--- title: "EcoCraft Homes — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ecocraft-homes-pfvwus-pf~1351339359 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1351339359.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "EcoCraft Homes" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e3834b2202a65466_2294-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "46 Sheridan Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15202, United States" latitude: 40.5053 longitude: -80.0685 phone: "(412) 732-7299" website: https://ecocraft-homes.com rating: 4.5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 74 last_updated: 2026-08-08 --- # EcoCraft Homes Original Houzz profile: [EcoCraft Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ecocraft-homes-pfvwus-pf~1351339359) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA - **Serves:** Pittsburgh, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Whitehall, Baldwin, West Mifflin, Upper Saint Clair, South Park Township, Jefferson Hills, Brentwood, Canonsburg, Pleasant Hills, Castle Shannon, Dormont, Crafton, McKees Rocks, Sewickley, Green Tree, Monongahela, Millvale, Mount Oliver, Imperial, Cecil-Bishop, Bloomfield, Clinton, Pennsbury Village, Oakland, Rosslyn Farms, Southview, Buena Vista, Mt. Lebanon, Upper Lawrencville - **Houzz rating:** 4.5 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves EcoCraft Homes is changing the way the world builds. Our new homes combine intelligent modular prefabrication construction with the highest quality materials and most technologically advanced mechanical systems to deliver unparalleled craftsmanship and attention to detail to our customers. Our homes are designed with efficiency in mind and can be build to Passive House, LEED, and living building standards. Featuring clean crisp lines we are redefining what is possible with modernist and traditional architecture. By focusing on flexible, adaptable spaces flooded with natural light our homes inspire creativity and blend harmoniously with nature. Join us and experience the pinnacle in modern home comfort, health, durability, and efficiency. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Architectural Design - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - 3D Rendering - Energy-Efficient Homes - Universal Design - Green Building - Sustainable Design - Porch Design & Construction - Space Planning - Home Gym Design & Construction - Deck Design - Site Planning - Greenhouse Design & Construction - Drafting - Barn Design & Construction - Swimming Pool Construction - Workshop Design & Construction - Modular Home Additions - Rooftop Deck Installation - Site Preparation - Prefab Houses - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Pittsburgh - Mount Lebanon - Bethel Park - Whitehall - Baldwin - West Mifflin - Upper Saint Clair - South Park Township - Jefferson Hills - Brentwood - Canonsburg - Pleasant Hills - Castle Shannon - Dormont - Crafton - McKees Rocks - Sewickley - Green Tree - Monongahela - Millvale - Mount Oliver - Imperial - Cecil-Bishop - Bloomfield - Clinton - Pennsbury Village - Oakland - Rosslyn Farms - Southview - Buena Vista - Mt. Lebanon - Upper Lawrencville ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | EcoCraft Homes | | Address | 46 Sheridan Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15202, United States | | Phone | (412) 732-7299 | | Website | https://ecocraft-homes.com | | License Number | 102089 | | Followers on Houzz | 74 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EcoCraftHomes/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/EcoCraft\_Homes ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [EcoCraft Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ecocraft-homes-pfvwus-pf~1351339359) - **Website:** https://ecocraft-homes.com - **Phone:** (412) 732-7299 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Passive House Certified Builder, Certified Passive House Consultant, Energy Star, Living Building Challenge - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2022), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/phipps-conservatory-and-botanical-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1200744184) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Samuel Hoffman, Jan. 2021** > We worked with Eliot and Karen of EcoCraft Homes on the preconstruction of our eco-friendly dream home. Both were focused, knowledgeable, and organized. They knew a lot, and when they didn't, they reached out to someone who did. We had worked with a well-reviewed local architect previously, and spent twice as much money for a small fraction of the work EcoCraft was able to do for us with ease and on a much more reasonable budget. While the architect always had aesthetics in mind, they never seemed to have our personal aesthetics or our bottom line in mind. I found the team at EcoCraft to be incredibly respectful of our financial limitations, and to be transparent with costs from start to finish. The preconstruction on our very challenging property included multiple meetings with the City, lots of paperwork, and what could have been real headaches. EcoCraft made this part of the project a complete breeze. Lastly, they use SIPs construction, which means your eco-friendly dream house will go up much more quickly than with many other building methods. Highly recommend