Custom Homes
Based in Eugene, Oregon, Aligned Architecture designs custom homes in Oregon, Colorado, Washington, and beyond.
What is Custom Home Design?
A custom home is one that’s designed from the ground up for a specific homeowner and site. For a faster, more cost-effective route, we also offer plan-based designs through our house plans site, green-building.com.
Your Home, Designed for You
Designing a home is personal. We start by listening to your ideas, needs, and hopes, then design around your lifestyle, values, budget, and timeline rather than following trends or forcing a style. Each design works with its site, using topography, views, sun path, and climate so that sloped, wooded, or dramatic sites become assets rather than obstacles. Throughout, we communicate clearly, collaborate closely, and bring a commitment to craft that shows in the finished details, creating a home that fits how you live now and into the future.
Services Included
- Custom single-family home design
- Site selection and feasibility assessment
- Master planning and programming
- Site planning for sloped, wooded, or view-constrained lots
- Renderings for permitting and homeowner decision-making
- Interior design services
- Construction administration
- Sustainable, Eco-friendly design
- Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) delivery coordination
Our Track Record
Visit our Custom Home Designs page to see some examples of our work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What construction approach does Aligned Architecture use for custom homes?
Many of our custom homes use hybrid timber-frame construction, which supports structural efficiency and reduces material waste. Exposed timber posts, beams, and structural roof decking are a recurring design signature across our custom home work. That said, each home is designed based on the specific desires of each client.
How is a custom home different from a pre-approved or plan-based home?
A custom home is designed specifically for one homeowner and one site from the ground up. A plan-based home, starts from an existing design that can be adapted more quickly and at lower cost. See green-building.com for those options.
Does Aligned Architecture design custom homes outside Oregon, Colorado, and Washington?
Yes! We are open to working with clients across the country.
Does Aligned Architecture design home additions and remodels, or only new custom homes?
Yes, in addition to new custom homes. See our Home Renovations page for our remodel and addition work.
What does it cost to hire an architect for a custom home?
Architectural fees for a custom home vary based on the project’s size, complexity, and site conditions, and are typically structured as a percentage of construction cost or a negotiated fixed fee. We discuss fee structure and scope during an initial consultation, before any design work begins.
Does Aligned Architecture use CMGC delivery for custom homes?
Yes. We regularly use a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) delivery approach on single-family home projects, bringing a contractor into the design process early so the home can be built efficiently, which supports a lower overall cost and a quicker timeline.