Business Details
29 Years
experience
Sustainable Architecture & Custom Home Design in the Pacific Northwest
Artisans Group is a women-owned architectural firm established in 1997, renowned for its sustainable, high-performance building designs. Our Pacific Northwest-based team blends innovative design with building science to create custom residential and commercial spaces that prioritize energy efficiency, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. With decades of experience, we specialize in Passive House principles, net-zero carbon construction, and prefabricated solutions, delivering award-winning projects recognized nationally.Our collaborative approach ensures clients receive tailored designs that enhance well-being, reduce environmental impact, and meet rigorous budget and timeline demands. Testimonials highlight our commitment to client satisfaction, with projects praised for comfort, durability, and groundbreaking energy savings. As industry leaders, we advance sustainable architecture through community initiatives and partnerships, remaining at the forefront of the small house movement and green building innovation.
Services
Residential Design
Commercial Design
Interior Design
Planning
Civic Design
Healthcare
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Our women-led team pioneers sustainable design with Passive House expertise.
- Award-winning projects emphasize energy efficiency and timeless aesthetics.
- Collaborative process ensures tailored solutions for every client.
- Decades of experience in net-zero carbon and prefabricated construction.
- Recognized nationally for advancing sustainable architecture and community impact.
What people say
Energy-efficient designs
Comfortable living spaces
Collaborative process
Award-winning work
Innovative sustainable architecture
Services
Residential Design
Our residential design focuses on sustainable, energy-efficient homes that merge aesthetics and functionality. Using Passive House principles, we create durable, net-zero carbon spaces tailored to clients' lifestyles. Projects emphasize comfort, reduced utility costs, and environmentally responsible materials, ensuring long-term value and client satisfaction.
Commercial Design
We deliver innovative commercial architecture prioritizing sustainability and operational efficiency. Projects integrate high-performance building systems, cost-effective materials, and designs that enhance occupant well-being. Our expertise ensures spaces meet rigorous environmental standards while aligning with clients' branding and business goals.
Interior Design
Our interior design studio crafts bespoke interiors that harmonize with structural designs. Focused on residential, commercial, and tenant improvement projects, we balance aesthetics with functionality, using durable, eco-friendly materials to create spaces that reflect clients' identities and improve daily living or working experiences.
Civic Design
Civic design projects emphasize community impact through sustainable public spaces. We collaborate with municipalities to create accessible, energy-efficient buildings that foster social engagement and environmental stewardship. Our approach integrates modern aesthetics with practical functionality for lasting public benefit.
Healthcare Design
Healthcare design prioritizes patient comfort, operational efficiency, and healing environments. We create spaces that reduce stress, enhance privacy, and support medical staff workflows, using sustainable materials and technologies to improve outcomes while minimizing environmental footprints.
Questions
What is sustainable architecture?
Sustainable architecture focuses on eco-friendly designs that minimize environmental impact. At Artisans Group, we use Passive House principles, net-zero carbon strategies, and recycled materials to create energy-efficient, durable buildings.
How does Passive House technology benefit my home?
Passive House technology ensures superior energy efficiency, reducing heating and cooling costs by up to 90%. Our designs enhance indoor air quality, comfort, and resilience, offering long-term savings and environmental benefits.
Do you design both residential and commercial spaces?
Yes, we specialize in both. From custom homes to commercial buildings, our team applies sustainable design principles tailored to residential, civic, and corporate needs.
What areas do you serve?
We operate primarily in the Pacific Northwest, including Olympia, Seattle, and Portland, with projects extending beyond these regions.
Can you work with my budget and timeline?
Absolutely. Our collaborative process ensures projects meet financial and scheduling constraints without compromising quality, leveraging prefabrication and efficient project management.
Reviews (6)
Adam White
Dec 27, 2019
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Tessa, Randy and the whole team are a pleasure to work with. Design is a complex, emotional process and The Artisans Group does an excellent job in managing customer expectations and building aesthetics within budget!
Aaron Rodriguez
Dec 19, 2019
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Been working with the Artisans Group on an upcoming restaurant project. They are knowledgeable about local building codes and well versed in how to best navigate challenges facing new businesses in opening up. I also appreciate that they are a solution oriented group and view obstacles as design challenges to be overcome. I would strongly recommend reaching out to them on any new commercial project you are working on that aims to distinguish itself from the pack.
M. Murphy
Dec 09, 2019
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Nearly 40 years working in the Olympia area as a remodel/custom home designer has given me a real appreciation for the energy, communication, teamwork and effort involved in a successful project. The Artisans team is recognized as respected leaders in energy efficient Passive Homes that incorporate cutting edge technology with award winning design.
Words are powerful but pictures speak loudest so please take a minute and look through the portfolio of work created by this amazing group. Better still, watch for the annual Green Tours of Homes in the South Sound area and personally
Words are powerful but pictures speak loudest so please take a minute and look through the portfolio of work created by this amazing group. Better still, watch for the annual Green Tours of Homes in the South Sound area and personally
Rhonda Murphy
Nov 13, 2019
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I have been in many houses designed by The Artisans Group and they are all delightful and very unique. Their Passive House designs when completed run on the energy of a hair dryer and make you feel like youre breathing healthy fresh air! Their imaginative designs feel like youve brought the outside in. The people lucky enough to live in one of Artisan Groups houses are so very happy and end up lifelong friends with The Artisan Groups Team! I know several of their clients and have been invited to many of their homes! The way the designs make the most of all of the natural light available
Rachel Schutz
Nov 12, 2019
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Every day I wake up in our beautiful, warm Passive House, I have the Artisans Group to thank. Building a house can be an exhausting and terrifying experience, but not with this team. Their high level of expertise and taste was matched only by their kindness and generosity. The house we have today is a timeless combination of our unique lifestyle and their design skills - and it's perfect. I'm so grateful for the whole team's willingness to change the design at the last minute when our budget constraints were unavoidable, and the best part was when the architect provided some finishing touches
Robin V.
Oct 08, 2019
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The Artisan's Group designed and built us our dream home. Tessa understood our vision and was able to design us a modern home that catered exactly to our lifestyle. Their quality of build and attention to detail was exceptional. Their staff were always professional, knowledgeable and friendly. We wouldn't change a thing to our house!
