Black Mountain Architecture consists of a creative and attentive team of designers led by Principal Architect and Saranac Lake local, Jesse Schwartzberg. We pride ourselves on our high caliber design, attention to detail, and passion for creating beautiful and functional spaces.
With our expertise in building science, LEED and Passive House we will guide your residential, commercial or community project to meet your energy efficiency and sustainability goals.Our staff is driven towards excellence and eager to make sure your experience of designing your project is enjoyable, inspiring and successful.
Black Mountain Architecture's years of experience working in the Adirondack region has resulted in a deep understanding of local and state code and zoning requirements, trusting relationships with town officials, consultants, engineers, and skilled general contractors. Our firm will provide you with exceptional service navigating the design, permitting and planning phase of your project.
With our expertise in building science, LEED and Passive House we will guide your residential, commercial or community project to meet your energy efficiency and sustainability goals.Our staff is driven towards excellence and eager to make sure your experience of designing your project is enjoyable, inspiring and successful.
Black Mountain Architecture's years of experience working in the Adirondack region has resulted in a deep understanding of local and state code and zoning requirements, trusting relationships with town officials, consultants, engineers, and skilled general contractors. Our firm will provide you with exceptional service navigating the design, permitting and planning phase of your project.
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Building on the footprint of a grandfathered structure presented the opportunity to design a boathouse with living quarters, including a kitchen, bedroom and a bathroom, which the APA does not allow for new construction. The layout is creatively arranged to fit two boat slips, while the timber-frame design maximizes lake views.
The aesthetic and functionality of this boathouse is maximized within the APA restrictions. Because of Black Mountain's many years of experience designing in the Adirondack Park, we understand the process of working with the APA and the DEC. Our knowledge of the regulations and the relationships we have developed in the agencies allow us to judiciously guide clients through the permitting process.
Phase 1 of this 248 unit luxury net zero living community is nearly complete and the contractor and developer are gearing up to begin Phase 2 in the Fall of 2019. This sequel to netZero Village allowed the integrated design team, led by Black Mountain Architecture, to build upon our shared experience of the netZero Village project.
We provide a process for gathering your ideas, reflect them back, and help you prioritize what's most important to you. Whether this is your first project or your third, Black Mountain Architecture's experience and expertise will help you to place value in the places that you care about. We understand the local Adirondack vernacular and can also respond to your specific aesthetic.
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Srinivas Shilagani
Oct 29, 2019
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Extremely paranoid about retainers agreement. Wanted 100% of money upfront. Feels unprofessional and naive. Inspite of agreeing to his terms on the phone and committing he will do the project sends an email that he cannot do it. Did not feel like he knew the village codes well as he was asking me the codes. Did not provide any insight. Asked for 10hrs @140/hr upfront commitment just to answer if a house can be built with no site plans or any official documents. Inspite of telling money is not an issue Jessie bailed out. Feels like he is fairly new and takes easy projects only.
Andrew Schuster
Oct 07, 2019
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