them! **★★★★★ — Marisette Edwards, March 2020** > I worked with EcoCraft for about a year designing and building my dream home. I wanted a small, energy efficient home designed for me to age in, after watching Parkinson’s disease force my dad to leave the home he loved. They hooked me up with people who got my vision, from architect to artisan to site graders and landscapers who worked with me to create a “ruin garden” from the foundation of the old home I couldn’t save from the wrecking ball. It was a dream come true to see my vision become drawings become boxes on the factory line and finally be assembled together in one day into the house I now enjoy every single day. **Comment from EcoCraft Homes:** > We have worked with many clients over the past decade, but never have we encountered a client with such a clear vision of her dream. Every detail of her project was thought out to a level a detail that was truly spectacular. It was an absolute pleasure to work together on such a unique build. Thank you Marisette for giving us the opportunity to build your dream home! **★ — David Zeve, Feb. 2019** > Ecocraft homes says all the right things but could not perform at the level they promised. As wonderful a home they say they can build, I was hopeful they would rise to the occasion and be able to manage the constrution of my passive home, with prefab construction. Our project together up through final pricing, dragged on beyond their schedule, was priced much higher than initially budgeted, and caused me to incur additional fees because of their inability to oversee and magage the project and their prefab builder, SMI. I provided them with mostly complete architectural drawings which we had altered for a prefab build (converting the house into boxes to be built in factory and delivered by truck). With these updated architectual drawings, their manufacturer, SMI, produced inaccurate shop drawings that caused me to incur additional architectural fees because EcoCraft didn’t adequately review the plans, and missed key errors that my architect uncovered. The limited capabilities of SMI to construct a high quality, finish, one story living space on foundation, passive style home in their factory, with non-toxic materials, using an exterior cedar wood finish, was too complex. Much of the exterior insulation and siding finish work, would have had to be performed on site, minimizing the benefit of prefab construction. > Ecocraft wanted money up front for estimating the job, which is unusual for construction companies. When I cancelled the project after five and a half months of back and forth, after losing confidence in the ability to build my designed house, they kept most of the deposit money I had provided, charging me for their estimating time, including the shop drawing work at SMI that was inaccurate.. Additionally, they wanted to use a contract which was typical of a low quality tract home builder and they weren’t able to address important terms which would be more typically found in a contract for a custom home, prefab or not. High quality contractors don’t function that way. When pricing was finalized, their attempt to bill me as a typical home contractor, showed no cost savings to traditional home construction, as they had said would occur. The prefab home would have actually cost me more money than typical home construction project. Yes, I would have saved construction time, but at the pace the project was moving, the time savings would have only been a few months. > As much as I wanted to build a prefab home with Ecocraft, I cannot recommend their services and suggest that for those interested in using this company hire their own architect, have an attorney to help with contract negotiations, set a specific timeline, not provide a preliminary construction pricing deposit and beware of the pitfalls of using this building. **Comment from EcoCraft Homes:** > Mr. Zeve, we thank you for your review. As with any good company, we always strive to do our best and can only continue to be successful with the support and valued feedback from our clients. As a business that upholds customer satisfaction above all, we welcome constructive criticism as a crucial component to our continuous improvement. However, we are quite surprised to read you were dissatisfied with our services as it is a true departure of your last communication with us more than 6 months ago. Contrary to the comments you make above stating that your decision to cancel the project was due to shortcomings on EcoCraft’s behalf, you wrote in an email to us, dated 08/21/18, that the severance of our contract was in fact due to extensive issues with a breaking water line and ensuing problems with the structural integrity of your neighborhood. Not only was there no mention of discontentment with any of the work or services we had provided to that point, you stated that “as much as you wanted to keep moving forward on this project with us” and that although the unforeseen “issues with the water line forced you to stall your project, you felt we were in a good place to get this” project done in our agreed timeline. Nothing in your communication with us during the time of our services or in the 6 months following your cancellation gave mention of any of the issues you sight today. As always we appreciate your feedback. We want all of our clients to be happy. Your