Energy-Efficient Homes Services in Berlin, MD

“David is a awesome guy.... with incredible taste We worked together on this project ...and made a modern minimal structure ... With only the best finishes Inc Boffi bathrooms Boffi kitchen concrete floors a wide open loft like home with inside out views of the water and marsh I would definitely work with him again on my next project ....”

“We highly recommend EMK Designs. We met EMK/Erik after many meetings with potential contractors and designers. Most gave us the impression that our dream beach home would be based on their ideas, but Erik actually listened. He then took our ideas, needs/wants and sketches and transformed them into *our* blueprint--one that we could use for bid, to guide the construction process, and keep us within budget. Ours was a complete reno utilizing the foundation as a footprint. Erik used that existing framework to create a stunning yet economically practical design. Not all designers stay actively involved during construction, but Erik did--beyond his contracted follow-up. Early on he caught a significant contractor framing error which he corrected directly with the site contact. He even got involved with design ideas beyond his scope of work and provided great suggestions all in keeping with our style. We feel our investment with EMK Designs was money well spent and saved us money overall. (Too) many times the contractor would attempt to negotiate line items that fortunately for us, EMK had detailed clearly in our plan. Anyone considering a construction project should not skip this critical planning step, particularly if you want your requirements heard and included in the construction of your home.”

“My husband and I employed Brenda Jones to draw plans for our new home. We went to her with a plan that captured much of what we hoped for in a layout and exterior style. Brenda's professional eye and gracious demeanor, lead us to make many changes, all for the better. She worked tirelessly to develop a plan that encompassed all we desired and include many special touches we had not considered. Her creativity in design and knowledge of techniquie and construction have been a priceless benefit to us. We are so excited to begin construction and so grateful for her guidance and expertise.”

“designed our house from scratch. We had a wish list of about 20 items we wanted in our home and he was able to get all of them in his design and it was a design we loved from the first time we saw it. He is knowledgeable, listens !!!, very accessible and always has time to discuss the project and any questions you may have. recommended without reservation.”

“Our project consisted of a total renovation of a 1907 wood frame structure in poor condition into a highly energy efficient modern home. The original concept was to have the exterior consistent with other Victorian houses on the street and the interior clean and totally modern. Joe Hill worked closely with us through many changes to realize exactly what we had in mind. He provided excellent liaison with our energy consultant, contractor, and subcontractors throughout the project.”

“Mark engineered a solution to some problems I faced because specs were not followed. He listened, has a creative mind and designed some straight forward solutions at a fair price. I could not recommend him more highly. He was a pleasure to work with and helped move my project forward quickly and efficiently. Thank you Mark!”

“Design matters was a absolute pleasure to work with. We bought a house a couple years ago that was strangely oriented in the lot and wanted to make a more appealing entry, totally revamp the landscaping and add a new deck. I had stared at the space for the last 2 years with lots of ideas but no coherent plan whatsoever. Daniel closely listened to our ideas, promptly developed multiple options and ended on a truly innovative design for a very tricky space. I was thoroughly impressed by his creativity and attention to detail. We will certainly use Design Matters in the future. Highly recommended.”