--- title: "Loj Architecture and Building Science — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/loj-architecture-and-building-science-pfvwus-pf~2046958026 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2046958026.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Loj Architecture and Building Science" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9dd3a0cc007d71f8_3704-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Kingston, New York 12401, United States" phone: "(216) 402-3232" website: http://lojarch.com rating: 5 review_count: 2 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 20 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # Loj Architecture and Building Science Original Houzz profile: [Loj Architecture and Building Science](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/loj-architecture-and-building-science-pfvwus-pf~2046958026) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Kingston, NY - **Serves:** Kingston, Saugerties, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Woodstock, Hurley, Rosendale, Port Ewen, Lake Katrine, Lincoln Park, Glasco, Stone Ridge, Saugerties South, Tillson, West Hurley, Annandale On Hudson, Rosendale Village, Shokan, Ruby, Tivoli, Hillside, Zena, Rhinecliff, Rifton, High Falls, Staatsburg, Malden, Malden On Hudson, East Kingston, Malden-on-Hudson, Barrytown, Bearsville, Bloomington, Connelly, Cottekill, Glenford, Lake Hill, Mount Marion, Mount Tremper, Ulster Park, West Camp, Willow - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service. ## About Hudson Valley, NY Architecture firm specializing in context-inspired contemporary residential and commercial solutions using sustainable methods and materials. Certified in Passive House Design and LEED accredited. Based in Kingston NY. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - 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 - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Modular Home Additions - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Prefab Houses - Home Gym Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Kingston - Saugerties - Red Hook - Rhinebeck - Woodstock - Hurley - Rosendale - Port Ewen - Lake Katrine - Lincoln Park - Glasco - Stone Ridge - Saugerties South - Tillson - West Hurley - Annandale On Hudson - Rosendale Village - Shokan - Ruby - Tivoli - Hillside - Zena - Rhinecliff - Rifton - High Falls - Staatsburg - Malden - Malden On Hudson - East Kingston - Malden-on-Hudson - Barrytown - Bearsville - Bloomington - Connelly - Cottekill - Glenford - Lake Hill - Mount Marion - Mount Tremper - Ulster Park - West Camp - Willow ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Loj Architecture and Building Science | | Address | Kingston, New York 12401, United States | | Phone | (216) 402-3232 | | Website | http://lojarch.com | | License Number | NY 028256 | | Followers on Houzz | 20 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Loj Architecture and Building Science](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/loj-architecture-and-building-science-pfvwus-pf~2046958026) - **Website:** http://lojarch.com - **Phone:** (216) 402-3232 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - New York State Registered Architect; Certified Passive House Consultant; LEED AP; Conover Cottages: International Design Competition WINNER. Schematic Design for attached housing sustainable remodel. Reburbia: EChO Mansion. Dwell Magazine, FINALIST. - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — kate grabowski clark, March 2024** > Jim has remarkable insight to design! He has helped me to see options I did not even know were there with our Passive House build... **★★★★★ — Chris Bick, Feb. 2024** > Jim Fish of Loj Architecture is talented and supremely gifted in the architecture and building realm. His projects are sensitive to their locations but dynamic in their creativity and modernity. Jim and Loj's commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability are also terrific highlights in the firm's portfolio. I would definitely recommend Jim and Loj Architecture. ## Selected projects - [Uptown Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/uptown-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~7381889) - Location: Kingston, NY - Photos: 8 - Description: Mud room addition with a kitchen renovation. Custom cabinetry designed, built and installed by Von Miller Workshop. Scope: Schematic Design, Construction Documents, Specifications, and Construction Administration - [Uptown Accessible Renovation/Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/uptown-accessible-renovation-addition-pj-vj~7381902) - Location: Kingston, NY - Photos: 14 - Description: Our transformative Victorian house renovation seamlessly blends historic charm with modern accessibility. We added a discreet elevator, ensuring easy access to all levels, while the kitchen and bathrooms boast stylish and accessible features. The original wooden staircase and stained glass window were meticulously restored, preserving the timeless elegance of their original Victorian era. The new kitchen area features double Marvin sliding doors opening to a new deck with a ramp, creating a perf… - [Willow Home Additions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-home-additions-pj-vj~7381941) - Location: Woodstock, NY - Photos: 8 - Description: We expanded an existing Willow / Woodstock, NY house with two carefully designed additions, enhancing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. The first addition features a luxurious primary suite, complete with cathedral ceiling, a full bath, Marvin sliding glass doors and a private deck adorned with a sleek metal wire railing. The second addition, a 2-car garage with an innovative twist, incorporates a gym above. Noteworthy are the roof lines and exterior materials of both additions that artfu… - [Twaalfskill Brook House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/twaalfskill-brook-house-pj-vj~7381947) - Location: Kingston, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: Loj Architecture & Building Science re-imagined and retrofitted this creekside cottage in Kingston’s Rondout district, reformatting rooms, adding air/water infiltration strategies, new windows, and exterior insulation. Design Innovations include a wood stove heated Keeping Room attached to a Screened Seating Area by a large folding glass door, creating a large bug-free indoor/outdoor space during the shoulder seasons; as well as a beamed high ceiling in the Owner’s Bedroom. Scope: Schematic Desi… - [Wiltwyck Retrofit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wiltwyck-retrofit-pj-vj~7382000) - Location: Kingston, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: Our design for this 1954 Cape Cod home is respectful of the home’s 18th and 19th century neighbors as well as its own 20th century roots, while also bringing it into the 21st century with a regional-inspired design and sustainable building technologies. This house is surrounded by some of Kingston’s most noteworthy historic structures, and it was important to acknowledge these buildings by allowing them to remain the focal point of the area. Neighbors include the Colonel Abraham Hasbrouck House… [See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/loj-architecture-and-building-science-pfvwus-pf~2046958026) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*