happiness is our success. However, we cannot achieve this success without the continuous and authentic evaluation from our customer’s throughout a project’s progression. In the future we hope that you might communicate any dissatisfaction during the time of our services so that we have the opportunity to address the issues and can strive to better meet expectations as they arise. We hope that the sinkhole in the neighborhood has since been resolved and you are able to move forward with your plans. Good luck in your endeavors with home-building! **★★★★★ — Jane Elliott, Dec. 2016** > We moved into our new home in January 2016, and as we are closing in on our one year anniversary, we can say that from start to finish we enjoyed working with EcoCraft and we LOVE our home. Everything was spelled out clearly, from preconstruction through completion, and we always felt that EcoCraft had our best interests in mind. No process of this length or complexity is without some bumps, but we felt we were listened to if we had questions or concerns, and we feel problems were resolved to everyone's satisfaction. We felt that EcoCraft went above and beyond to deliver the home we wanted. **★★★★★ — evie peters, March 2016** > EcoCraft Homes is building our new modular home. Groundbreaking is tomorrow, we are so excited! They have made the design and planning so easy. They explained everything very clearly and have been very acommendating with my ideas. I will post after our home is completed with photos. **★★★★★ — Jake Norris, Nov. 2015** > The community speaks great about this contractor. > They're so detailed that it's perfection. > The materials we're cut and all of the caster we're made by the Company. > > I'm impressed and always will be. > > Alma **★★★★★ — daveblair, Dec. 2014** > We set out to build an extremely energy efficient house and to keep it within 10% of normal cost. With the help of EcoCraft we did it! > Before we met Elliot from EcoCraft, we had tried to line up other contractors, none of them were willing to build much differently than what they were used to. With EcoCraft, we built a house with R=36 walls, windows of almost R-10, attic R-80. Passive solar heat, solar electric and solar hot water included. All > of this within 10% the cost of a normal home. Add to that, the house is beautiful! We highly recommend EcoCraft. > Last but definitely not least, Elliot and Chris were awesome to work with. Their personalities blended so well with ours and we began to feel like they were family. We truly miss talking to them now that the house is complete. **★★★★★ — msaspen1, Dec. 2014** > Our experience with EcoCraft Homes was very positive. Everyone who worked with us on our home were cooperative, flexible and knowledgeable. There were several occasions that they went out of their way to make things go smoothly. We toured their factory facility and were impressed with the quality and workmanship of their product. The house was set on time as scheduled and the rest is history. I would highly recommend a modular home built by EcoCraft Homes. ## Selected projects - [Oasis on 54th](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oasis-on-54th-pj-vj~6131767) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 31 - Description: Oasis on 54th is a modern take on the traditional urban townhouse. Vertically oriented with four spacious light filled stories, featuring soaring 20’ ceilings and private terraces on every floor. The iconic design creates a perfect blend of energy performance and environmental sustainability. With 80% energy savings over conventional construction, Oasis on 54th showcases the pinnacle of building science and technology. Featuring a thoughtfully designed building envelope with continuous air, mois… - [Chelsea (Custom)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chelsea-custom-pj-vj~6747322) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: EcoCraft Homes is proud to present Chelsea. This prefabricated ranch style home features single floor living with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms all contained in a spacious 1,400 square feet. The design balances classic and modern aesthetics with its flexible open layout and spacious windows that immerse the home in natural light. The classic exterior fits into any outdoor scene, while the contemporary metal roof only hints at the sustainable and durable products used to construct this modular master… - [EcoMod 3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ecomod-3-pj-vj~6747335) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Following the immense success of the EcoMod 1.0 and 2.0 the EcoMod 3.0 brings the modern design and perfect vista’s to a 2 story home. Featuring luxe outdoor spaces at all levels, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 1873 square foot home is redefining the way we live and entertain. The first floor is flooded with natural light and features an open plan with a first floor master suite. Thoughtfully developed to maximize performance and beauty, the EcoMod 3.0 home redefines what is possible with prefab… - [Roosevelt (2021)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roosevelt-2021-pj-vj~6747351) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: A premier custom luxury home build offering an ornate Victorian style design, the EcoRanch Roosevelt features