ABOUT

Design for Occupancy is an architecture firm based in the Buckman neighborhood of Portland, Oregon specializing in sustainable urban residential design.

We believe in urban infill, walkable neighborhoods, urban wildlife habitat, vegetable gardens, energy efficiency and natural materials. We don’t believe in excess, introverted structures, unfriendly buildings, waste or harm.

PLANNING AND DESIGN
Site selection, zoning research and analysis, case study research, concept development, schematic design, design development, master planning

SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Design, construction documents, permitting, design review application, contractor selection, product and material research, specifications, construction administration

CONSULTATION SERVICES
Programming, planning, concept development, schematic design, research and specification of sustainable products and materials, ecoroofs, native lanscaping

SPECIALTIES
In-situ downsizing, ecoroof design and specification, modern design, energy efficiency