Who We Are
CHD (Charlie Hatfield Design) strives to produce an inspired modern design that encourages clients to see themselves in a different light—to view architecture and space in new ways.
CHD embodies a commitment to innovation as a way of life, constantly seeking exceptional design that transcends the ordinary. Our design process is fueled by a profound awareness of the environment and the materials we choose, guiding us to create spaces and projects that seamlessly blend with their surroundings, rather than clamoring for attention. We specialize in crafting straightforward design approaches that harmonize with the unique attributes of each site, resulting in architecture that speaks softly but exudes a compelling presence.
At CHD, capitalize on the inherent qualities of each material to the fullest extent, harnessing elements like pattern, light, repetition, and texture to articulate and express beautiful, finely-tuned palettes.
Our hallmark lies in seamlessly integrating sustainable principles into our designs, understanding how the surroundings, environment, and emerging technologies influence each building. This comprehensive approach culminates in a unique, contemporary aesthetic that is both distinctive and respectful of its context.
PROCESS
It doesn’t matter if your project is a 5,000 sqft vacation home in the mountains or an addition to a 25-foot wide suburb lot, we still try to find the ways that your project can respond to the site in views how it connects to the outside, how light comes into the building and sits on the site. Collaboration with the client making the design specific to their needs and values makes true custom design. We want to create work you are proud to live in for it represents you.
Architectural design that responds to the local climate, minimizing energy use, utilizing local materials, providing energy sources, water, waste disposal, and using effective and appropriate humane technology. In all of our projects, we strive to make low-carbon buildings. This is from using the ideas of the PRINCIPALS OF PASSIVE HOUSE, choosing low-carbon materials over more carbon-intensive materials, electrifying everything, and using clean energy.
Passive House is both a set of principles and certification of standards. State codes are only minimum requirements or just passing grades. Passive House is higher than code minimums. The Passive House approach empowers us to build better. It creates durable, resilient buildings that slash heating energy use by as much as 90% and dramatically reduce operational carbon emissions. Most importantly, Passive House buildings create healthy, comfortable, and quiet interior environments, full of clean, filtered fresh air. A better place to live. Whether you go through certification or not Charlie Hatfield Design works in the direction of using these 5 principles of Passive House.
CONTINUOUS INSULATION: Wrapping the building in continuous insulation that keeps the house warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
NO THERMAL BRIDGES: Careful detailing so that heat or cool is not allowed to bypass the thermal barrier.
AIR TIGHT CONSTRUCTION: Creating an air-tight layer works like a wind breaker that stops wind from moving through the layers.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE WINDOWS AND DOORS: These are better air-tight and are thermally broken to help prevent thermal bridging and air leakage.
FRESH AIR VENTILATION WITH HEAT RECOVERY: Creating interior space that has clean air that is healthier to the occupants.