five bedrooms, three full baths, a custom library, and an expansive front porch. Add the optional indoor pool and the Roosevelt reaches the pinnacle of custom luxury home builds. Containing 1,894 sq. ft., the remarkable quality of construction, materials, and grandeur is simply breathtaking. Challenged to create a luxurious custom home that was sustainable and palatial, our creative desi… - [Sunny Fields](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunny-fields-pj-vj~6758592) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 35 - [Modern Barn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-barn-pj-vj~6767768) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Modern architecture paired with a traditional craft culminates in the ultimate expressive form with this contemporary custom luxury home build. It's massive 18’ ceilings in the great room and walls of windows look out to the hillside in all directions. An expansive first floor master coupled with ensuite bath, open dining, breezeway, and detached garage make this luxury home both fabulous and functional. Approximately 2,400 sq. ft. and containing three bedrooms and two and a half baths, the Mode… - [Plattform](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plattform-pj-vj~6130848) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 46 - Description: Plattform is an architecturally designed infill home in the heart of Highland Park. Built to meet Passive House standards and to offer the perfect balance of modern design and traditional neighborhood charm. The interior spaces are open and flooded with light. The house has three bedrooms and two and half bathrooms. There is a walk-in closet and luxury master bath adjacent to the master bedroom that occupies the top floor. The master bedroom has a Juliet balcony and is down the hall from a roof… - [EcoTiny](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ecotiny-pj-vj~6608971) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Thoughtfully designed to maximize amenities and living area within a small footprint the EcoMobile, is the perfect addition to any property and could be use as either a primary residence, accessory dwelling, or home away from home. Equipped with a full size kitchen, lavish bathroom, separate sleeping quarters, and an expansive front deck, the EcoMobile harmoniously blends with its natural surroundings. Featuring large windows, tall ceilings, and open spaces the EcoMobile has been carefully desig… - [Chelsea](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chelsea-pj-vj~6582884) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - Description: EcoCraft Homes is proud to present Chelsea. This prefabricated ranch style home features single floor living with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms all contained in a spacious 1,400 square feet. The design balances classic and modern aesthetics with its flexible open layout and spacious windows that immerse the home in natural light. The classic exterior fits into any outdoor scene, while the contemporary metal roof only hints at the sustainable and durable products used to construct this modular master… - [Sewickley PA, ECO MOD 2.0 Modern Passive Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sewickley-pa-eco-mod-2-0-modern-passive-home-pj-vj~2399951) - Location: Sewickley, PA - Photos: 15 - Description: Following the immense success of the original EcoMod Home, EcoMod 2.0 takes modern urban construction to a whole new level. Featuring luxe outdoor spaces at every level, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2500 square foot home is redefining the way we live and entertain. The first floor is flooded with natural light and features a massive architectural beam which supports the 3 stories above and allows the first floor to be completely free of interior walls. An open switch back stair provides efficie… - [EcoMod 1.0](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ecomod-1-0-pj-vj~1237621) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 33 - Description: Thought modular homes were trailers? Think again! At EcoCraft homes we specialize in modern architecture and cutting edge building technologies. Inspired by west coast modern architecture, the EcoMod Home harmonizes energy efficiency and modern urban design. Thoughtfully developed to maximize performance and beauty, the EcoMod home redefines what is possible with prefab modular building technology. The compact plan is easily adaptable to urban lot densities and specific site conditions found wit… - [EcoTown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ecotown-pj-vj~6609003) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Designed to meet the demand for more affordable urban housing, the Ecotown offers a versatile open plan with 2-3 bedroom, and 2.5-3 baths. The transitional style of this home showcases expansive modern windows with a double height space, which offers sweeping views. Outdoors decks at the rear provide a lovely indoor outdoor connection and a traditional, cost effective and energy efficient roof layout has been selected. Compact yet spacious, this 1256-1570 sf home is filled with natural light and… - [EcoRanch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ecoranch-pj-vj~6608946) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: The EcoRanch strikes the perfect balance of