Our services are designed to provide transparent, reliable, and long-term value-driven solutions. We believe that high-quality design is always a worthwhile investment, which is why every project is managed with professional precision and personalized attention from start to finish.
Comprehensive design services for new buildings and renovation projects, from concept development through construction, including family homes, public buildings, and projects with a wide range of functions.
Design of certified passive houses and low-energy buildings, including PHPP calculations, thermal bridge-free detailing, and airtightness-optimized solutions.
Pre-purchase site and property assessments, design reviews, targeted investigation of building defects, and repositioning of stalled projects to support better decisions, saving both time and costs.
Accurate forecasting of a building’s energy performance to support the optimal selection of wall assemblies, windows, and building systems, as well as the development of certified passive house designs.
Energy performance analysis, thermal bridge and PHPP calculations, optimization of construction details, and recommendations for improving energy efficiency to ensure sustainable long-term operation.
Thermal performance simulations and optimized junction detailing for improved surface temperatures, reduced condensation risk, and reliable energy performance.
Our team does not rely on pre-packaged solutions; instead, we approach every project with a tailored perspective, shaped by the specific site conditions, client requirements, and project goals. We believe that a well-functioning, timeless, and aesthetically refined building can only be achieved through consistent, detail-oriented design — from the initial concept through to the completion of construction.
As architects, building energy consultants, and certified Passive House designers, we place particular emphasis on technical precision and energy efficiency. The documentation we provide goes far beyond visual concepts: our plans deliver detailed, clear, and buildable instructions for contractors, ensuring that the intended result can be realized accurately on site.
Our approach is highly practice-oriented. We avoid unnecessarily complicated solutions, while maintaining uncompromising professional standards. In every case, our objective is to create buildings that are durable, technically well-founded, architecturally sophisticated, and energy-efficient over the long term.
We are not afraid to step away from the drawing board when necessary: we coordinate critical details directly on site and personally monitor the implementation process to ensure design integrity throughout construction.
This mindset allows us not only to deliver design documentation to our Clients, but also to provide genuine professional support during the construction phase — according to client feedback, this is one of the greatest values we offer. It is not uncommon for clients, even after project completion and moving into the building, to tell us that if they had to make the decision again, they would choose the same path without changing a thing.
From bespoke family homes and certified passive houses to residential developments, public buildings, industrial facilities, extensions, and renovation projects, we undertake a wide range of commissions where professional quality and an energy-conscious approach are essential.
The earlier we become involved, the better. Ideally, we can provide meaningful support already before — or during — the site selection and property acquisition phase, whether from an architectural or building energy perspective. This ensures that well-founded decisions can be made right from the very beginning.
Every project is unique, which is why our fees are always tailored to the specific scope of work. Our proposals provide a detailed breakdown of the services included, the design phases, and the project timeline.
The timeframe always depends on the complexity of the specific project. In the case of a family home, the process generally takes approximately 4–6 months from concept development to the completion of the detailed construction documentation. More complex or larger-scale projects typically require a longer design schedule.
An existing floor plan — whether it is a personal sketch or something sourced online — can be a useful starting point for the initial design discussions. However, experience shows that such layouts are rarely suitable without substantial modification. In most cases, a list of required spaces and their desired relationships provides a far better foundation for the design process.
Floor plans found online are typically not developed for a specific site, orientation, or local context, and therefore may not function well — or at all — within the given project conditions. It is common for certain rooms to be undersized, impractical to furnish, or lacking any consideration for energy-efficient design principles.
It is important to understand that a successful building does not begin with a floor plan “that will later receive a roof.” Instead, it emerges from a comprehensive architectural concept that considers massing, functionality, natural light, orientation, and the building’s relationship to its environment as an integrated whole.
This is precisely why the involvement of an experienced architect is essential: to ensure that every detail is carefully coordinated, tailored to the site, and developed as part of a coherent, high-performing design — from the very first line to the final screw.
