Where Great Design

Meets Lasting Impact.

Why Hire Us?

At Marisol Studios, we believe great architecture doesn't ask you to choose between beauty and performance—it integrates both seamlessly.

After working at several architecture firms, we grew increasingly frustrated by a pattern we couldn’t ignore: sustainable strategies were often treated as add-ons, rather than core design drivers. Time and again, firms claimed to prioritize high-performance outcomes but failed to follow through during construction. The result? Buildings that looked good on paper but underdelivered in real life—on energy, comfort, and long-term livability.

We founded Marisol Studios to do it differently.

What sets us apart:

  • Follow-Through You Can Trust
    We stay involved from concept to completion, ensuring that performance goals aren't diluted or dropped along the way.

  • Performance + Beauty = Great Design
    Good design may include sustainable components. Great design fully integrates high-performance strategies with architecture that is functional, timeless, and beautiful. This is our standard.

  • Deep Expertise in High-Performance Design
    From Passive House to low-carbon material selections, we design for comfort, health, energy efficiency, and resilience—not just code compliance.

  • Climate-Specific, Contextual Design
    Especially in colder zones like Climate Zone 7, our work is tailored to maximize both efficiency and livability for the local environment.

  • Collaboration With Excellence
    We partner with builders, engineers, and consultants who share our dedication to precision and performance. No shortcuts, no compromises.

  • Client-Centered Process
    Every project begins with your goals, values, and lifestyle. We listen first, then design with intention.

At Marisol Studios, we don’t separate sustainability from design excellence—we believe the two are inseparable. Our mission is to create homes that are as healthy and efficient as they are beautiful and enduring.

Blueprint drawings of a building laid out on a desk.
Green grassy fields with scattered yellow and purple flowers, a forested hillside, and rocky mountain peaks under a cloudy sky.

Sarah Broughton, Founding Principal of Rowland+Broughton

“She [Marisol] has played an active role in educating our team and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility within the firm. Her efforts have contributed to meaningful improvements in our sustainability practices through thoughtful goal setting and implementation. Marisol’s commitment to her work, collaborative approach, and passion for sustainability make her a valuable asset to any team.”

Jami McMannes, Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE)

“You [Marisol] are such an incredible asset to the architecture world, and the world overall! You are truly a light…”