Sustainable Design Services in Kamuela, HI

“Having just completed our new Kona home, we are just beginning to enjoy the fruits of our labor after nearly 11 months of construction. Fritz Harris-Glade was our architect who is among only a handful of professionals, subcontractors, and vendors who I would recommend. Naively, I thought that once he finished our design and drawings we would then just let the contractor/builder take it from there. We quickly learned that having our architect oversee the project, conduct periodic inspections, and make suggestions for improving upon the design was essential. Fritz was always just a phone call away if not onsite. He walked us through all sorts of minor (and one major) issues with the building department. He is extremely knowledgeable of Hawaii's rather complex and odd building codes. Further, Fritz understands the complexities and tradeoffs sometimes necessary to achieving his client's goals. Sometimes it was just keeping our general contractor on pace. I didn't realize that an architect can also be a good psychologist and counselor. There were many times that I called Mr Harris-Glade just because I had a concern or was overly anxious about one thing or another. In each instance, Fritz was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and able to exert just the right amount of reassurance to keep me level headed and positive. In the end, we have a wonderful new house that we think is the best on our street with custom features and a fantastic open-air feeling.”