Brach Design Architecture
Salt Lake City architecture practice specializing in Passive House, net-zero and high-performance residential design.
What they're known for
Brach Design combines architecture, in-house energy and HVAC modeling, and one of Utah's deepest certified Passive House track records.
Brach Design Architecture is a residential-focused practice founded by Dave Brach in 2005. The firm handles architecture alongside 3D and energy modeling, HVAC calculations, Passive House design, renovations and ADUs. Its public portfolio includes eight certified or pre-certified Passive House projects in Utah, while Phius independently documents multiple certified Brach Design projects.
Capabilities
- Residential architecture
- Passive House design
- 3D and energy modeling
- HVAC and air Quality calculations
- New construction and renovations
- ADU design
Performance focus
- Passive House
- NET Zero energy
- Airtightness
- Thermal comfort
- Indoor air quality
- LOW Energy mechanical design
Credentials
Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC)
Brach Design states that two CPHCs are on staff; Dave Brach is identified as a CPHC on the firm site.
Phius Certified Rater
Phius independently lists David Brach as the certified rater on Project One and other Brach Design projects.
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