--- title: "Sustainable Sedona — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sustainable-sedona-pfvwus-pf~503605236 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~503605236.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Sustainable Sedona" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/07d396650117ada7_9333-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "99 Morning Sun Dr., Sedona, Arizona 86336, United States" latitude: 34.8266 longitude: -111.7506 phone: "(928) 282-0618" website: http://sustainablesedona.com rating: 5 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 131 last_updated: 2026-11-05 --- # Sustainable Sedona Original Houzz profile: [Sustainable Sedona](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sustainable-sedona-pfvwus-pf~503605236) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Sedona, AZ - **Serves:** Flagstaff, Cottonwood, West Sedona, Sedona, Big Park, Cornville, Munds Park, Village of Oak Creek (Big Park - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Sustainable Sedona is a full service interior design and architectural design firm known for residential design excellence. We celebrate 35 years of experience designing single family dwellings - inside and out. We listen to what you want first, so the design reflects everything about you. We also lend you our expertise in sustainability for all things like space efficiency, water and energy efficiency, and timeless design to further your quality of life and to help planet earth. About your cost to build or remodel, we do all the work upfront to save on contractor change orders! The construction documents will be your best friend in the end. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Home Restoration - Drafting - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Mudroom Design - Garage Design - Deck Design - Staircase Design - Site Preparation - Landscape Plans - Laundry Room Design - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Home Gym Design & Construction - 3D Home Design - Construction Drawings - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Flagstaff - Cottonwood - West Sedona - Sedona - Big Park - Cornville - Munds Park - Village of Oak Creek (Big Park ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Sustainable Sedona | | Address | 99 Morning Sun Dr., Sedona, Arizona 86336, United States | | Phone | (928) 282-0618 | | Website | http://sustainablesedona.com | | Followers on Houzz | 131 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/SustainableSedona - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/PaoloSings - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sustainablesedona - Blog — www.sustainablesedona.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Sustainable Sedona](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sustainable-sedona-pfvwus-pf~503605236) - **Website:** http://sustainablesedona.com - **Phone:** (928) 282-0618 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Numerous awards since 2006 in categories from Best Kitchen, Best Bath, Outstanding whole house remodel and custom furniture design.Featured on HGTV, and published in Oregon Home Magazine, Interiors and SourcesNCIDQ Certification since 1989USGBC Certification: LEED AP - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2017), for Service. **Affiliations** - [NCIDQ Examination](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncidq-examination-pfvwus-pf~882083937) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Steve Lowry, Sept. 2019** > We had a great time working on this project. > Our project was a complete renovation of an older home with the addition of a new quest suite. > Thanks **★★★★★ — Michael Krajnak, Jan. 2018** > Paolo is professional, talented, thorough, creative, thoughtful, engaging, intelligent, and sensitive to our home's history and surroundings. It was true pleasure working with him. His taste is exquisite and his design for our home is timeless. We strongly recommend him to anyone seeking a fabulous home. **Comment from Sustainable Sedona:** > Mike, thanks for your very kind words! It was easy to work with you and Marian to transform your amazing home in Sedona. What a find you have there! **★★★★★ — kate jones, Dec. 2016** > I am just finishing my 3rd project with Paolo at Sustainable Sedona. He is so easy to work with. he is not locked into "his style". He listens to what you want and how the space needs to function and then he offers options. He is very open to feedback. This firm really understands that this is your space and work hard to get you exactly what you want - even if at the beginning you are not sure what that is! Execution of all my projects has been flawless because he does all the work upfront. **★★★★★ — dan dooley, Dec. 2016** > What a wonderful experience it has been working with Paolo on the remodel of our house. He really listened to what we wanted & gave us such good advice. He is also very conscious of pricing which we really appreciated. His taste is impeccable! We are so grateful to have had him guide us through this project!! **Comment from Sustainable Sedona:** > Hi Jan, > > It was just pure pleasure to work with you and Dan. All the very best to you. **★★★★★ — jvpease, June 2016** > Re-designed our master bathroom which was old and outdated. Listened to our wishes & recommended both quality contractor & quality products. Design was great. We would recommend Paolo highly! **Comment from Sustainable Sedona:** > Hi Jim, > > Thank you so much for the review! It was great working with both of you! **★★★★★ — BP2 Custom Homes, Dec. 2015** > Paolo is in fact one of the most thorough, detailed, and creative designers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His designs are cutting edge, crisp, clean, refined, very well thought out all the way down to the last detail. Paolo is easy to work with, well versed in the design in and outs, understands how to make finishes work within their vast realm of possibilities, etc. etc. I could go on and on. I would definitely