We believe that a beautiful home shouldn't come with a confusing bill. Our pricing is designed to be as clear and straightforward as our design process, so you can focus on the excitement of your project rather than the paperwork.

• Performance Audit: For an audit of your property, we offer a simple flat rate. You’ll know the exact cost upfront, making it easy to start your project with zero guesswork.

• Full-Service Architectural Design: For larger, more involved projects, we charge a fixed fee that varies based on the project complexity and scope.

• The "10% Rule": While every project is different, a good rule of thumb is to set aside about 10% of your total building budget for professional design services. This investment ensures that the other 90% of your budget is spent wisely on a home that is perfectly planned.

Let’s get specific. Once you share your project details with us, we’ll provide a personalized estimate. Our goal is to give you a clear roadmap of your investment before we ever draw the first line.

Because we are designing a home that is custom-fit to your life, we don't believe in rushing the process. We want to make sure every window placement and every material choice is exactly right before the first shovel hits the ground.

The Design Phase generally, the creative process—from our first conversation to a completed set of detailed plans—takes between 4 to 8 months.

We spend the first few weeks just getting to know you and how you move through your day. Then, we move into sketching, refining, and perfecting. We take this time upfront to ensure that when construction starts, the path is clear and there are no expensive "re-dos."

The exact timeline usually depends on how quickly you feel comfortable making decisions and the specific requirements of your local building department.

Our goal isn't just to finish quickly; it’s to finish perfectly. We will provide you with a specific schedule at the start of our partnership so you can plan your life with confidence.

We don’t believe in forcing a single "look" on our clients. Instead, we specialize in a feeling: warmth, balance, and quiet. Whether your dream home features the crisp, sleek lines of modern architecture or the soulful, textured details of a traditional estate, our signature touch ensures the space feels inviting rather than cold.

Beyond how a room looks, we care deeply about how it feels to live in. This is why we weave PHIUS (Passive House) principles into our designs. Think of this as the "invisible luxury" of your home. It means:

• Perfect Temperatures: No drafty windows or cold spots, just a steady, comfortable climate in every room, year-round.

• Clean Air: A constant flow of fresh, filtered air that keeps your home healthy and dust-free.

• Peace and Quiet: High-performance insulation that acts as a buffer, keeping the noise of the outside world exactly where it belongs—outside.

We don’t just match a design team to your aesthetic; we match our expertise to your lifestyle. Whether we are reimagining a historic renovation or drafting a new build from scratch, our goal is to create a home that is as high-performing as it is beautiful.

We see your budget as one of the most important 'design constraints'—just like the slope of your land or the direction of the sun. Because we believe in Clarity, we don’t wait until the end of the project to check the price tag. We use our Detail-Oriented Planning to make smart choices early on. If a specific material or grand staircase starts to push the budget too high, we don't just tell you 'no.' We sit down together and find a creative alternative that keeps the soul of the design intact while respecting your investment. We act as your financial co-pilot, ensuring that every dollar spent adds real value to your daily life.

When you hire Burkholder Architecture, you are entering into a direct Partnership. We are a bespoke studio by choice, which means we only take on a few projects at a time so we can give yours our full attention. You won't be passed around to different departments. You will have a dedicated point of contact who knows exactly where your project stands at any given moment. Whether it's a quick text about a finish color or a deep-dive meeting about your floor plan, you’ll always be speaking with someone who is intimately familiar with your vision and your home.