Emily Refi, Architect

Specialties

Emily can start with a challenging site or building and quickly envision design possibilities that you likely never considered. She is easy to work with, she listens and takes the time to thoroughly understand your lifestyle, functional needs and priorities. She designs with 3d models, so you can understand the space and make informed decisions along the way. Emily is highly creative yet has a solid technical background and years of «big firm» architectural experience under her belt.

Emily Réfi, Architect is a full-​service architecture & interior design studio best known for design of modern, sustainable new homes, remodels and spaces for small businesses — office /​retail /​restaurants. Emily is LEED accredited and feels that sustainability is inseparable from good design, and that good design should be accessible to all.

Meet the Business Owner

Emily R.

Business Owner

Emily is a licensed architect with over 10 years experience in residential, commercial and community projects; new construction as well as remodeling. Emily started an independent practice in 2007 with a specific interest in modern, sustainable urban infill projects. She is LEED accredited and experienced in passive house and net-​zero design. Emily approaches building and site design holistically to create beautiful, functional and environmentally responsible spaces that people love to live and work in.

Emily’s award-​winning work has been featured on HGTV, modern design & sustainability-​focused local tours and has been published extensively. She stays connected to the academic side of design by serving as a visiting adjunct instructor. Emily has an insatiable desire to «make stuff» and dabbles in furniture design, graphic design and film. When not in architect mode, she gardens, plays guitar, cooks and blogs about her culinary experiments.