When we bought our home in 2013 we knew we wanted to fix it up and restore it to a condition that had been lost over the years due to time, renovations, additions, and a slew of recent "handyman specials." Jeremy and Samir worked on drawings to redesign the master bedroom, adding a master bath, as well as reconfigure our 2nd Floor bedrooms, design a new 2nd floor bath layout, and reimagine a new first floor living space and kitchen concept. They did several rounds of to-scale drawings of the entire house and presented multiple options for us. After we landed on a final design, they spec'd out all the finishes with us. The drawings and specifications really helped our contractors complete the work efficiently because everything was presented to them in advance so there were no questions about what we wanted. When we did run into an issue though Jeremy was always available via email or phone for consultation. We would definitely hire again and plan to do so when we move on to a kitchen redesign in a couple years. read more

Bright Common helped me redo my house into an efficient home and helped me during the remodel process. It was a learning process for both of us but they worked with me to get the house our family needed. Sustainability minded people should go to Bright common. read more

We connected with Bright Common initially because we knew we wanted to prioritize green features in our new home, and were acquainted with someone who had worked with them on an impressive renovation. Upon meeting Jeremy we knew we had the right person for the job. He is extremely passionate and knowledgable about sustainable design practices, and gives a damn about about aesthetics too. We worked together to get our facade design right, and it turned out beautifully. He also recommended our builder to us, and we were happy with that experience as well. I don't think Jeremy will design below a certain level of "green", so look elsewhere if you want cheap, market driven housing that will not stand the test of time. He also can be very persuasive, and you might spend more than you meant to! But your upgrades will definitely save you money in the long run on energy costs and will greatly reduce your carbon footprint compared to a typically built home, so that's a win! And that's not to say Jeremy isn't interested in working within your budget, because that's exactly what he did with us. We did not opt to pursue full passive house features due to the expense but were thrilled to achieve a HERS score of 14 on our project anyway. Overall we were very happy to work with Bright Common and look forward to continuing the relationship! read more

Bright Common is a joy to work with. The team is innovative, visionary, and generous with their time. Bright Common sees a healthier future for us all, and is working diligently to design buildings that take us there. I work for a CDC that is on a mission to improve the sustainability of our affordable housing. Bright Common is working closely with us to navigate the intricate issues involved in developing green, healthy, affordable housing. We are so grateful for their time, expertise, and enthusiasm. read more

I've been working with Bright Common for a few years now on apartment buildings and new construction townhomes. We are consistently challenging ourselves to raise the bar with our construction quality and energy efficiency. The team at Bright Common is extremely knowledgeable, humble, passionate, and a pleasure to work with. If you enjoy geeking out on building science, this is the team to work with. read more