Business Details
5 Years
experience
Sustainable Architectural Design & Consulting in Seattle & Bainbridge Island, WA
Kriegh Architects is a design and research firm dedicated to creating sustainable, high-performance buildings that align with client values and environmental stewardship. Our practice integrates cutting-edge research with practical application, focusing on carbon-storing materials, energy-efficient systems, and prefabricated Passive House assemblies. We collaborate with academic institutions, industry leaders, and indigenous communities to advance climate-responsive design solutions. Our client-centered approach includes a proprietary engagement survey to understand sustainability priorities, ensuring each project reflects both functional needs and ecological responsibility.With expertise in single-family residential, multi-family communities, and commercial developments, we bridge the gap between innovative technology and human-centered design. Our team holds certifications in Passive House design and LEED accreditation, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in sustainable architecture.
Services
Sustainable Architectural Design
Passive House Consulting
Carbon-Storing Materials Research
Community Development Planning
Research Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We specialize in sustainable design with 20+ years of research on carbon-storing materials
- Our team includes AIA Certified Passive House Designers and LEED Accredited Professionals
- We develop client-specific sustainability engagement strategies through proprietary surveys
- We maintain active research partnerships with University of Washington's Carbon Leadership Forum
- Our designs integrate biophilic principles with climate action performance metrics
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Passive House Institute
- LEED Accreditation
Services
Sustainable Architectural Design
Our sustainable architectural design service creates high-performance buildings that combine environmental responsibility with functional excellence. We specialize in integrating carbon-storing materials, passive solar strategies, and energy-efficient systems. Our approach balances client needs with climate action goals through evidence-based design decisions and rigorous performance analysis.
Passive House Consulting
Passive House consulting focuses on ultra-low energy building standards through advanced envelope design and mechanical system optimization. We provide certification guidance, thermal bridging analysis, and performance modeling. Our consultants work with architects and engineers to achieve rigorous energy efficiency targets while maintaining occupant comfort and indoor air quality.
Carbon-Storing Materials Research
This research service investigates materials that actively store carbon throughout their lifecycle. We analyze cross-laminated timber, bio-based composites, and carbon-sequestering concrete alternatives. Our findings help clients make informed material choices that reduce environmental impact while meeting structural and aesthetic requirements through comprehensive lifecycle assessments.
Community Development Planning
Our community development planning creates walkable, mixed-use environments with integrated green infrastructure. We focus on climate-resilient design, stormwater management, and public space optimization. The service includes master planning, zoning analysis, and stakeholder engagement to create sustainable, people-centered communities that support long-term ecological and social health.
Research Partnerships
We develop research partnerships with universities and industry leaders to advance sustainable building practices. Current collaborations include data center sustainability studies with Google and material innovation projects with the Carbon Leadership Forum. These partnerships translate academic findings into practical applications that push the boundaries of high-performance building design and climate-responsive architecture.
People
Julia Ann Kriegh
Principal Architect & Researcher
Dr. Kriegh is a licensed architect with 15+ years of experience in sustainable design. She leads Passive House projects and carbon-storing materials research while maintaining academic partnerships. Her work focuses on integrating building science with occupant behavior to achieve climate goals.
Michael Bogdanffy-Kriegh
Design Principal
With expertise in residential and commercial design, Michael oversees project execution and client engagement. He has led award-winning sustainable developments and specializes in translating research findings into practical design solutions that meet performance and aesthetic requirements.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in sustainable design for single-family homes, multi-family communities, and commercial developments with expertise in Passive House standards and carbon-storing materials.
How do you incorporate sustainability into your designs?
We use life-cycle analysis, embodied carbon calculations, and performance-based design to create buildings that store carbon and optimize energy efficiency through passive systems.
Do you work on commercial as well as residential projects?
Yes, our portfolio includes both commercial developments and residential projects ranging from single-family homes to multi-family communities.
What research partnerships do you maintain?
We collaborate with the University of Washington's Carbon Leadership Forum and industry partners on material innovation and climate-responsive design research.
Can you consult on existing building retrofits?
Yes, we provide consulting for adaptive reuse projects and retrofits focused on improving energy performance and material sustainability.
How do you engage with client sustainability goals?
We use a proprietary client engagement survey to identify sustainability priorities and integrate them into the design process from project inception.
