Homes in Whatcom County.
Designed to love, built to last.

A1DesignBuild is a custom home company, combining high performance architectural and interior design with a full service construction team for remodel, restoration and new home projects. We have assembled an outstanding, creative and passionate team of people to help you with all your design-build needs.

 
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Proudly serving Bellingham and Whatcom County, we offer everything from dependable home maintenance and repairs to deep-energy retrofits, kitchen and bath remodels, additions, and high-performance new home construction. Whatever your project, we’re here to help you build well—and live better.

We specialize in the following projects:

High performance, Net zero and Passive house Certified buildings

Responsible and sustainable architecture and interior design

Limited mobility, universal and aging-in-place solutions

Building performance testing and analysis

Deep energy retrofits and Building Envelope Upgrade/Replacements

Historically accurate renovations and repairs

Healthy, responsible and sustainable product selections

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design and Permitting Specialists

Outdoor living spaces

Hardscape design and installation

Kitchen and bath remodels

Limited and small space design

Home Maintenance and Repair

 

Current team credentials:

ADU Specialist

Passive House Institute CPHC

Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) National Association of Home Builders

Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) Earth Advantage

Energy Star Partner