Artisans Group Review
Artisans Group is an architecture and design firm that specializes in modern, sustainable prefab homes. Based in Olympia, Washington, Artisans Group offers a portfolio of several pre-designed ADUs as well as custom homes, multi-family units, and commercial spaces. While they typically work on fully-custom projects, meaning buyers can choose the style of home they are looking for, past projects typically feature a sleek, modern design, though they have also worked on more traditional designs. Notably, Artisans Group specializes in designing Passive House certifiable homes and ADUs. Through the use of highly-insulative materials, recovery ventilators, and a smart design to take advantage of natural light and heat, homes are significantly more energy efficient than a standard, site-built home. Typically, passive house certified homes use about 90% less energy annually than a typical U.S. home, due to a reduced need for heating and lighting. Other unique design features that Artisans Group has incorporated into past homes include tapered hallways, specialty fixtures like plant walls, and unique flooring options ranging from tigerwood to cork.
While Artisans Group works closely with buyers to design a fully-custom home, as a design and architecture firm, they are not involved in any of the manufacturing or building of the home. As such, a third-party company is required to manufacture the home and a third-party contractor is required to prepare the build-site, assemble the home, and complete any necessary finishes. Because homes can be prefabricated rather than site-built, site prep and manufacturing can happen simultaneously, speeding up the build process. Buyers in the Pacific Northwest usually work with Collective Carpentry for manufacturing, while buyers outside of this area must find a local manufacturer.
Strengths:
Alize in sustainable, passive house certifiable home designs
Offer a variety of styles with a primary focus on modern designs
Incorporate unique design features such as tapered hallways, circular floor plans, and plant walls that may not be feasible for typical prefab builds
Reasons they might not be for you:
You want to work with a company that handles all phases of the build themselves, including manufacturing and site work
You are looking for a company that specializes in more traditional designs
They are outside of your price range
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| Company | Artisans Group |
|---|---|
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | https://artisansgroup.com/ |
| # of Models | 12+ |
| Areas Served | Continental United States, Puerto Rico |
| Homes Built | 60+ |
| Headquarters | Olympia, WA |
| Pricing | $375 - $448+ per sqft |
| Pricing Structure | Flat $15,000 fee for standard plans. Custom designs cost 8%-10% of construction costs. In the Pacific Northwest, construction costs are usually around $375-$400+ per sqft |
| Reviews | |
| Yelp | 5 stars |
| Houzz | 5 stars |
| Creates Custom Plans | Yes |
