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As one of the largest design firms in Western Massachusetts, our team includes architects, interior designers, LEED APs, and Passive House consultants. We provide architecture, planning, and interior design services to a diverse client base with a focus on educational, commercial, and residential projects. Our passion for good design draws us together and our commitment to community and sustainability guides our process. We pride ourselves on being good listeners, collaborative, and client-focused with the goal of creating spaces and places that are functional, sensitive to the environment, and beautiful.
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From campus to downtown, Amherst is buzzing again. Students are back! ❤️
The UMass Amherst Community Breakfast kicked off the academic year by bringing campus and community together. That same connection is at the heart of UMass Downtown, our project with @umass and @robertsgroupma in @amherstdowntown.
Welcome back, Minutemen!
@amherstareacc #umassamherst #umassdowntown #amherstma #downtownamherst
Sep 2
We’re proud to share that Lindsay Schnarr recently completed the required coursework and exams to earn her Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) credential! Lindsay joins Brad Hutchison, Thom Barry, Ruoqi (Rosy) Zhong, and Garrison Piers-Gamble, bringing the number of Certified Passive House Consultants on the KR team to five.
As communities across our region face an urgent need for housing, this expertise is increasingly important. In Massachusetts communities that have adopted the Specialized Energy Code, new multifamily buildings of 12,000 square feet or more are required to meet Passive House standards.
Certified Passive House Consultants receive specialized training in the design and coordination of high-performance building envelopes, including exterior wall and roof assemblies, windows, continuous insulation, and air barriers. Their whole-building approach integrates these components with ventilation and mechanical systems to reduce energy use and improve indoor air quality, comfort, and long-term durability.
KR is actively working on multifamily projects in Amherst, Northampton, and Easthampton that will require Passive House certification. These projects demonstrate how Passive House principles can support energy-efficient, comfortable, and durable housing while addressing the practical needs of residents, owners, and communities.
This knowledge also informs our private residential, commercial, institutional, and civic work. Having five consultants on staff strengthens our ability to carry high-performance goals from design through construction across projects of many types and scales.
We look forward to continuing to build on this expertise as we design for the evolving needs of our region!
#PassiveHouse #Phius #HighPerformanceDesign #SustainableArchitecture #CPHC
Aug 19
Summer nights, warm light, and spaces designed to bring people together.
The Salvon House frames a private outdoor living area through its L-shaped plan, blending the timeless character of New England shingle-style architecture with a bright, open interior made for modern living.
Builder: @kohlconstruction
Site & Civil Engineering: Barry Engineers & Constructers
#KuhnRiddleArchitects #AmherstMA #ResidentialArchitecture
Jul 29