recommend Paolo of Sustainable Sedona if you are thinking of a very nice custom, high end, project. **Comment from Sustainable Sedona:** > Many thanks to BP2 Construction for a thoughtful review. This means a lot coming from a top notch General Contractor. **★★★★★ — JSL Landscape Design, Sept. 2015** > Paolo Scardina of Sustainable Sedona is an architect with whom I have worked on several projects. His professionalism and focus is exemplary. In dealing with clients and Homeowner Association board members, he is also quite a diplomat, knowing what to say and how to say it. Abundant experience shows in all aspects of his business from the subtle design details he brings to his projects, to the way he expresses himself in all forms of communication. Just a real pleasure to work with and I highly recommend Paolo whether you are a homeowner looking to design a custom home or a builder looking for a great architect. **Comment from Sustainable Sedona:** > John, Thanks for the thoughtful review. The feeling is mutual. You are a true professional. **★★★★★ — cwtawney6, July 2015** > Paul was a fantastic designer from project start to finish. I think the three biggest benefits I got (there were 0 drawbacks) were: > 1\. He is a very good listener, which resulted in me getting the design that suited me. > 2\. He is very knowledgeable, so he could both guide our discussions and produce a well thought out design. > 3\. He pays great attention to detail. I could give his drawings to my bidders with full confidence that they would have a clear understanding of scope. No one had questions about his drawings. > > I would work with Paul again in a heartbeat. **Comment from Sustainable Sedona:** > Hi Chris, > > Of course I've enjoyed working with you, too. You are always so clear about what you need and want. So we were able to move quickly and to the point with decisions. Thanks so much for letting me be a part of your house design! **★★★★★ — john\_rosenthal1, June 2015** > Paolo's company helped do an interior redesign of a home my wife and I purchased in Cornville, AZ. He and his partner, Ryan, were recommended by our realtor. We met and discussed what we needed and perhaps wanted. Paolo was very attentive and an excellent listener. He came back with some real interesting designs and possibilities. We negotiated where we wanted to go and meshed with his ideas for design. The construction took several months to complete (it was a 95% re-design - kitchen left for later.) His fresh ideas were quite a welcome from the standard and at times mundane. He walked us through his proposal and kept with us every step of the way as the projected evolved. The end result was fabulous, and it has been a joy living here. The seller's realtor came by and was totally blown away by the changes we ended up making. **Comment from Sustainable Sedona:** > Hi Jonny, > > Thanks for the thoughtful review. It was a pleasure to help you get established here in the Sedona area. You picked a great home with "good bones". It was especially great to help get you and Mary Ann that wonderful master bath and floating tub! And thanks for the opportunity to create the second guest bath. It is nice that it can also serve as a power bath for your quests. **★★★★★ — k80koch, June 2015** > I had an impossible kitchen floor plan in my 20-year-old house and was at a loss on a re-design. A friend recommended Paolo and he came to the rescue. He worked out a wonderful design under tough circumstances - we had to reuse the cabinets and incorporate them into the new design - not an easy task. The beautiful wood the cabinets are made from is no longer available and they had to be re-cut and re-purposed. Plus I wanted a splash of color. This is where Paolo especially shined gently guiding me away from bad decisions and making alternate down-to-earth suggestions. The measurements told me I was over-doing it and, again, he gently guided me back to reality, still incorporating everything I wanted in a kitchen but in a better work-flow. The end result is spectacular. I now have a workable floor plan than makes sense, is easy to work in, and makes me smile. **Comment from Sustainable Sedona:** > Pam, thank you for the thoughtful review. Cook up a storm! **★★★★★ — dmntn1, June 2015** > When you need a remodel done and need to consult with a design firm, Paolo & Sustainable Sedona are a fantastic choice. I would say the best choice, actually. Their attention to fine detail, knowledge of making the most of limited spaces and creating more space within limited quarters, Paolo has the knowledge and can do it all. He and Ryan, the whole team completely knocked it out of the park. His detail and knowledge of energy efficiency is what is needed in todays building market. Thanks again, Paolo! **Comment from Sustainable Sedona:** > Hey there Gary, > > Thanks for the thoughtful review. I will never forget one of your first requests to "make this remodel as sustainable as you can". It was a privilege to get you to "LEED Platinum" Here is one of my favorite images of the fireplace surround with all the reclaimed materials. **★★★★★ — HU-770882, May 2015** > Sustainable Sedona (SS) applied their visionary skills to provide interior remodel plans for our home. Space constraints were a major issue for us yet SS was able to apply innovative techniques to provide maximum utility. Also we were seeking a contemporary style. The years of experience SS bring allowed them to select appropriate wood species and complimentary hardware resulting in a very modern look. Also SS did a stellar job integrating appropriate lighting to the plan. The result........SS helped us turn a house into a home. Highly recommended. ## Selected projects - [Sedona Total Remodel with Deck and Master Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sedona-total-remodel-with-deck-and-master-addition-pj-vj~5872264) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 11 - [Whole House Remodel in Highland Heights, Sedona