wife and I found our dream house, and moved in just a month before having our first baby. It's a very contemporary design surrounded by green views of nature, and we have spent *a lot* of time in it over the last year. Thank you Zero Energy Design for creating such an inspiring and comfortable space.

Arick and his team are incredibly hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented. They truly listen, bring creative solutions, and deliver beautiful, functional results. It’s rare to find a company that cares this much about both the craft and the client — highly recommend.

Arick, Laura, and the rest of team have all been extremely helpful throughout the architectural plan, from setting up the meeting and talking about our needs to sending the team out on the field and getting the stamped plans so our business could get approved. Professional, responsive, and courteous throughout the entire project. I know y’all are busy so thank you for fitting our small business and making sure things got done on time.

I have known Arick for many years since I have lived in Boston and have witnessed how DB Architects and his company has grown and evolved over the years. I can attest to his level of professionalism and commitment to client satisfaction as well as his work ethic and drive. His works speaks for itself and I know you will love working with the Design Build Architects team. I plan on hiring them for an addition on my house this spring and look forward to working with the team to see my vision come to life.