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# Michael E. Smith FAIA

Original Houzz profile: [Michael E. Smith FAIA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/michael-e-smith-faia-pfvwus-pf~377969452)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Bellingham, WA
- **Serves:** Bellingham
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 25 Ideabook Saves

With over 38 years of experience I can help you make your dreams real!

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Sustainable Design

### Areas Served

- Bellingham

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Michael E. Smith FAIA |
| Address | 218 Highland Drive, Bellingham, Washington 98225, United States |
| Phone | (360) 220-1089 |
| Website | http://www.mikesmith-architect.com |
| License Number | Washington: 3897 |
| Followers on Houzz | 43 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Michael E. Smith FAIA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/michael-e-smith-faia-pfvwus-pf~377969452)
- **Website:** http://www.mikesmith-architect.com
- **Phone:** (360) 220-1089

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Many - see website

**Affiliations**
- [NW WA American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nw-wa-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1762595879)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Chuckanut Builders, July 2018**

> As a contractor, we have worked with Mike, and found him great to work with.  He's an excellent communicator, easy to work with, and a great listener.  Wholeheartedly endorsed!

**★★★★★ — Jane Bright, Jan. 2018**

> After looking at houses for months, we realized the only way to get what we wanted was to build from scratch. We started working with Mike while still living on the east coast and wanted an architect who appreciated our property and understood us. It was clear after an hour, Mike got us, our tastes and wants and quickly came up with a design concept that fit our property and us beautifully. His ideas, easy collaboration with our builder and other team experts resulted in a gorgeous house and home that functions as well as it looks. We love the house and Mike is a delight to work with.

**Comment from Michael E. Smith FAIA:**

> Thank you Jane!  I believe that to have great architecture you have to have a great client, and you and Nelson were a delight to work with!

## Selected projects

- [A New Life](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-new-life-pj-vj~7233340)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Mid Century Modern Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-home-pj-vj~539684)
  - Location: Bellingham, WA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Remodel of a 1955 Mid Century Modern home.
- [Mid Century Modern Revisited](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-revisited-pj-vj~2875875)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: Located high on a hill overlooking Bellingham Bay, this home is located in a neighborhood of predominately Mid Century Modern Architecture. While the Mid Century aesthetic is employed throughout the home, modern materials and energy efficient strategies make the home thoroughly Twenty First Century. Super insulated, advanced air sealing strategies, triple glazed windows, and rain screen wall construction are just a few of the energy saving techniques employed. Photos by Chis DeNottia.
- [Passive solar paradise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/passive-solar-paradise-pj-vj~1207756)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Hillside view home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-view-home-pj-vj~1177844)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Island retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-retreat-pj-vj~1177837)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/michael-e-smith-faia-pfvwus-pf~377969452)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120512893/list/wish-list) — 19 ideas
- [Randy and Sharon Freeman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/138703079/list/randy-and-sharon-freeman) — 2 ideas
- [michael\_smith3063's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10006835/list/michael-smith3063-s-ideas) — 33 ideas
- [Woo Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73004154/list/woo-retreat) — 27 ideas

[See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/michael-smith3063)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*