--- title: "In Situ Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/in-situ-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1577510340 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1577510340.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "In Situ Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1043a37503adbeac_5468-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "811 e burnside #224, Portland, Oregon 97214, United States" latitude: 45.5142 longitude: -122.6364 phone: "(503) 957-3172" website: http://www.insituarchitecture.net rating: 0 review_count: 0 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 169 last_updated: 2026-11-07 --- # In Situ Architecture Original Houzz profile: [In Situ Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/in-situ-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1577510340) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Serves:** Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lents, Cedar Mill, Oak Grove, Oatfield, Oak Hills, Damascus, Cedar Hills, West Haven-Sylvan, Garden Home-Whitford, West Slope, Sunnyside, Clackamas, Raleigh Hills, West Haven, King City, Metzger, Durham, Maywood Park, Fairview, Johnson City, Five Corners, Hazel Dell, Mill Plain, Minnehaha, Orchards, Vancouver, Walnut Grove - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2019–2023), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 10,000 Ideabook Saves In Situ Architecture is one of the Northwest's leading architecture firms producing modern, beautiful, low energy buildings. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Space Planning - Multigenerational Homes - Prefab Houses ### Areas Served - Portland - Beaverton - Tigard - Lake Oswego - Happy Valley - Milwaukie - Lents - Cedar Mill - Oak Grove - Oatfield - Oak Hills - Damascus - Cedar Hills - West Haven-Sylvan - Garden Home-Whitford - West Slope - Sunnyside - Clackamas - Raleigh Hills - West Haven - King City - Metzger - Durham - Maywood Park - Fairview - Johnson City - Five Corners - Hazel Dell - Mill Plain - Minnehaha - Orchards - Vancouver - Walnut Grove ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | In Situ Architecture | | Address | 811 e burnside \#224, Portland, Oregon 97214, United States | | Phone | (503) 957-3172 | | Website | http://www.insituarchitecture.net | | Followers on Houzz | 169 | **Social profiles:** - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/insituarch - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jeff-stern/14/608/b23/ - Blog — https://insituarchitecture.wordpress.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [In Situ Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/in-situ-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1577510340) - **Website:** http://www.insituarchitecture.net - **Phone:** (503) 957-3172 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Certified Passive House Consultant - LEED AP - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2019–2023), for Design. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Selected projects - [Myrtle View House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/myrtle-view-house-pj-vj~3385242) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 16 - Description: Tucked on a steeply sloping site with expansive views of the city and mountains, Myrtle View House is a complete reimagining of an existing 1950's residence. The compact low form with dark stained wood and simple detailing allows the house to maintain a low profile and quietly nestle into the slope. A restrained interior with minimal detailing allows the outdoor space and views to dominate, and provides a perfect background for the Owners personalized art and furnishings. A redeveloped courtyard… - [VEB Sinclair House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/veb-sinclair-house-pj-vj~5656451) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 10 - [18th avenue house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/18th-avenue-house-pj-vj~2746030) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 20 - [garage \| shop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garage-shop-pj-vj~2746048) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 10 - [storm's wood bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/storm-s-wood-bath-pj-vj~592760) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [oceanside beach house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oceanside-beach-house-pj-vj~592739) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [skidmore passivhaus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skidmore-passivhaus-pj-vj~592725) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/in-situ-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1577510340) ## Community Q&A **Q: what color is the stain on the windows?** *(in Photo Questions)* Are the windows stained a color or just clear coated. A: the windows and doors have a factory applied clear coat. **Q: I love this yellow pocket door. What color is this please.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This yellow is Ralph Lauren Bicycle Yellow **Q: flooring details?** *(in Photo Questions)* Great work and such a cool spaces inside this house! Can you share details about the flooring (concrete?) house throughout the interiors? What colors and manufactured did you specify for the flooring? Was the same used in the bathrooms? A: Thank you for the kind words. The floor is a concrete topping slab on wood framing. The concrete is natural without any added color, and was burnished and sealed. **Q: SuperShower color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Your work has inspired us to specify SuperShower finish in our new build. Would you mind telling me what color you used out of the Merlex color chart (or was this a custom mix)? Thank you very much. A: This was the purest white that was offered - it was a standard offering. Good luck with your project. **Q: Flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the flooring tile or concrete? LOVE this bathroom!!!! A: thanks for the LOVE. the floor is concrete. **Q: Vanity** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the vanity from? A: the cabinet was custom made for the project, and the concrete countertop was precast on site. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-07.*