We’re hiring right meow!

All of our recent blog postings were beginning to run together so Longcat had to get involved… (We’re hiring again)
Visit one of our job postings to find out if you might be a purrrfect candidate:
Northern Virginia AIA
Virginia AIA Job Board
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We're Hiring...Again!!

We’re on the lookout for an intermediate level architect or architectural designer with 3-10 years of experience with residential and light commercial projects. This person should enjoy working in a team setting on all phases of the design process. The ideal candidate would have a long term interest in cultivating an architectural practice in western Loudoun County and growing into a leadership position with our firm. If this sounds like you, get in touch with us here!

What we offer:

• A ground level opportunity to help build a sustainability-minded architecture practice that thrives in thoughtful design for new construction and renovations

• Flexible work schedule with work in the office at first with option to work hybrid later

• Mentorship from seasoned architects committed to your professional development 

• Healthcare and retirement benefits

• Help with licensure

• Low-stress small town work experience

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience level

• Bottomless coffee 

What we want:

• Creative thinking

• Self-motivation

• A compatible teammate as we grow our small practice together

• Ability to manage a project from inception through construction documents in collaboration with clients and our team

• Enjoys working with clients 

• Experience with Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, social media and marketing

• B.Arch or M.Arch degree from an accredited architecture program

• A registered Architect or actively working towards registration

What we need:

• Experience with AutoCAD

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong detailing and building science skills

• Collaborative spirit

• Enthusiasm for learning and professional growth, with a proactive attitude towards continuing education and skill development

Update: Position Filled!

We’re on the lookout for an architectural intern / entry level architect with 0-5 years of experience who enjoys working in a team setting on all phases of the design process. The ideal candidate would have a long term interest in cultivating an architectural practice in the Loudoun Valley and growing into a leadership position with our firm. If this sounds like you, get in touch with us here!

What we offer:

• Opportunity to help build a sustainability-minded architecture practice

• Flexible work schedule with work in the office at first with option to work hybrid later

• Mentorship from well-seasoned architects committed to your professional development 

• Healthcare and retirement benefits

• Help with licensure

• Low-stress small town work experience

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience level

• Bottomless coffee (like IHOP but better)

What we want:

• Creative thinking

• Production-oriented work ethic

• Self motivation

• A compatible teammate as we grow our small practice together

• Ability to manage projects and handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience with Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, social media and marketing

• Enjoys working with clients

What we need:

• B.Arch or M.Arch degree from an accredited architecture program

• Revit and AutoCAD experience

• Collaborative spirit

• Enthusiasm for learning and professional growth, with a proactive attitude towards continuing education and skill development

Kevin is a Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC)

We’re very excited to share that Kevin has achieved a milestone in energy-efficient design—getting certified as a Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC). If you’re unfamiliar with Phius, have a look at their website; they are “a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to decarbonizing the built environment by making high-performance passive building the mainstream market standard”. Every Phius certified building is ensured to meet the highest standards of energy-efficient design, as well as providing superior indoor air quality and comfort. As a practice, Longhouse Architects is committed to designing site-specific, environmentally-conscious buildings. Having a Phius Certified Consultant in-house is a testament to our belief in efficient design as best practice. Have a look below at Kevin’s design exam submission where he modified an existing Longhouse project (Valley View House) to meet the strict criteria of the Phius program. We will continue to be advocates for sustainable strategies in all our projects and look forward to employing Passive House strategies in our upcoming projects.

Happy Holidays!

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Virtual gatherings have been the norm for our practice from the onset. And while they can be festive (see above), we are looking forward to our new physical office location in downtown Purcellville in 2022. Check back for more information on our new space very soon!

May your house—long or short, purple or green, large or small—be filled with JOY this holiday season!

Find out more about the Dug In Lookout project featured above here.

“BLOGHOUSE”?

Hey everyone! We’ve got a lot of projects in the works but not all of them are quite photo-ready. So we’re hoping this blogroll can be a place that we can share some of the things we’re up to on a more frequent basis. Stay tuned!