Business Details
16 Years
experience
Modern Energy-Efficient Architecture in Chapel Hill NC
Arielle Condoret Schechter, Architect, PLLC, AIA, has dedicated her career to crafting modern, energy-efficient spaces that harmonize with their natural surroundings. With over two decades of experience, the firm specializes in residential and commercial architecture, prioritizing sustainable design principles that reduce environmental impact while enhancing livability. Our approach combines cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of client needs, resulting in spaces that are both functional and aesthetically striking. We emphasize transparency, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring every project meets rigorous performance standards while reflecting the unique vision of the client. Our expertise in net-zero and net-positive passive houses is supported by verifiable data and certifications, demonstrating our commitment to advancing eco-conscious architecture.The firm serves clients across North Carolina, from the mountains to the coast, with a focus on the Triangle region. Our work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Matsumoto Prize Jury Award and consecutive Best of Houzz Design and Service Awards. We pride ourselves on listening intently to client aspirations, translating them into designs that maximize natural light, optimize energy efficiency, and create sanctuaries for modern living. Our teams technical proficiency and dedication to continuous improvement ensure every project exceeds expectations. By blending artistic sensibility with practical execution, we deliver architecture that nourishes both people and the planet.
Services
Residential Architecture
Net-Zero Home Design
Custom Modern Homes
Commercial Architecture
Green Building Certification
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of expertise in net-zero and energy-efficient design.
- Our team uses 3D digital modeling to ensure precise client vision alignment.
- We prioritize passive solar principles and sustainable material selection.
- Our projects include multiple award-winning, certified green buildings.
- We provide full-service collaboration from concept through construction.
Associations and certifications
- AIA (American Institute of Architects)
What people say
Delight to work with
Amazing results
Passionate about green design
Listens to client needs
Award-winning expertise
Services
Residential Architecture
Specializing in modern residential architecture, we create custom homes that integrate natural light, sustainable materials, and energy-efficient systems. Our designs prioritize open spaces, seamless indoor-outdoor connections, and tailored solutions for aging-in-place or multi-generational living. With expertise in net-zero certification, we deliver homes that reduce utility costs while enhancing comfort and environmental stewardship.
Net-Zero Homes
Our net-zero home designs produce as much energy as they consume through solar panels, geothermal systems, and advanced insulation. Each project includes performance data tracking to verify energy balance. We incorporate rainwater harvesting, passive solar orientation, and high-efficiency HVAC to meet rigorous sustainability standards while maintaining modern aesthetics and functional layouts.
Custom Modern Homes
We transform client visions into bespoke modern residences using 3D modeling and collaborative design processes. Services include site-specific planning, material selection guidance, and integration of smart home technology. Our approach ensures every detailfrom spatial flow to lightingreflects the client's lifestyle while adhering to strict energy performance metrics and local building codes.
Commercial Architecture
Our commercial projects emphasize sustainable design for offices, retail spaces, and mixed-use developments. We optimize natural lighting, ventilation, and material efficiency to create productive environments. Services include ADA compliance, energy modeling, and LEED certification support, ensuring spaces that benefit both occupants and the environment.
Green Building Certification
We guide clients through green certification processes including LEED, Net-Zero Energy, and Passive House standards. Our team provides energy modeling, material sourcing verification, and performance testing to ensure compliance. This service guarantees buildings meet measurable sustainability benchmarks while maintaining aesthetic and functional excellence.
People
Arielle Schechter, Architect
Principal Architect, AIA
Arielle is a licensed architect with over 20 years of experience in modern, energy-efficient design. She specializes in net-zero buildings and has won multiple awards, including the Matsumoto Prize. Her work focuses on merging sustainability with client-centric design.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in modern architecture with a focus on energy-efficient and net-zero designs, though we adapt to client preferences while maintaining sustainability principles.
Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we handle residential homes, multi-family dwellings, and commercial buildings, applying sustainable practices to all project types.
How do net-zero homes work?
Net-zero homes generate as much energy as they use through solar panels, efficient insulation, and renewable systems, verified by performance data tracking.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve North Carolina's Triangle region (Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh) and complete projects statewide from the mountains to the coast.
Can you renovate existing homes to be energy-efficient?
Yes, we offer retrofitting services to improve energy performance in existing structures while preserving architectural integrity.
How do you involve clients in the design process?
We use 3D modeling and interactive sessions to ensure client input shapes every design decision, maintaining transparency and collaboration throughout.
