Helicon Works Architects is a green architecture firm based in the Washington DC metro area, with a history of practicing ecological architecture and natural building since 1989. Led by Principal Architect Bill Hutchins, the knowledgeable team and group of collaborators engage in a thoughtful exploration and co-creative process to design and build new homes, add onto existing ones, or remodel spaces. Each project is a unique exploration, seeking the most ecologically conscious response to both client needs and the site’s attributes.
The firm offers a range of services including design, documentation, and educational services to guide clients through every step of the process. Helicon Works Architects emphasizes a sustainable approach, technical know-how, environmental consciousness, and spiritual considerations in their work, aiming to create homes that reflect the clients’ identities within an intimate relationship with their surroundings. The team collaborates with clients and other professionals to craft customized solutions that merge ecological practices with innovative design.
Helicon Works Architects is dedicated to creating homes that are not only environmentally friendly but also spiritually enriching and reflective of the clients’ values and aspirations. Through a series of creative and meditative exercises, the firm helps clients explore their impulses and desires for their living spaces, resulting in unique and highly customized solutions. With a focus on ecological building practices, sustainable materials, and dynamic spiritual dimensions, Helicon Works Architects aims to inspire intentional and conscious living in harmony with nature and the surrounding community.