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SERVICES

Bespoke home design with seamless guidance through planning, permitting, and construction.
With 35+ years of diverse design and building experience, I’ve witnessed how materials truly perform over time. I help clients choose systems suited to their climate — blending traditional and innovative natural assemblies to create energy-efficient, context-aware homes that endure.

To support each project, I collaborate with trusted local associates — architects, engineers, and craftspeople — whose regional knowledge strengthens the design process and helps ensure a smooth transition from ideas to reality.

Site & Climate

We help you understand sun, wind, views, access, and micro-climate so your home is placed wisely and lives comfortably year-round.

Custom Home Design

From concept sketches to refined plans, we design homes tailored to your lifestyle, land, and long-term vision.

Materials & Systems

We recommend materials and building strategies suited to your climate, budget, and sustainability goals — balancing beauty and performance.

Builder & Architect

We assist with local architect handoff, permitting guidance, and contractor alignment to keep your project clear and moving forward.

“A home must first listen to its land — to the sun, the wind, and the resources at hand. Only then can design begin.”

Steve Bliss

SOME OF MY WORK

Every project begins with listening — to your story, your needs, and the way you live.
My work is about shaping spaces where life and architecture meet with purpose.
Whether it’s a 600 sq ft home or a 2,500-acre smart city, each project receives the same intentional thought, care, and human-centered design.

ABOUT

I approach life with curiosity and care, always seeking to understand how people live and how environment shapes experience. With more than 35 years working across diverse cultures and climates, I’ve learned that meaningful design grows from context — from listening to people, learning from the land, and honoring both history and innovation.

A core part of my work is the pursuit of sovereignty and sustainability: creating spaces where people can live more independently, in harmony with their environment. I’ve designed homes with integrated greenhouses, edible landscapes, and productive outdoor environments that support self-sufficiency and year-round resilience.

My focus remains the same across every project — crafting homes that reflect the individuals who inhabit them while responding intelligently to climate, material, and place. The result is architecture that feels personal, resilient, and quietly supportive of a life well lived.

Vision

I believe homes should be designed with purpose — shaped by climate, land, and the unique lives of the people who inhabit them.
Rather than imposing style, I seek to create thoughtful spaces that support daily living and deepen our connection to nature.

Key themes:
• Purposeful, place-based design
• Homes that support life, not complicate it
• Long-lasting, meaningful architecture

History

BlissWorks grew from years of designing homes guided by curiosity, regional awareness, and lived experience across diverse climates and cultures.
From intimate rural retreats to urban residences, my work blends timeless principles with modern clarity — always rooted in a deep respect for context and craft.

Key themes:

  • Grounded in real experience

  • Influenced by multiple regions + climates

  • Evolving practice driven by curiosity

Values

I believe great homes come from clarity, honesty, and intention.
I value collaboration, thoughtful resource use, and designs that serve both present and future generations. Each project is guided by respect — for land, time, materials, and the people who will call it home.

Key themes:

  • Listening + collaboration

  • Honesty in materials and process

  • Environmental awareness + climate response

  • Respect for people + place

Ready to explore your project?

Let’s start a conversation and bring your vision to life.

PRICING TABLE

For the past 22 years, I have served as a bridge between international clients and local architects across multiple countries—helping ensure expectations are understood, respected, and successfully delivered.

My fees are scalable and based on the scope of your vision.
Every home is unique: size, site conditions, materials, lifestyle needs, and aspirations all play a role.

My tiered pricing structure provides clarity and flexibility, giving you options that align with your goals and investment level.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

TIER 1 — Concept

$ 4,500 USD

  • • Discovery + lifestyle interview
  • • Site review (maps, photos, or video)
  • • Concept sketches + initial floor plan
  • • One refinement round
  • • Summary package for feasibility
  • • Handoff meeting

TIER 2 — Design

$ 6,000–8,000 USD

  • • Everything in Concept
  • • Full floor plans + elevations + sections
  • • Two refinement rounds
  • • Final Design Package
  • • Local builder/architect handoff documentation
  • • Guidance on materials + climate strategies

TIER 3 — Premium

$ CUSTOM PRICING

  • • Everything in Design
  • • Interior layout + lighting guidance
  • • Optional 3D visualizations
  • • Landscape + site integration studies
  • • Builder + architect coordination

TIER 4 — On-Site Support

$ CUSTOM PRICING

  • • Site visits + inspections
  • • Quality + design review
  • • Builder communication
  • • Optional involvement through construction

CONTACT US

Thank you for taking the next step. I look forward to learning about your project and exploring how we can bring your vision to life. I’ll be in touch soon.

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    Some Of My Writing

    Welcome to the deeper side of my work.
    While architecture is one of my languages, my writing ranges far beyond design — into culture, psychology, sovereignty, resilience, and the forces shaping modern life. These essays offer a window into the questions I wrestle with and the ideas that guide how I build, create, and think. I invite you to explore and get to know the mind behind the work.