Custom homes
We work with clients on custom homes shaped by the site, the view, the topography, the budget, and the routines of everyday living. The aim is to make the house feel settled on its property and work well in daily use, not just on paper.
Services
Residential design services
IHS Design provides residential design services from early planning through construction drawings. Many projects involve sloped sites, view lots, infill conditions, renovation constraints, or overlapping planning and technical demands that are best worked through early.
Each project is developed in response to its site, its constraints, and the people who will live there. The aim is not to force a standard solution onto the work, but to arrive at something that makes sense for the property, the approvals path, and everyday use.
Infill and gentle density housing
We work on infill and gentle density housing with attention to livability, planning constraints, code, approvals, and coordination. These projects often depend on getting site planning, building form, and residential layout to work together clearly from the outset.
Renovations and additions
We help clients improve existing homes through renovations and additions that work coherently with the structure already there. The focus is on making the new work feel well considered and buildable, not simply attaching more space to the house.
Design development and construction drawings
Drawings need to do more than describe appearance. They need to help carry the project through approvals, consultant coordination, pricing, and construction. We work through those stages carefully so the design remains clear as the project becomes more detailed.
Coordination with builders and consultants
Builders, engineers, survey information, site conditions, and local requirements all shape the work as it moves forward. We coordinate closely with the broader team so design decisions stay aligned with what is practical, necessary, and buildable.
Early-stage feasibility and project input
We also provide early input for clients who are evaluating a property, testing a concept, or trying to decide whether a project is workable before full design begins. That can include site review, planning guidance, and practical advice about what the project is likely to require.
Where the work often gets tested
Residential projects rarely begin with a blank slate. A site may slope sharply, an existing house may need to stay in place, zoning may tighten the options, or a renovation may only make sense if the new work ties back into the old house properly.
Good design in those situations depends on getting the priorities straight early and working through the practical implications carefully. That is where experience, judgment, and steady coordination make a real difference.
What clients can expect
Clients can expect a direct and professional working relationship, with realistic discussion about what the project needs, what it is likely to involve, and what decisions need to be made.
That includes listening closely, asking the right questions early, and working toward a design that makes sense for the site, the budget, and the long-term use of the home.