performance and allure. Ranch style living and modern luxuries combine to create a home with contemporary appeal and classic charm. With its 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,144 - 1400 sq. ft., this prefab home adds vitality to any landscape. Add in the highest levels of energy efficiency and you have a home that is the perfect getaway or permanent residence for a growing family, empty nesters, or young millennials. Call 1-800- 274-6198 today to fin… - [EcoRanch 2.0](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ecoranch-2-0-pj-vj~6608962) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Featuring clean, crisp lines and a minimalist yet contemporary exterior; the EcoMod 2.0 offers 3 - 5 spacious bedrooms, and 2-4 modern bathrooms all within a modest 1,900-2,460 sq. ft. Designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings and truly connect you to the outdoors, the EcoRanch is redefining prefabricated, contemporary architecture. With a unique cantilevered deck, expansive glazing, flexible open layout, and unique outdoor spaces, this home will leave you speechless. Precisely… - [Tree House Chalet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tree-house-chalet-pj-vj~6608952) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Being tasked to construct a chalet that was sustainable and unique, our innovative design team surpassed all expectations with the Tree House Chalet, nestled delicately into the trees. This passive home with custom roof design features three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a massive luxury deck. Complete with an spacious, open first floor plan that includes beamed ceilings and a large vault, this custom built home is specially geared towards those who love entertaining and the outdoors. Cons… - [Fluidity](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fluidity-pj-vj~6132882) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 43 - Description: Building materials are one of the primary sources of indoor air contaminants that negatively affect the health of our living spaces The EcoCraft team has meticulously selected building materials that are healthy, recyclable, and free of harmful contaminants thereby improving the health of our homes. Consistent temperatures between floors, rooms, and surfaces play a critical role in how humans experience true comfort. Consider also, quiet spaces free of outside ambient noise have been proven to i… - [Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-pj-vj~819000) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Nothing beats the laid back charm and homey feel found on the farm, and with the EcoStart Farm House our design team has captured that same allure in a custom-built home. With massive windows that showcase natural light, this sustainable modular construction is ideal for a small family or vacation retreat. The upstairs living quarters feature three bedrooms along with a full bath and custom tile shower. Head downstairs to the full finished basement and you have three complete stories of efficien… - [Roosevelt](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roosevelt-pj-vj~6133227) - Location: Sewickley Heights, PA - Photos: 71 - Description: A premier custom luxury home build offering an ornate Victorian style design, the EcoRanch Roosevelt features five bedrooms, three full baths, a custom library, and an expansive front porch. Add the optional indoor pool and the Roosevelt reaches the pinnacle of custom luxury home builds. Containing 1,894 sq. ft., the remarkable quality of construction, materials, and grandeur is simply breathtaking. Challenged to create a luxurious custom home that was sustainable and palatial, our creative desi… - [Phipps SEED Classroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/phipps-seed-classroom-pj-vj~1261845) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 9 - Description: When Phipps botanical gardens and EcoCraft Homes partnered to build their SEED classroom, they knew they wanted every eco-friendly innovation to also be a teaching opportunity. That’s why they are including a SEEDpacket with their classroom installation. The SEEDpacket guides schools through the educational opportunities built into every EcoClassroom. These standards based educational packets come with lesson plans perfectly suited for any K-12 curriculum. Using these lessons transforms a green… - [Tree Pittsburgh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tree-pittsburgh-pj-vj~6758545) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 31 [See all 27 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ecocraft-homes-pfvwus-pf~1351339359) ## Ideabooks - [Kim and Mike](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121375164/list/kim-and-mike) — 12 ideas - [Spohn Selections](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120708752/list/spohn-selections) — 1 idea - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116453873/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116160870/list/stairs) — 10 ideas - [ecocraft's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31950676/list/ecocraft-s-ideas) — 6 ideas - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58080628/list/exteriors) — 1 idea [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ecocraft) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-08.*