--- title: "adaptdesign — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/adaptdesign-pfvwus-pf~344121073 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~344121073.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: adaptdesign category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ae13ddda00a10a6f_1182-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "117 Burkitt St, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, United States" latitude: 43.0729 longitude: -70.8052 phone: "(603) 828-1311" website: http://adaptdesignonline.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 88 last_updated: 2026-09-01 --- # adaptdesign Original Houzz profile: [adaptdesign](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/adaptdesign-pfvwus-pf~344121073) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Portsmouth, NH - **Serves:** Dover, Portsmouth, Hampton, Exeter, Durham, Newmarket, Stratham, Stratham Station, Rye, Lee, North Hampton, Greenland, Madbury, Newfields, Kensington, Newington, New Castle, Cape Neddick, Eliot, Kittery, Kittery Point, Rye Beach, South Eliot, York, York Beach, York Harbor - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Offers Custom Work AdaptDESIGN is all about design for sustainable living. To us sustainable living is not about fad and fashion as much as about long term planning and commitment to an ongoing architectural experience. We incorporate all components - site orientation, human relationships and connections, materials choices that show and grow, and lighting arrays that define your built form. AdaptDESIGN seeks out and embraces the new while refreshing past lessons. Collaborating with your ideas, welcoming everyone involved, and shaping all variables into creative solutions. We believe the best designs arise from looking at issues from all perspectives. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Basement Remodeling - Attic Conversion - Construction Drawings - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Dover - Portsmouth - Hampton - Exeter - Durham - Newmarket - Stratham - Stratham Station - Rye - Lee - North Hampton - Greenland - Madbury - Newfields - Kensington - Newington - New Castle - Cape Neddick - Eliot - Kittery - Kittery Point - Rye Beach - South Eliot - York - York Beach - York Harbor ### Typical Job Cost $6,000 - 1 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | adaptdesign | | Address | 117 Burkitt St, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, United States | | Phone | (603) 828-1311 | | Website | http://adaptdesignonline.com | | Followers on Houzz | 88 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/adaptdesign/239285890684 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/PaulAdaptdesign - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=69665374&trk=tab\_pro - Blog — http://adaptdeesign.blogspot.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [adaptdesign](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/adaptdesign-pfvwus-pf~344121073) - **Website:** http://adaptdesignonline.com - **Phone:** (603) 828-1311 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Professional Member of AIABest of Houzz Service Award, 2014 - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2016), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Paula Chalfin, March 2017** > Bob Cook designed a wonderful addition for my historic home; one that blends perfectly with the c. 1817 house. It is impossible to tell that it is not part of the original structure. > > Bob and his firm were a pleasure to work with. He was always available to answer questions, to provide helpful suggestions and to represent me before the Historic District Commission. > > Bob is quite an authority on colonial/federal architecture and was the perfect architect for my project. > > The Approximate Project Cost I have selected includes all work from design to structural work both exterior and interior. **★★★★★ — baw01005, Dec. 2015** > My wife and I worked with Bob and Paul on our Addition/Renovation at our house and couldn't be more excited with the outcome. We were both new to the process and both Bob and Paul patiently worked with us as we developed the project. They were always responsive to our calls and questions and supported us even after the drawings were done and we moved into the construction phase. Would recommend them to anyone. **★★★★★ — Vigilantinc.com, Dec. 2015** > Adapt Design helped us redesign our home and we could not be happier. Paul and Bob were great to work with and their team work with us resulted in a great design! **★★★★★ — jimcavan, July 2013** > I've had the pleasure of working with adaptDESIGN on a business development level for a little over a year now, and I can safely say that I have yet to come across a build and design team that better melds professionalism, personality, and a commitment to quality -- "green" quality in particular. > > Fowler and Cook boast nearly four decades of combined experience, were early evangelists of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Desing), and just make a great team. But just as important as site orientation, materials, or environmental bona fides, is the emphasis they place on genuine human relationships. Indeed, in having spoken with a number of adaptDESIGN's clients, it's clear that the two are more than adept at taking what is, in essence, a very serious and detail-driven business, and giving it a smile. > > What's more, the two wear their ecological awareness on their sleeves: Whether they’re carpooling to meetings in Paul’s biodiesel car, recycling all office materials, switching to a paperless correspondence and billing system, incorporating natural lighting into office and site alike, or – most importantly – incorporating sustainability measures large and small into their myriad projects, the adaptDESIGN team are sincere in their focus on sustainability. > > They're great guys, they do great work, and they have their hearts -- and minds -- in a great place. What more could you ask for? **★★★★ — Kirsten Barton, June 2013** > Bob and Paul are a great team! They provided innovative solutions for our remodeling project and worked well within out time frame requirements. We are very happy with the final result. ## Selected projects - [South Bristol Maine Historic Captains' home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-bristol-maine-historic-captains-home-pj-vj~358124) - Location: Bristol, ME - Photos: 19 - [Portsmouth NH, Contemporary condo in historic building](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portsmouth-nh-contemporary-condo-in-historic-building-pj-vj~1452188) - Location: Portsmouth, NH - Photos: 4 - [York Maine Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/york-maine-contemporary-pj-vj~384942) - Location: York, ME - Photos: 7 - [Portsmouth NH, Home Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portsmouth-nh-home-transformation-pj-vj~1452216) - Location: Portsmouth, NH - Photos: 4 - [Container Offices](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/container-offices-pj-vj~4132017) - Location: Salisbury, MA - Photos: 7 - [Charming Traditional Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charming-traditional-home-pj-vj~2377235) - Location: Portsmouth, NH - Photos: 6 - [Traditional Style Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-style-addition-pj-vj~2377238) - Location: Portsmouth, NH - Photos: 4 - [Portsmouth NH, Carriage House renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portsmouth-nh-carriage-house-renovation-pj-vj~237793) - Location: Portsmouth, NH - Photos: 8 - [Bedroom Transfored Into Salon Dressing Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedroom-transfored-into-salon-dressing-room-pj-vj~2377241) - Location: Portsmouth, NH - Photos: 6 - [Portsmouth NH, Net-Zero study](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portsmouth-nh-net-zero-study-pj-vj~385004) - Location: Portsmouth, NH - Photos: 3 - [Cozy - ready to build home designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cozy-ready-to-build-home-designs-pj-vj~1452872) - Location: Portsmouth, NH - Photos: 5 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/adaptdesign-pfvwus-pf~344121073) ## Community Q&A **Q: Brand of Sliding doors?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi can you tell me what brand/model the sliding doors are? Thanks Lisa A: Anderson 400 series **Q: What color is the front door?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thanks! A: The door was made by Lepage Windows, custom color yellow --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*