AZ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-house-remodel-in-highland-heights-sedona-az-pj-vj~2847628) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 15 - Description: Sedona is home to people from around the world because of it's beautiful red rock mountain scenery, high desert climate, good weather and diverse community. Most residents have made a conscience choice to be here. Good buildable land is scarce so may people purchase older homes and update them in style and performance before moving in. The industry often calls these project "whole house remodels". This home was originally built in the 70's and is located in a prestigious neighborhood beautiful v… - [Contemporary Southwestern Master Bath in Sedona](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-southwestern-master-bath-in-sedona-pj-vj~1761802) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 6 - Description: "Contemporary" can be defined as "belonging to or occurring in the present". Its origin is medieval Latin. “Con” means "together with" and “tempo” means "time...together with time. So a contemporary design is always changing as time moves on and as the world changes. "Traditional" might be the contrasting style, where a design captures a style that was popular in the past. It can be noted that all things that are now considered “tradition” were once contemporary in their time! Also all things co… - [Contemporary Sedona Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-sedona-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1318490) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 5 - Description: Sedona is known for its natural beauty. The red rocks are spectacular. Contemporary Southwest interiors work well, since the lines and materials are clean and natural. - [Sedona Contemporary Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sedona-contemporary-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~2583173) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 10 - Description: Sedona AZ bathroom remodel with tall ceilings, freestanding tub, textured stone walls, shower bench and wall mount faucets. - [Award-winning Contemporary Portland Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-contemporary-portland-powder-room-pj-vj~541009) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 5 - Description: Starting as a simple powder bath remodel, this room became the centerpiece of the social end of the home. Oddly, the home had a full bath off the dining room...don't ask. All that was needed was a powder bath. The homeowners loved fine arts, so for design inspiration they selected a glass sculpture as a feature for their new powder room. We went to town with reconfiguration, materials, and lighting to allow the artwork to stand out. - [Contemporary Southwest Sedona Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-southwest-sedona-custom-home-pj-vj~808690) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 11 - Description: Imagine the frustration of looking for a home in beautiful Sedona when the housing inventory is low, and what you really want cannot be found. Your alternative is to purchase land and build just as these homeowner did. The home site is situated in Jordan Park, a luxurious Sedona subdivision. It is a second home for the owners who enjoy their families on the East Coast. The home is an efficient 2500 square feet dwelling that houses a spacious great room with the kitchen dining and living areas an… - [Modern Kitchen - Hub of the Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-kitchen-hub-of-the-home-pj-vj~1119779) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 4 - Description: This kitchen is part of a whole house interior design project. The kitchen is the masterpiece of the home. It sits at the connection point of the get-away bedroom suites and the come-together dining and social spaces of the home. The kitchen has a strong sense of "neighborhood", intimate and tucked away yet open to the gathering areas of the dwelling - [Contemporary House on the Columbia](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-house-on-the-columbia-pj-vj~188637) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 9 - Description: This whole house remodel included two houses that needed to be merged into one. It contains an impressive kitchen and dining room, public living room, guest living room, three guest suites, a movie screening room, and anything you can imagine to entertain world travelers. - [Dining Room Addition in Sedona, Arizona](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dining-room-addition-in-sedona-arizona-pj-vj~1750231) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 8 - Description: Imagine a situation where you love to cook but your dinning room is too small and there is not room to expand the area. This Sedona addition and kitchen remodel project solved the problem by converting the existing two car garage into a magnificent dining room and by building a detached garage in another location on the lot. A new roof pitch was added to the old garage to give the interior a vaulted dining room feel, and to make the exterior match the existing architecture of the main house. An… - [Heart of the Home Kitchen in Sedona](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heart-of-the-home-kitchen-in-sedona-pj-vj~1392981) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 6 - Description: Kitchens are often referred to as the "heart of the home", and this idea is the key force behind the remodel of this Sedona kitchen. The image at the top left picture shows a small red heart built into the center of the flagstone floor. The heart that you see marks the former position of a "kitchen island" that housed an old gas cooktop. While "kitchen island" may sound good, this one was not-so-good! The island blocked the path to the refrigerator and the pantry. So cooking was a nagging bother… - [Contemporary Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~165369) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 3 - Description: This kitchen was once a small galley kitchen enclosed by wall