Business Details
31 Years
experience
Custom Sustainable Modern Homes in Bend & Olympia
Cheryl Heinrichs Architecture is a boutique modern architecture studio dedicated to blending sustainable design with innovative architecture. Founded in 1995, we specialize in creating custom homes tailored to the unique climate and lifestyle of the Pacific Northwest. Our approach prioritizes client collaboration, ensuring every projectfrom site selection to construction oversightreflects the homeowners vision.With decades of experience and a commitment to environmental stewardship, we deliver energy-efficient, award-winning designs that honor both aesthetics and functionality. Our expertise extends to sustainable materials, passive solar techniques, and achieving rigorous green certifications, making us a trusted leader in eco-conscious residential architecture.
Services
Custom Home Design
Sustainable Architecture
Energy Efficiency Consulting
Green Building Certifications
Site Selection & Planning
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of expertise in sustainable residential architecture.
- Our team designs custom homes optimized for Pacific Northwest climates.
- We maintain small client rosters to ensure personalized attention.
- Our work has earned Earth Advantage Platinum and Oregon High Performance Home certifications.
- We pioneered award-winning sustainable designs recognized in industry publications.
Associations and certifications
- Earth Advantage
- Oregon High Performance Home
What people say
Exceeds my imaginings
Excellent, well coordinated experience
Dream was made a reality
Happy and healthy home
Creative solutions
Services
Custom Home Design
We create bespoke modern homes tailored to your lifestyle and site. Our designs prioritize energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and seamless integration with Pacific Northwest landscapes. Clients benefit from hands-on collaboration throughout the design and construction process.
Sustainable Architecture
Our sustainable architecture incorporates passive solar strategies, high-performance insulation, and renewable energy systems. Projects minimize environmental impact while maximizing comfort, often achieving certifications like Earth Advantage Platinum and Oregon High Performance Home.
Energy Efficiency Consulting
We optimize homes for energy savings through strategic window placement, advanced framing, and renewable energy integration. Our solutions reduce utility costs and carbon footprints, aligning with rigorous green building standards.
Green Building Certifications
We guide projects to achieve recognized certifications, including Earth Advantage Platinum and Oregon High Performance Home. These standards validate energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and healthy indoor environments through third-party verification.
Site Selection & Planning
We help clients choose and plan sites to maximize solar exposure, views, and environmental harmony. Our expertise ensures optimal placement of homes for energy efficiency and minimal ecological disruption.
People
Cheryl Heinrichs
Founder
Cheryl Heinrichs founded her firm in 1995 after working at prestigious architectural firms in Minneapolis, Cambridge, and Bend. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kansas and has 30+ years of experience in sustainable design. She has led award-winning projects and volunteered with Bend Area Habitat for Humanity.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We focus on designing custom modern homes with sustainable features tailored to the Pacific Northwest climate.
How do you incorporate sustainability into your designs?
We use passive solar design, energy-efficient materials, and certifications like Earth Advantage to ensure eco-friendly outcomes.
Do you work with clients outside the Pacific Northwest?
Yes, though our expertise is regional, we’ve collaborated with homeowners across the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii.
What green certifications have your projects achieved?
Our homes often earn Earth Advantage Platinum and Oregon High Performance Home certifications for energy efficiency.
How involved are you during the construction process?
We maintain close oversight, working with contractors to ensure every detail aligns with your vision and standards.
