EVstudio’s architects and engineers are the experienced, creative and strategic experts in residential home design.
EVstudio’s residential team has designed custom and production homes throughout the United States.
Our complete integration of design, architecture, and engineering is fairly unique in the design of homes. Most architects utilize consultants to design the home structure and engineering solutions. This means the structure design comes after the architectural design, which can lead to complications and additional expense. Within EVstudio, the architecture, engineering, and structure are designed together, which leads to solutions that are more holistically integrated.
Designing For
Prior to designing a home, we meet with the homeowner or builder to “program” their project. In this initial meeting, we discuss size, style, budget, structure, the land, and the owner’s priorities. This allows us to have a comprehensive viewpoint that establishes the design.
Visualization is also a very important element in the design process. For every project, EVstudio uses 3D computer modeling to allow clients to preview and understand the project as a whole easily.
Residential Overview
Residential Projects

Sawtooth Duplexes in Gunnison Colorado
Sawtooth Duplexes in Gunnison Colorado

This sustainable single-family project, located just west of the Gunnison County fairgrounds, features modular duplexes designed with energy efficiency at the forefront. Fading West Construction handled on-site work, while Fading West Homes developed the modular units, ensuring quick construction times and reduced environmental impact. The project includes six duplexes, six duplexed garages, and a single ADU above one of the garages, offering a mix of affordable, eco-friendly housing options for the community.
Sawtooth was one of the first projects where we incorporated an energy-efficient heat pump mini-split system, maximizing comfort while minimizing energy use. The project also adhered to the highest climate zone standards of the 2021 IECC, integrating ERV units to improve indoor air quality and further reduce energy consumption. This combination of sustainable modular design and innovative systems showcases our commitment to providing environmentally responsible, energy-efficient housing solutions that support both the community and the environment.


Poncha Meadows
Poncha Meadows

To elevate the aesthetic appeal, premium wood siding was expertly used as an accent material, infusing the homes with a sophisticated elegance. The thoughtful integration of this feature highlights how modular design can be both functional and visually striking, demonstrating that modular homes can offer a stylish and attractive alternative to traditional housing. Poncha Meadows proves that modular homes, when designed with attention to detail, can achieve a level of beauty and charm that enhances any community.




Northside Buena Vista
Northside Buena Vista

Located just south of downtown Buena Vista and east of Hwy 20, this 1.15-acre site is designed for 14 single-family narrow lot homes (25’x125’ sites), offering an efficient and sustainable housing solution. Each middle lot features homes with a consistent 18.5-foot width, while larger homes grace the corners of the block, adding variety and architectural interest to the streetscape. The homes are market-rate but emphasize energy-efficient design, integrating modern technologies and features that reduce energy consumption and enhance comfort for residents.
The project’s goal was to create a fun, dynamic streetscape that celebrates material and color diversity on the exteriors, while maintaining energy efficiency through similar floor plans. With construction approximately 50% completed, the development is already showcasing its ability to deliver stylish, energy-efficient homes that provide long-term savings for homeowners. This design approach demonstrates how thoughtful planning and sustainable building practices can create attractive, vibrant neighborhoods that stand out for both their aesthetic appeal and environmental responsibility.


Mountain View Community Homes
Mountain View Community Homes

The Mountain View Community Homes project for Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver offers a compassionate solution to housing for families in need, featuring thoughtfully designed duplexes that provide 20 affordable homes. The development goes beyond offering shelter by incorporating a vibrant community garden, fostering connections among residents and promoting a sustainable lifestyle. This shared space allows families to bond, cultivate their own gardens, and engage in a sense of community, making it a cornerstone of the project’s mission.
With a focus on functional design and affordability, Mountain View Community Homes integrates modern aesthetics with a warm, community-centered environment. The project not only provides safe, quality housing but also supports long-term social well-being. By combining innovative architecture with a deep commitment to community development, this project stands as a model for affordable housing solutions that nurture residents and create lasting positive impact. Mountain View Community Homes is a powerful example of how thoughtful design can uplift families and create sustainable, connected communities.



Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity
Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity

The collaboration between EVstudio and Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity exemplifies the power of thoughtful design in addressing housing shortages while building strong, vibrant communities.
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Ilium Telluride Workforce Housing
Ilium Telluride Workforce Housing

The project addressed the site’s complex topography with innovative foundation designs to navigate steep slopes and challenging geological conditions, including nine-foot foundation walls on one side and exploding bedrock on the other. EVstudio incorporated various solutions, such as over-garage foundations, stepped crawl spaces, and deep crawl spaces, to ensure structural integrity and adaptability. Built during the demanding winter months, Ilium Telluride showcases a commitment to delivering high-quality housing in rugged environments.
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A partnership with EVstudio brings your project to a new level.
- Floor to ceiling. Working with you through every step we ensure every space meets your needs now and into the future.
- Create the right choice of systems. Based on decades of combined experience, we optimize structural (traditional, SIPs, and ICF systems), mechanical, and electrical systems for efficiency and functionality.
- Sustainable design options. Sustainability is not merely a talking point. We believe in providing a home, and you can enjoy in any climate while honoring green practices.
- Breadth of experience yields better solutions. Our residential specialists have experience in many other project types offered by EVstudio, which affords us knowledge with the latest in materials, technologies, and systems not typically available at a residential only design firm.
- Investment homes as a speciality. Our residential specialists bring a depth of experience with investment homes such as speculative home construction as well as fix and flips. We understand the budgetary impacts of design and work to achieve the financial goals for the project.
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