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Your Trusted Architectural Partner in DC, MD, and VA
Architectural Design is a complex profession with many moving parts: zoning, building codes, site planning, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering, energy efficient design, aesthetics, climate change, are all topics that cross the desk of every architect. In his book, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School, Mathew Fredericks suggests that Architects need to know a little bit about everything; engineers need to know everything about one thing. Knowing how to assemble the team is the product of the architect's experience and is informed by knowing what skill set each engineer brings to the project.
Tailored Design Solutions
To custom fit a space to suit a client's needs, the first question shouldn't be, "how many square feet do you want" but, rather "how do you eat your meals?" This anthropocentric approach to design helps to reduce construction costs and trims operational costs while providing a tailored fit for the client.
Energy Efficient Design
Passive House is a robust design methodology that cuts energy costs up to 85% through conscientious design, exacting construction and rigorous testing.
VanderPoel Architecture is a Certified Passive House Consultant.
Licensed & Accredited
VanderPoel Architecture is licensed in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
Focused on the Experience-
Thirty Spokes Share one hub. Adapt the nothing therein to the purpose in hand, and you will have the use of the cart.
Knead clay in order to make a vessel. Adapt the nothing therein to the purpose in hand, and you will have the use of the vessel.
Cut out doors and windows in order to make a room. Adapt the nothing therein to the purpose in hand, and you will have the use of the room.
Thus what we create is something, yet it is by virtue of nothing that it can be put to use.
Lao Tzu
Tao te Ching
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Client Testimonials
Peter did work for one of my clients who was very impressed. He found that Peter was easy to communicate with and finished the project timely and captured what he was looking to have done
Dawn W.
Love my house. It is a joy working with Peter VanderPoel. It was going to have five main objectives: handicapped accessible, energy efficient, pet-friendly, easy to clean, and good looking. It has achieved all of these goals.
Mary M.
Start Your Project with Us
Get in touch with VanderPoel Architecture to start the conversation about your next architectural project. Whether it's a residential design or a small commercial endeavor, we are here to bring your vision to reality.
800 Maine Ave SW suite 200 Washington, DC 20024
703-725-4328