and excluded from the living-dining area. The owners of the 50's ranch home wanted to entertain in one large room, so wall were removed and the kitchen was reconfigured to be a modern entertainment hub for the family of two plus the pets.. - [Northwest LEED Platinum Dwelling Inside and Out](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northwest-leed-platinum-dwelling-inside-and-out-pj-vj~1120569) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 6 - Description: This Northwest dwelling fits the owner’s strident passions to use the newest sustainable home technologies, and is certified by the United States Green Building Council as LEED Platinum, the highest standard for green homes. Completed in 2006, this contemporary home is filled with sustainable features inside and out: Passive solar orientation takes advantage of the patterns of the sun light each day throughout the year to heat and cool the home. A ground source heat pump to taps into the sustain… - [Sustainable Kitchen in Portland, Oregon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sustainable-kitchen-in-portland-oregon-pj-vj~1318494) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 5 - Description: Sustainable features include: Reclaimed wood for cabinets, counter top edge, back splash, induction cooking, energy star appliances, LED lighting. - [Contemporary House Remodel in Portland, OR](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-house-remodel-in-portland-or-pj-vj~1120623) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 7 - Description: The Ido Residence began as a project to add a bathroom and evolved into a whole house remodel for a couple who love to cook and entertain. The kitchen represents the owner's passion to creative culinary experiences - [Sedona Kitchen Remodel - Induction Cooking](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sedona-kitchen-remodel-induction-cooking-pj-vj~1169127) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 5 - Description: A 1995 kitchen in a compact 1300 sf space now feels open and bright. The slpit level island was converted to a single surface island for a better relationship to guests. Simple wall accents help to define the space. New appliances make the kitchen modern in function. The cabinets were salvaged to save cost. - [Contemporary Ranch Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-ranch-home-pj-vj~1120600) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 6 - Description: Starting as a 50's ranch home, remodel touched each and every room to bring it into the 21st century both in function and style. The project involved the selection of everything...finishes, lighting, furniture, furnishings, plumbing, appliances...you name it. - [Sedona Kitchen Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sedona-kitchen-makeover-pj-vj~1129940) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 13 - Description: The Kitchen is the come-together space that is often called the “Hub of the Home”. It inspires your family and of course the needs of chef of the house at least once a day, unless you go out to dinner a lot! Most households will have special requests about how their kitchen will feel and function. Sustainable Sedona will listen to your needs and apply the best kitchen design practices to create space plans for the many types of cooking spaces your home may have, including your indoor kitchen, we… - [Portland, OR Contemporary Home and Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portland-or-contemporary-home-and-addition-pj-vj~1119801) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 10 - Description: This single family remodel and addition project focused on complete reconfiguration of the home for more function and fit to the woodland setting. It was like solving rubic's cube! Almost every major area of the home ended up somewhere else. The new addition made it possible to swap the kitchen, dining, living, and master suite so that they all had more access the beauty of the outdoor setting. The awkward old flow of the home was resolved and a new way of living was found. [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sustainable-sedona-pfvwus-pf~503605236) ## Ideabooks - [Paolo's Cabinetry Fovorites](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78527310/list/paolo-s-cabinetry-fovorites) — 2 ideas - [Paolo's Plumbing Favorites](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77830726/list/paolo-s-plumbing-favorites) — 16 ideas - [Paolo's Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77830839/list/paolo-s-doors) — 2 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/paul-scardina) ## Community Q&A **Q: back splash** *(in Photo Questions)* can you give me any details on the back splash and where I might find it in Massachusetts? Thank you! A: The backsplash tiles were selected in Portland OR. They are textured porcelain tiles. Check with your local tile showrooms. Find one that has a large selection. Take this photo with you. Good luck. **Q: What type of drain is used behind the slot do drain the water?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it cleanable? Is there a screen to catch hair or valuables? A: This was a custom drain in a custom sink. Work with your plumber for the functions you would like. **Q: What is the exterior paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: it is a custom color and the photo is not an exact representation. The goal was not to compete with vegetation or the red rocks. **Q: What is the flooring material - type and color? Thx** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The flooring is natural travertine stone, 24 x 24 **Q: What is the counter material - type and color? Thx** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Engineered quartz, Ceasarstone, concrete. **Q: What is the counter material - type and color? Thx** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Granite selected from a local granite warehouse, may not be available in your area. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-05.*