Yes, we frequently assist in the architectural and energy-performance evaluation of plans prepared by others, particularly when clients would like to validate their decisions or suspect that certain aspects of the design may be inadequate.
During the review process, we assess architectural quality, functionality, technical detailing, and energy efficiency alike. In many cases, even a few well-targeted professional observations can have a significant impact on the overall quality and long-term performance of the project.
Yes, we have successfully completed several projects where the original design or preparation process had been started by another architectural office but became stalled for various reasons.
In such situations, we believe that professional empathy and a transparent redesign process are particularly important. If certain elements of the existing concept remain valuable, we preserve and further develop them; if a completely new direction is required, we provide support in redefining the project from the ground up.
Our goal is to transform a stalled project into a well-functioning, technically sound, and future-proof building that fully reflects the Client’s needs while offering a more refined and thoughtfully developed architectural solution.
We operate throughout the entire territory of Hungary, and a significant part of the design process can be carried out efficiently online. Consultations, design reviews, and energy-performance calculations can all be handled smoothly through remote collaboration.
Personal site visits and on-site consultations most commonly take place in Budapest and the surrounding region; however, when required, we provide on-site presence anywhere in the country.
For certain assessments and design tasks, a site inspection is essential. The need for personal attendance is always evaluated based on the specific requirements of the project.
Yes. We believe it is important for the architect to remain involved not only at the design desk, but also throughout the construction process, supporting both the Client and the contractor during implementation.
We provide architectural site supervision, on-site coordination, and professional consultation during construction — particularly in projects involving more complex technical solutions, energy-performance detailing, or compliance with passive house criteria.
In our experience, regular on-site involvement is often essential to ensure that the completed building truly delivers the performance, quality, and architectural intent envisioned in the design documentation.
An energy-conscious or low-energy building is designed to operate with significantly reduced energy consumption compared to conventional buildings. This is achieved through a combination of high-performance thermal insulation, optimized orientation, efficient building systems, and carefully considered architectural design decisions. While such buildings generally provide improved comfort and lower operating costs, there is no universally standardized certification system that defines them.
A certified Passive House, however, is a building designed and verified according to the strict international standards established by the Passive House Institute. To achieve certification, the building must meet clearly defined performance requirements, including a maximum annual heating demand of 15 kWh/m²a, airtightness below n₅₀ ≤ 0.6 air changes per hour, and comprehensive energy performance validation using the PHPP (Passive House Planning Package) methodology.
It is important to understand that every certified Passive House is inherently a low-energy building, but not every low-energy building qualifies as a Passive House.
Equally important is the distinction that a building can only genuinely be referred to as a Passive House if it has received official certification. This certification serves as independent verification that the building achieves the expected level of energy performance, comfort, and construction quality.
Ideally, the feasibility of Passive House certification should be assessed even before purchasing a site, as not every plot is suitable for the cost-effective realization of a certified Passive House. In some cases, site-specific conditions — such as orientation, shading, or surrounding environmental constraints — may make Passive House certification inadvisable or only achievable through significant compromises.
Even in the case of an already owned site, it is possible to evaluate how well the property supports the requirements of certification. However, the decision should ideally be made no later than the beginning of the design phase, since Passive House principles fundamentally influence the building’s form, structure, and technical solutions from the outset.
Once a building has already been completed, obtaining official certification retrospectively is either no longer possible or only feasible to a very limited extent, with uncertain chances of success.
Not necessarily. A dedicated “Passive House specialist” contractor is not always required. What matters far more is that the contractor works with precision, is open to collaboration, and is willing to follow the detailed design documentation and technical guidance provided throughout the project.
In our experience, simply having completed many buildings is not, in itself, a guarantee of the right professional approach. We have encountered contractors who considered themselves highly experienced, yet were unfamiliar with some of the most fundamental principles of Passive House construction.
If a contractor insists on outdated, incorrect, or technically risky solutions, it can lead to serious performance and quality issues later on. This is why early coordination and clear communication are essential. When needed, we also assist our Clients in selecting contractors and specialist professionals who are suitable for the specific requirements of the project.
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