About

Mark A. Miller Architects/Builders Inc. is an architectural design firm pushing each project to out do the previous in terms of energy efficiency and healthy environments that sustain the body, mind, spirit and our planet.

Studying passive solar and green architecture since the 1980’s before it was fashionable, we have been accumulating a wealth of knowledge; building science tools and wisdom from decades of experience to offer our clients excellent skills to manifest their dream green home and exceed expectations.

“I’m thrilled that in my lifetime we figured out how to design a home that runs completely from the sun’s clean energy…..the way of nature”

— Mark A. Miller - Architect, Certified Passive House Consultant

Bio

    • University of Arizona - College of Architecture

    • Certified Passive House Consltant

    • PHIUS Certified Builder

  • Passive House

    • AIA Committee On The Environment - Chicago

    • Robert Morris College

    • Depaul University

    • Chicago Center For Green Technology

    • Greening The Heartland Conference

    • Illinois Central College Green Expo

    • Better Business Better Buildings Conference

    • Western Michigan University - Office of Stainability

    • Association of Licensed Architects

    • Green Builders Association NW Indiana

    • Northern Michigan AIA/ Builder’s and Realtor’s Groups

    Zen In The Art of Architecture

    • Art Institute of Chicago

    • AIA Emerging Horizons Lecture Series

    • University of Arizona

    • Depaul University

    • Executive Director - Passive House Alliance US 2011-2013

    • Co-Founder Passive House Alliance US - Chicago Chapter

    • Certified Passive House Consultant

    • PHIUS Certified Passive House Builder

  • Thermal Comfort Systems

    • Passive Solar

    • Geo-Thermal HVAC

    • Air Source Heat Pumps/Mini-Splits

    • Packaged single room units

    • Radiant Heat

    • Geo-loop pre-conditioning systems

    Hot Water Heating

    • Active Solar Panels: Domestic Hot Water and Space Heating

    • Heat Pump HWH

    • On Demand/Tankless

    • Pipe run efficiencies; pumps and loops

    Renewable Energy

    • Active Solar: Photovoltaic PV Solar Panels

    • Vertical Wind Turbines

    Healthy Home

    • EPA Indoor Air Quality Program

    • Non Toxic Adhesives/Sealants

    • Avoid off gasing materials

    • HEPA filtration of air stream

    • UV virus killing technologies

    • No VOC's

    • Assemblies to avoid mold

    • Radon Mitigation/Protection

    • Water tightness

    • Air Tightness

    • Electromagnetic Radiation

    • Allergies and Hyper sensitive occupants

    • DeHumidification and Humidification

    • Rain water management

    • EPA Energy Star Program