Stick Architecture was founded on the principle of creating Architecture that is authentic, sustainable, and collaborative. Practically, this looks like getting to know our client’s genuine perspective, then architecturally representing it with material sincerity. Material sincerity means we are passionate about understanding the implications of the materials we select, we strive to use them in in the best and most sustainable way possible, and we evolve our selection of materials as we curiously learn more.

This drive, and the research associated therein, has most often led us toward working with wood and imagining what a new, wooden architecture may look like. The entire process from production of materials through construction and occupancy provides an improved process that can be sustained.

In wood design and construction, from conventional stick-frame to mass timber as well as other sustainable forest products, repetition and redundancy of parts shine. Our name is a reminder that all the small parts contribute to the larger whole. Stick Architecture is also our mantra to remain effective, to stick with you to accomplish something in a notable way. Stick the landing, if you will. Lastly, “The Sticks” is a nomenclature that is usually coupled with a negative stereotype of rural communities. Turning that on its head, we view the vernacular and values of our rural communities as places of innovation that will provide fodder for sustainable and climate-resilient architecture solutions for our rural and urban communities.