Brett Zamore Design

What Brett Zamore Design does

Brett Zamore Design (also operating as ZA and BZD) is a licensed, LEED-accredited architecture firm founded in 1998 and headquartered at 1501 Laird Street, Houston, Texas. The firm delivers custom architectural services spanning residential renovations, additions, and new construction, as well as commercial, retail, institutional, and community projects across multiple US markets including Houston, Wimberley, Austin, Marfa, Little Rock, Lexington, Arlington, and Harvard. Its client base is split between individual homeowners seeking custom design and small-to-mid commercial and institutional clients such as Buchanan's Native Plants, with projects ranging from a 1,200 SF zKIT home to a 2,400 SF barn and greenhouse new construction.

The firm's core technology is its proprietary zKIT kit-of-parts system and zFAB pre-fabricated small-scale architecture. zKIT comprises seven pre-designed home plans (zKIT 00–09) built from off-the-shelf standard wood members, engineered for cost-efficient assembly and optimised shipping. zFAB extends the same construction logic to small-scale placeable structures. Materials are regionally sourced, and designs incorporate cross and longitudinal ventilation, skylights, and seasonal thermal orientation. The firm also acts as General Contractor in the Houston market, vertically integrating delivery for local projects.

Brett Zamore Design operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model: prospective clients engage via the firm's website (zamorearchitects.com) through project inquiry forms and consultation preparation, with no intermediated sales channels. Revenue is generated from three streams: project-based and hourly architecture fees, one-time zKIT/zFAB unit sales, and general contracting services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The firm is privately held by its founder with no external investors, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed headcount. In 2025 it received a Forbes nomination as one of America's Top Residential Architects.

Name

Brett Zamore Design

Legal name

Brett Zamore Design

Website

https://brettzamoredesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brett Zamore Design is a Houston-based, LEED-accredited architecture firm founded in 1998 that delivers custom residential and commercial projects plus proprietary zKIT kit homes and zFAB pre-fabricated structures across multiple US markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Other Specialized Design Services (54149)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Residential architecture services
• Kit home design
• Pre-fabricated architecture
• Sustainable building design
• Commercial architecture services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Architecture Services: Full-service architecture and design for residential and commercial projects, including renovation, addition, and new construction projects. Fees based on hourly rates or project-based billing.
2. zKIT Home Sales: Sale of pre-designed kit homes with customizable options. Includes architectural consultation for modifications and permitting.
3. zFAB Unit Sales: Pre-fabricated small-scale architectural units sold as standalone structures.
4. General Contracting Services: Acting as General Contractor for projects in the Houston, TX area, or coordinating with licensed contractors for kit home assembly.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Brett Zamore Design is a licensed, LEED accredited architecture firm offering full-service architectural design for residential, commercial, and institutional projects, including renovations, additions, and new construction. The firm also sells proprietary pre-designed kit homes (zKIT) with seven customizable plans and pre-fabricated small-scale placeable architecture (zFAB), both built from standardized off-the-shelf components designed for efficient assembly and cost-effective construction.

Product overview

Brett Zamore Design is a licensed architecture and LEED accredited firm offering a portfolio of architectural services and products. The core offerings include zKIT (pre-designed kit homes with seven plans from zKIT 00-09, customizable and built with standard wood members for cost-effective construction) and zFAB (pre-fabricated small-scale placeable architecture). The firm also delivers project-based architectural services ranging from small-scale residential renovations and additions to large-scale commercial and community projects, including new construction, historic preservation, and specialized facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• zKIT: Pre-planned kit homes rooted in the simplicity of Texas vernacular architecture, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Offers seven different home plans that can be easily customized.
• zFAB

Products and services

• Custom Architecture and Design Services Full-service licensed architectural design for residential, commercial, and institutional clients, covering renovation, addition, and new construction projects. Fees based on hourly rates or project-based billing, scoped via inquiry form and consultation.
• zKIT Pre-Designed Kit Homes Pre-designed, customizable kit homes rooted in Texas vernacular architecture, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Offers seven home plans using off-the-shelf components for affordable, efficient construction with simplified assembly and an optimized supply chain. Sold directly to homeowner clients and includes architectural consultation and permitting support.
• zFAB Pre-Fabricated Architecture Units Pre-fabricated small-scale placeable architecture designed for efficiency and adaptability in various settings, sold as standalone structures to homeowners, businesses, and institutions.
• General Contracting Services General contracting delivered by the firm in the Houston, TX area, or coordination with licensed contractors for kit home assembly in other locations, providing a seamless path from architectural design to constructed building.

Quantifiable outcome

• zKIT homes offer architecturally designed homes more affordable than comparable custom-designed homes through optimized supply chain and efficient assembly

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Cover (Cover.build): Tech-enabled prefab architecture startup offering architect-designed backyard studios and ADUs via a software-driven configurator. Comparable to zFAB for pre-fabricated small-scale placeable architecture targeting residential clients.
• Dvele: Tech-forward prefab home company offering architect-designed, sustainable, smart homes. Comparable to zKIT and zFAB for pre-fabricated, design-led residential products targeting sustainability-conscious buyers.
• Plant Prefab: California-based prefab home manufacturer offering customizable, sustainably-built modular and panelized homes. Comparable to zKIT for prefab, kit-of-parts, and sustainable-design positioning — though at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Alterstudio Architecture: Austin-based architecture firm focused on sustainable, context-driven residential and small commercial projects. Comparable to Brett Zamore Design for Texas-anchored, sustainability-forward residential practice with custom and small-scale work.
• Resolution: 4 Architecture: Architecture firm specializing in modular and prefab residential projects, including kit-of-parts housing systems. Comparable to zKIT for productized, modular residential offerings targeting affordability and design quality.
• Lake|Flato Architects: San Antonio-based LEED-accredited firm known for sustainable, regionally rooted residential and commercial architecture. Highly comparable to Brett Zamore Design given shared Texas base, LEED credentials, sustainability focus, and integrated design approach.

Regional players

• Method Architecture: Houston-based architecture firm serving residential, commercial, and institutional clients across Texas. Direct geographic peer with comparable project mix and client segments to Brett Zamore Design.
• StudioMET Architects: Houston-based architecture practice with strong residential and cultural/commercial portfolio. Comparable to Brett Zamore Design for Houston market overlap, custom residential expertise, and similar project scale.

Broad incumbents

• KieranTimberlake: Philadelphia-based architecture firm recognized for sustainable design, research-driven practice, and integrated building technology. Comparable to Brett Zamore Design for LEED-aligned sustainability practice and design innovation in residential and institutional work.
• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based nationally recognized architecture firm celebrated for custom residential and contextual design. Comparable for premium, design-forward residential commissions and brand-led positioning in residential architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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