Balance Associates Architects
Balance Associates began in 1980 consulting to government agencies and utilities on energy-efficient building designs and programs. Around 1990, their focus shifted from consulting to designing for their own clients. Today they design and oversee construction of homes, cabins and other structures throughout the West. They can still design for sustainability and energy efficiency, balancing your desire for environmentally responsible building with your desire for an architecturally sophisticated home. But people choose Balance now because we design for their needs exclusively, and balance form and function with beautiful results. Although their architecture has a modern sensibility, their “style” is determined by an integrated design concept, with every detail considered and merged into a final whole.
A carefully designed structure becomes part of the landscape, enhancing rather than encroaching on the surroundings. So they study the site, the way the sun moves across the sky, and the views. The site determines the materials used too, from granite to timbers. Even the setting influences the look and feel, as they consider how a house will interact with a surrounding neighborhood, a hilly terrain or a sandy shoreline. Their structures respond appropriately to the climate and are built to maximize panoramic vistas and natural lighting. The Balance approach begins with the client. An extensive questionnaire explores how you live and what you dream. They marry your vision and functional needs to ensure your home meets both your aesthetic and practical demands.
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