EcoNest Architecture, Inc. is a renowned architectural firm founded in 1998 by architect Paula Baker-Laporte and builder Robert Laporte. Specializing in designing healthy, hand-crafted custom homes, EcoNest is committed to creating spaces that deeply nurture the health and wellbeing of its clients. With a focus on sustainable design practices, the firm has garnered recognition for its award-winning projects that prioritize the use of natural materials and resources to support exceptional human and planetary health.
Since its inception, EcoNest has worked with teams across North America, Europe, and beyond, offering consulting services that emphasize collaborative and respectful contributions in the field of healthy architecture. The firm’s mission is to design, construct, and transform built environments to promote holistic wellness and vitality. Led by Paula Baker-Laporte, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and Building Biologist, EcoNest combines time-tested building methods with a science-based approach to reduce hazards and create optimal living spaces that prioritize the wellbeing of occupants.
With a team of dedicated professionals, including emerging architect Mae Yuuki and Materials Research Specialist Andrea, EcoNest continues to push the boundaries of healthy home design. From natural building envelope systems like light straw clay and rammed earth to a commitment to using non-toxic materials, the firm’s philosophy revolves around creating healthy indoor environments that foster healing and respite. Through a holistic approach that integrates architecture with nature, EcoNest Architecture, Inc. remains at the forefront of sustainable and wellness-focused design practices.