High performance

In Kingston, on the northeastern shore of Lake Ontario, ENFORM Architects has completed GEOpark: a pioneering sustainable mid-rise residential project designed to combine modern urban living with exceptional environmental performance. This all-electric building is the first of its kind in the city; since its completion in 2025, it has achieved Zero Carbon Building certification and a 2-Star Fitwel rating, demonstrating its commitment to low-carbon, healthy living. Courtesy of PeakMade Real Estate Courtesy of PeakMade Real Estate ❌︎ Remove Applied Products block will be inserted here   Context and spatial arrangement Kingston, known for its historic 19th-century limestone architecture, offers a vibrant, walkable s... More

NetZeroRowHouse began as two architects designing and building a home for their family in the Capitol Hill / H Street neighborhood of Washington DC.  A simple notion about adding solar panels started the journey to create a Net Zero Row House. Caption The original 1925 brick rowhouse was completely reconstructed and expanded.  The front façade and porch were retained to preserve the character of the street.  A third-floor addition, for the principal suite and home office, is setback from the existing roof line, creating a private roof deck.  The lower cellar level was fully excavated with a new entrance to access the accessory dwelling unit / rental apartment.  The addition is clad with a combination of... More

Perched on a bluff overlooking the water, this house on Long Island’s East End is a serene year-round retreat. Living spaces open outward toward the landscape, catching cool breezes and lapping waves in summer, and in winter orient inwards toward a cozy two-sided fireplace and warm wood paneling. Broad cantilevered overhangs create dramatic external rooms while providing additional shade from the summer sun. Albert Vecerka/Esto Albert Vecerka/Esto Albert Vecerka/Esto The house is contemporary but makes distinct reference to the modest early-modern dwellings that inspired the client. It settles into its natural environment, prioritizing new and old growth trees, outdoor living spaces, and views while using its low profi... More