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Let's Raise the Bar

We started Cedar Architecture because we knew buildings could do better.

Better for people. Better for the planet. Better for the future.

We don’t design for less harm. We design for more good.
More light, more health, more beauty, more resilience.

Our buildings breathe. They nourish. They restore.

 

Each one is shaped by eight key metrics—air, water, light, resilience, thermal comfort, sound, materials, and mind—because a building should be more than a structure. It should be a sanctuary.

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Do You Crave Something Deeper?

We work with clients who crave something deeper. People who are done settling for conventional. Who want spaces that are alive with purpose and aligned with their values.

At Cedar, we blend creativity with precision, nature with science, heart with craft. We’re not here to follow trends. We’re here to lead a movement.

We feel lucky to exist on this beautiful planet and honored to serve as its stewards. That’s why we don’t just design buildings. We design for regeneration.

And we’re not doing it alone. We’re teaching other architects our framework, because healing the planet takes all of us.

This isn’t just about architecture. It’s about a way of life.

Because the future doesn’t need more buildings.


It needs reimagining.

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This is Us

Today, from our studio in Alexandria, VA, we’re leading the transition to a regenerative built environment, designing homes throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area that prioritize health, beauty, and balance.
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Grounded in Nature,
Elevated by Design

Every decision we make is guided by our core values - Quality, Well-Being, and Creativity - ensuring that each project is thoughtfully designed, deeply personal, and built to last.

What Makes a Building Regenerative?

We integrate eight key elements into every home we create: air, water, light, resilience, thermal comfort, sound, materials, and mind. These aren’t extras; they’re the foundation of a life-enhancing space.
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Accolades & Awards

Our clients share our vision: thoughtful individuals and families who care deeply about health, harmony, and design with purpose. They come to us for more than a house—they come for a home that regenerates.
Deborah gifts her clients with her capacity for deep listening to their visions and dreams and then harnesses her creativity and love of the planet to create astonishing options for every type of dwelling.

-Connie / homeowner / Bethesda, MD
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