--- title: "GREENTHINC, PLLC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/greenthinc-pllc-pfvwus-pf~1888581607 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1888581607.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "GREENTHINC, PLLC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a50373b90409be3c_4465-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Charlotte, North Carolina 28227, United States" latitude: 35.1936 longitude: -80.6846 phone: "(704) 618-4834" website: http://www.greenthinc.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 9 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # GREENTHINC, PLLC Original Houzz profile: [GREENTHINC, PLLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/greenthinc-pllc-pfvwus-pf~1888581607) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Charlotte, NC - **Serves:** Charlotte, Myers Park, Indian Trail, Matthews, Mint Hill, Harrisburg, Stallings, Weddington, Wesley Chapel, Unionville, Midland, Fairview, Lake Park, Hemby Bridge, NC, Newell, Paw Creek, SC, VA - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2022–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Locally owned - Eco-friendly - 14 years in business We help building owners make healthier and better buildings. Accomplished and ambitiously-driven professional offering years of building professional experience in local and international levels with success in Project Architecture, Management and Sustainable Design Leadership. Able to bring diverse groups together over the common focus of sustainable design/construction/operations and address complex issues with clarity and order. Recognized as a Green Business Leader with strengths in communicating architectural and engineering design integration, building operations, construction methods, life-cycle costing assessment, and green building certification programs. Known for architectural community leadership and university student mentorship for upcoming leaders in sustainable design. GREENTHINC provides Residential design services for homeowners, investors, and builders including new construction, additions, renovations, and historic preservation. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Attic Conversion - Basement Design - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Site Preparation - Landscape Plans - Laundry Room Design - Modular Home Additions - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Home Gym Design & Construction - Custom Home - Design Consultation - Site Planning ### Areas Served - Charlotte - Myers Park - Indian Trail - Matthews - Mint Hill - Harrisburg - Stallings - Weddington - Wesley Chapel - Unionville - Midland - Fairview - Lake Park - Hemby Bridge - NC - Newell - Paw Creek - SC - VA ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | GREENTHINC, PLLC | | Address | Charlotte, North Carolina 28227, United States | | Phone | (704) 618-4834 | | Website | http://www.greenthinc.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 9 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/GREENTHINC-353960943667/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/JimKirby\_GT - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-kirby-architect-21254614/ - Blog — https://greenthinc.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [GREENTHINC, PLLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/greenthinc-pllc-pfvwus-pf~1888581607) - **Website:** http://www.greenthinc.com/ - **Phone:** (704) 618-4834 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - New Home Design Merit Award, "Reframing Charlotte", 2014 - Green Awards, Green Business Leader, Charlotte Business Journal, 2008 - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2022–2025), for Service. **Affiliations** - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) - [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 46.0 ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Jomara Beasley, July 2024** > Jim helped us draft plans for an addition. He was very personable, listened to our suggestions and thoughts to help draw out what is we wanted despite not knowing it fully at the time. All matters were conducted professionally, with his responsibilities and services listed on the contract. He even makes himself available to find a contractor that can complete the scope of work. **★★★★★ — Donnarae, Nov. 2021** > Working with Jim was easy. He's good at what he does. Thinks about things we didn't even imagine. He was able to find multiple solutions for us to choose from and made changes as we needed. He was available and didn't mind all our questions. He was willing to go beyond designing and help with other areas, such as dealing with the HOA. He listened to what we wanted and provided us with a great plan. **★★★★★ — Lindy Turner, May 2021** > Mr. Kirby is very knowledgeable and professional. He goes above and beyond to assist his clients. I highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — Mom's Suite, May 2021** > We had a terrific experience with Greenthinc. Jim listened to us, looked at our notes and sketches as well as our space, and really heard what we needed and wanted. We got several options that gave us choices, to make our addition the way we wanted it while fitting perfectly with our home. Jim remained available to us and our builder for questions and advice throughout project construction. He provided invaluable guidance on sustainable materials for a healthy, safe, and affordable addition. We had a true ally in Greenthinc, getting answers to questions we didn't even know we had, and translating our vision into exactly what we intended for our mom. Jim's ideas really elevated our addition, his professionalism is impeccable, and we recommend Greenthinc without reservation. ## Selected projects - [Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/accessory-dwelling-units-adu-pj-vj~7495642) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Lee Family ADU](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lee-family-adu-pj-vj~7496960) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 1 - [Healthy Green Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/healthy-green-homes-pj-vj~7493910) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Plaza Midwood historic home renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plaza-midwood-historic-home-renovation-pj-vj~7493907) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Cleveland House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cleveland-house-pj-vj~6599669) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 1 - Description: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Charlotte's vibrant creative NoDa community. - [Charlotte Housing Authority](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charlotte-housing-authority-pj-vj~6599661) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 1 - [Neighborhood energy profile database & energy efficiency recommendation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/neighborhood-energy-profile-database-and-energy-efficiency-recommendation-pj-vj~6599671) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 1 - [Charlotte House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charlotte-house-pj-vj~6599665) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 1 - [Rice Family Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rice-family-cabin-pj-vj~6599673) - Location: Mint Hill, NC - Photos: 1 [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/greenthinc-pllc-pfvwus-pf~1888581607) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*