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Building sustainable, environment-conscious homes

Designing sustainable,

energy-efficient homes

Adapt Atelier is an architectural firm specializing in residential renovations, energy-efficient retrofits, and bio-based construction.

We believe in adapting what exists, building with better materials, and creating healthier, more energy-efficient homes that respect both people and the planet.

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OUR APPROACH

OUR APPROACH

Adapt | Reuse | Build Better

Hand-drawn architectural illustration of a cottage-style home with a steep roof, arched wooden garage doors, windows, front door, and hedges.

We help homeowners reimagine their spaces with thoughtful design, adaptive reuse, and energy-efficient solutions.

From renovating existing homes to exploring straw construction and bio-based materials, our work focuses on reducing environmental impact, improving indoor comfort, and building resilient residencies optimized for the future.

Whatever you can dream up, we have the expertise to design and build it.

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OUR PROJECTS

Explore our residential projects to discover our design approach, material choices, and sustainable building strategies.

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE

Thoughtful renovations, additions, and interior design.

ENERGY-EFFICIENT RETROFITS

Modern white kitchen with a green island, two blue bar stools, built-in oven, and bowl of fruit. Energy-efficient retrofit to reduce environmental impact, improve indoor comfort, and build resilient residences optimized for the future.

Improving comfort, energy performance, and building resilience.

BIO-BASED CONSTRUCTION

New construction with straw and clay finishing with vapor barrier membrane and wood flooring in a corridor flood with natural light. Passive home construction with bio-based materials reduces environmental impact and improves air quality non-toxic.

Exploring sustainable materials and alternative building methods.

PASSIVE HOUSE
DESIGN

Creating high-performance homes that use less energy.

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ABOUT BENOIT

Blending architecture, passion & science

Benoit, licensed architect and certified passive home designer, smiling on a sailboat at sunset, with a coastal city and waterfront in the background

Benoit is a licensed architect and Certified Passive House Designer with over a decade of experience in Belgium and the United States.

His passion for building is rooted in a childhood fascination with how buildings come together. Driven by a curiosity to blend creativity, technology, and climate resilience, Benoit established Adapt Atelier to offer cutting-edge building science for those who seek healthier, energy-efficient homes.

With a Bachelor of Architecture from ISACF La Cambre and a Master of Architecture from ULB in Brussels, Benoit bridges high-level design theory with pragmatic execution. His career spans both architecture and general contracting, giving him a 360-degree understanding of the construction process.

  • WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

    Ben was a pleasure to work with and helped make our dream kitchen a reality. He was extremely thorough in developing architectural plans for our remodel and paid very close attention to detail.Ben was a pleasure to work with and helped make our dream kitchen a reality. He was extremely thorough in developing architectural plans for our remodel and paid very close attention to detail.

  • WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

    Benoit was wonderful to work with. He brought great ideas to the table, was extremely responsive and flexible with making design changes. I’m really happy with how my project turned out.

  • WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

    We couldn’t have completed our kitchen renovation in our 100 year old building without Ben’s help. He helped us navigate the MEP process, provided permit ready drawings, and was easy to work with. We are so happy with our custom kitchen and would work with Ben on any other complicated renovations in the future.

  • WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

    Benoit understood what we wanted, knew the regulations, and helped us to build the porch for our needs. Throughout the project, Benoit was there to answer questions from us or the builder and provided clear solutions. The porch is such a great addition to our house and we are so happy to have done it.

OUR PROCESS

  • Initial Consultation

    We’ll discuss your vision, budget and evaluate your project’s potential for energy retrofit.

  • Hand Sketches & Concepts

    We’ll transform your ideas into initial physical concepts using custom, hand-drawn architectural sketches exploring flow and scale.

  • Technical Blueprinting

    We’ll draft detailed architectural blueprints, navigate municipal permits, and run performance analytics for energy resilience.

  • Breaking ground through handover

    We’ll act as your advocate on site, working in lockstep with builders to ensure European-quality detailing and technical specs are perfectly executed.

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Licensed in DC & Minnesota

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