Fuentesdesign

What Fuentesdesign does

Fuentesdesign is a Boulder, Colorado-based architecture and design-build firm founded in 1999 by Brian Andrew Fuentes, specializing in sustainable, net-zero, and Passive House certified residential construction. The firm operates as an integrated design-build practice combining architectural design and construction management under one team, with a portfolio of over 100 completed projects spanning new custom homes, additions, retrofits, and multi-generational residences across Colorado (Boulder, Denver, Carbondale, Leadville, Durango) and into Moab, Utah.

Core technical capabilities include Passive House consulting (with founder Brian Fuentes certified by both PHI Germany and PHIUS), super-insulated and thermal-bridge-free construction, all-electric building systems, 10kW photovoltaic solar integration as standard, geothermal heating and cooling, and specialty natural material techniques such as straw bale construction. Notable technical outcomes include a HERS score of -33 on the Vassar project (a net-positive energy home capable of powering an electric car) and Passive House air tightness standards on the Copper Hill project. The firm also engages in disaster recovery rebuilds following Colorado wildfires including the Marshall Fire and the 4-mile Fire.

The business model is project-based professional services: fees are determined by project scope, size, complexity, and client requirements and are not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct client engagement targeting high-net-worth residential homeowners and Colorado mountain community households who value sustainable, energy-efficient, and health-conscious architecture. Marketing relies on portfolio showcasing, regional earned media (5280 Magazine, Modern in Denver), and organic social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook), with no disclosed partnerships, M&A activity, or external capital. The 3-person team (founder/principal architect, one additional architect, and a project manager) operates without external investment, patents, or formal alliances.

Name

Fuentesdesign

Legal name

Fuentesdesign, LLC

Website

https://fuentesdesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fuentesdesign is a Boulder, Colorado-based architecture and design-build firm founded in 1999, specializing in Passive House certified, net-zero energy, and sustainable residential construction for high-net-worth homeowners across Colorado mountain communities.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Project-based fees for architectural design, design-build services, and construction management for residential projects. Revenue is earned through project contracts for new construction, additions, and renovations focused on sustainable, passive house construction.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fuentesdesign is a Boulder, Colorado-based architecture and design-build firm that designs and constructs sustainable, Passive House certified, and net-zero energy residential projects. The firm integrates architectural design with construction management to deliver custom homes, additions, and retrofits featuring super insulation, 10kW solar photovoltaic systems, geothermal heating/cooling, and natural materials including straw bale. Services are sold as project-based contracts to residential homeowners across Boulder, Denver, and Colorado mountain communities.

Product overview

Fuentesdesign is a Boulder, Colorado-based architecture and design-build firm specializing in sustainable, net-zero, and Passive House residential construction. The company operates as a single unified practice offering architectural design and construction management services for residential projects. With over 100 projects completed since 1999, the portfolio spans diverse project types including custom homes, additions, retrofits, and multi-generational residences. Key offerings include Passive House consulting, net-zero energy design, straw bale construction, solar photovoltaic integration, geothermal heating/cooling systems, and all-electric building solutions. Projects range from approximately 1500 sq ft additions to 5000+ sq ft custom homes, all emphasizing super insulation, natural materials, and sustainable building practices.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Custom residential architectural design services for new homes, additions, and renovations, focused on sustainable, Passive House certified, and net-zero energy projects for individual homeowners in Colorado. The service covers schematic design, design development, and construction documentation for projects ranging from small additions (1,500 sq ft) to large custom homes (4,000+ sq ft).
• Design-Build Services Integrated design-build delivery combining architectural design with construction management under a single team for residential projects. Eliminates the typical disconnect between architects and builders, providing single-point accountability for sustainable, Passive House certified, net-zero energy, and straw bale construction projects for Colorado homeowners.
• Passive House Consulting and Net-Zero Energy Design Specialized consulting and design services for Passive House certification and net-zero energy residential projects. Includes super insulation, thermal bridge free construction, air tightness standards, 10kW photovoltaic system integration, all-electric building systems, and integration of geothermal heating/cooling and natural materials. Founder Brian Fuentes holds Certified Passive House Consultant credentials with PHI (Germany) and PHIUS, with projects achieving HERS scores of -33 and passive house air tightness standards.
• Construction Management Services Construction management services delivered as part of the firm's integrated design-build practice for residential projects. Covers contractor coordination, construction oversight, and project execution for sustainable and Passive House certified residential construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• HERS score of -33 achieved on Vassar project, meaning home produces more energy than it consumes and can power an electric car
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hammer & Hand: Pacific Northwest design-build firm specializing in Passive House construction, deep-energy retrofits, and high-performance building enclosures. Closest comparable by mission, integrated design-build model, and Passive House technical depth.
• BPC Green Builders: Connecticut-based sustainable residential design-build firm focused on energy-efficient, healthy, and high-performance custom homes. Directly comparable as a small specialty design-builder serving eco-conscious affluent homeowners.
• Bensonwood: New Hampshire-based timber frame and high-performance design-build firm producing prefabricated, Passive-House-grade custom homes. Comparable in combining sustainable design, prefab systems, and integrated construction services.
• GO Logic: Maine-based Passive House design-build firm delivering net-zero, super-insulated custom homes with integrated architecture and construction services. Directly comparable in certification-led, design-build high-performance residential niche.

Broad incumbents

• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based architecture firm known for custom high-end residential and hospitality projects with a strong sustainability and craft orientation. Comparable as a higher-end sustainable custom residential incumbent, though far larger and broader in geography.
• Lake|Flato Architects: Texas-based architecture firm with a portfolio rooted in regional, sustainable, and high-performance residential and civic work. Comparable in sustainability ethos and custom residential specialization, though broader in scale and project type.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FuentesdesignLLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/brian-fuentes-60a7214
• Instagraminstagram.com/fuentesdesignllc/?hl=en
• Xx.com/fuentesdesign

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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