Business Details
5 Years
experience
Sustainable Architectural Design & Consulting Services
Kriegh Architects is a design and research firm specializing in sustainable architecture and high-performance building solutions. Founded in 2021, our team combines cutting-edge research with practical design expertise to create buildings that address climate challenges while aligning with client values. We focus on embodied carbon reduction, passive house standards, and regenerative design principles across single-family, multi-family, and commercial projects. Our work integrates biophilic design, renewable energy systems, and community-centered planning to deliver spaces that enhance human well-being and environmental resilience.Through partnerships with academic institutions and industry leaders, we advance material innovation and occupant behavior research to push the boundaries of sustainable construction. Our client engagement process prioritizes understanding individual sustainability goals to create tailored solutions that balance ecological responsibility with functional excellence.
Services
Sustainable Architecture
Passive House Design
Carbon Consulting
Research Partnerships
Client Engagement Surveys
Net-Zero Buildings
Regenerative Design
Material Innovation
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We specialize in sustainable architecture with expertise in Passive House and embodied carbon reduction
- Our team holds academic affiliations with the University of Washington's Carbon Leadership Forum
- We implement client engagement surveys to align designs with individual sustainability values
- Our research focuses on carbon-storing materials and occupant behavior energy conservation
- We combine biophilic design with climate-responsive solutions for holistic building performance
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
- Certified Passive House Designer
Services
Sustainable Architecture
Our sustainable architecture practice creates buildings that minimize environmental impact while maximizing occupant well-being. We integrate passive solar design, renewable energy systems, and locally sourced materials to achieve net-zero energy performance. Our approach combines biophilic design principles with climate-responsive strategies to create spaces that reduce carbon footprints while enhancing user experience through natural light, ventilation, and material connections to nature.
Passive House Consulting
We provide expert consulting for Passive House certification, focusing on ultra-low energy consumption and superior indoor air quality. Our services include thermal modeling, envelope optimization, and mechanical system design to meet rigorous international standards. We work with clients to achieve 90% reductions in heating/cooling demand through meticulous attention to insulation, air tightness, and heat recovery ventilation systems in both residential and commercial projects.
Carbon Storing Materials
Our material consulting specializes in embodied carbon reduction through innovative product selection and specification. We research and implement cross-laminated timber, carbon-sequestering concrete, and bio-based insulation materials that transform buildings into atmospheric carbon reservoirs. Our team provides lifecycle assessments and material performance analysis to help clients make informed decisions that align with climate action goals while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic requirements.
Research Partnerships
We collaborate with universities and industry leaders on cutting-edge sustainability research initiatives. Current projects focus on occupant behavior energy conservation, climate-adaptive design, and culturally responsive building practices. Our partnerships with the University of Washington and Carbon Leadership Forum enable us to translate academic findings into practical applications that advance the firm's mission of creating buildings that actively combat climate change through innovative design solutions.
Client Engagement Surveys
Our proprietary client engagement process identifies individual sustainability priorities through comprehensive surveys and interviews. This data-driven approach ensures design solutions align with client values regarding energy efficiency, material selection, and environmental impact. By quantifying client preferences, we create tailored sustainability roadmaps that balance ecological responsibility with functional requirements while maintaining budgetary constraints and aesthetic goals.
People
Julia Ann Kriegh
Principal Architect
Dr. Kriegh is a licensed architect and Certified Passive House Designer with over 15 years of experience in sustainable building practices. Her research focuses on embodied carbon reduction and occupant behavior energy conservation. She teaches at the University of Washington and leads the firm's academic partnerships.
Michael Bogdanffy-Kriegh
Design Principal
Michael leads the firm's design studio with expertise in regenerative architecture and climate-responsive design. He has directed multiple award-winning sustainable projects including net-zero energy residences and LEED Platinum commercial buildings. His work emphasizes biophilic design principles and material innovation.
Questions
What sustainable building certifications do you work with?
We specialize in Passive House certification and LEED standards, with expertise in net-zero energy building requirements and embodied carbon reduction protocols.
Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we handle single-family homes, multi-family communities, and commercial buildings with equal focus on sustainability and functional design.
How do you incorporate climate change considerations into designs?
We use carbon-storing materials, passive solar design, and energy modeling to create buildings that actively combat climate change through reduced emissions and carbon sequestration.
Can you help with research partnerships for sustainable building?
Yes, we collaborate with academic institutions and industry leaders on material innovation and occupant behavior research projects focused on advancing sustainable construction practices.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Seattle and Bainbridge Island, with project experience across Washington State and select national/international consulting engagements.
