Business Details
7 Years
experience
Sustainable Architectural Design Services in Portland, OR
Harka Architecture was founded with a mission to create beautiful, inspiring spaces that minimize environmental impact while empowering occupants to live responsibly. Our team combines 81 years of architectural experience with certified energy management expertise to deliver innovative, low-carbon designs. We specialize in residential, commercial, and cannabis industry projects, prioritizing sustainability through material selection, energy modeling, and embodied carbon analysis. Our collaborative process emphasizes transparency, client education, and holistic site-conscious design.Certified by Green Building Initiatives for net-zero energy standards, we provide end-to-end services from visioning inspections to construction oversight. Our approach integrates 3D modeling, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective solutions tailored to client budgets. With a focus on multigenerational living solutions and middle housing, we help clients maximize property value while reducing ecological footprints. Our team maintains active involvement in industry advocacy and sustainable material research to advance environmental stewardship.
Services
Residential Design
ADU Design
Commercial Design
Green Building Services
Visioning Inspection
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- 81 years combined architectural experience with certified energy management expertise
- Specialized in net-zero energy and embodied carbon analysis
- Collaborative design process with 3D modeling and cost transparency
- Pioneers in middle housing feasibility studies and ADU design
- Recipient of client testimonials praising creative problem-solving and project management
Associations and certifications
- Green Building Initiatives (GBI) Green Globes
What people say
Awesome to work with
Creative problem-solving
Professional project management
Dependable and knowledgeable
Outstanding architectural results
Services
Residential Design
Our residential design services create sustainable, toxin-free living spaces that enhance daily life. We specialize in new construction, renovations, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with a focus on energy efficiency and site-specific design. Our 81-year experienced team provides 3D modeling, zoning analysis, and material selection to balance aesthetics with environmental responsibility.
Green Building
Green building services include energy modeling, embodied carbon analysis, and healthy materials consulting. We help clients achieve net-zero energy certification through retrofit solutions and sustainable construction practices. Our certified energy managers provide lifecycle assessments and compliance documentation for both residential and commercial projects.
ADU Design
ADU design services focus on creating functional, code-compliant secondary housing units. We handle zoning research, feasibility studies, and construction documentation for detached bedrooms and home additions. Our designs prioritize multigenerational living solutions while maximizing property value and energy efficiency.
Commercial Design
Commercial design services cater to retail, educational, and cannabis industry clients. We provide space planning, regulatory compliance, and brand-aligned interior design. Our team manages permitting processes and construction coordination to ensure spaces meet both functional requirements and sustainability goals.
Visioning Inspection
Visioning inspection services offer property potential analysis during real estate transactions. For $595, we provide zoning code breakdowns, renovation cost estimates, and energy upgrade recommendations. This service helps buyers understand development options and avoid post-purchase surprises through on-site assessments.
People
Patrick
Architect
Certified energy manager with extensive residential and commercial design experience. Recognized for creative problem-solving and client-focused approach in multiple project completions.
Questions
What architectural services does Harka offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and cannabis industry design services including new construction, renovations, ADUs, zoning analysis, and green building certifications.
How does Harka incorporate sustainability?
We use energy modeling, embodied carbon analysis, and healthy materials selection while helping clients achieve net-zero energy certification through our Green Building Services.
What is an ADU feasibility study?
Our $785 ADU feasibility report includes zoning analysis, cost estimation, and site-specific design options to determine viable secondary dwelling unit development possibilities.
Do you work with commercial cannabis businesses?
Yes, we specialize in cannabis cultivation facilities, dispensaries, and consumption lounges with 12+ years of industry-specific design experience.
What's included in the visioning inspection?
For $595, we provide zoning research, permit history review, renovation cost estimates, and development options analysis during on-site property assessments.
How experienced is your team?
Our architects collectively hold 81 years of experience with specialized expertise in sustainable design, certified energy management, and complex zoning regulations.
Reviews (6)
Daniel G.
Feb 02, 2021
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Patrick is so great to work with and very helpful. He has been helping me throughout many different projects over the last 3 years which was very seem less. Very professional and communication was very prompt with excellent service. Highly recommend Harka!
Alicia Smith
Nov 30, 2020
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Patrick did a complicated project for us with the City of Portland for a commercial building. He ended up saving us a ton of money by working with city to do an alternate plan that they actually accepted! He was a pleasure to work with and very professional. Kept communicating with us throughout the project and answered all of our questions we had. Helped come up with ideas to minimize our overall cost. Would work with him again in a heartbeat!
Will Seafica
Nov 02, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
The Harka team has helped me with all of my architectural needs. They do great work and are very experienced with working on plans, designs and working with city planners and building development services (BDS). They provide great value and expertise.
The Harka team has helped me with all of my architectural needs. They do great work and are very experienced with working on plans, designs and working with city planners and building development services (BDS). They provide great value and expertise.
Trevor McFarland
Jan 17, 2020
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We have used Harka for a couple of our remodeling projects in the past. Patrick and his team have always done an amazing job. Their attention to detail, professionalism and ultimately providing what we wanted has always brought us back. Patrick's style and environmental conscious building & design practices make him stand out from other architecture firms we looked at. I highly recommend Harka as an architectural design firm.
Aaron Head
Dec 14, 2019
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Patrick, Tammy, and the crew at Harka did an awesome job for us on our overwhelming project! They helped with every aspect of our process, had answers for everything, and helped guide us in the right direction. I really appreciated that they were always available and always had a good solution for any issue that would come up! You're in good hands with this crew of good people!
Malia S.
Oct 21, 2019
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We worked with Harka on our two story ADU/garage conversion. It took us awhile to make the jump and Patrick was patient with our project. They were very knowledgeable about city codes and internal processes which helped us get more out of our footprint and not waste time. It turned out beautifully and we wouldn't hesitate to work with them again!
