Consulting services
Historic home search assistance
With you, we can visit (either online or in person) properties you're interested in to clarify what can be done physically and legally, and what those changes are likely to cost. Up to three visits are offered at no charge.
Home use scenario exploration
We map the rhythms of daily life— how you like to sleep, dine, get ready for your day, what you do when you leave and when you arrive home, how you work at home, host dinners and parties and playdates, storage needs, and sharing spaces within your family and with guests—so the final architectural floor plan matches how your household actually lives.
Architectural advocacy
With just a few consulting hours, we provide an experienced, independent second opinion on plans proposed by your architect(s)—catching issues early, improving usabiliy, and helping your architecture team align every decision with your goals.
Eco and smart-home specification
We can help you select low-toxicity materials, efficient water and energy systems, lighting, controls, appliances, plumbing fixtures, solar power generation and storage, and integrated smart-home technology.
Bring us in early. The best time to plan a historic home’s future is before the plans are firm.