Macht Architecture

Macht Architecture Macht Architecture, formally known as Paul Macht Architects, was founded in 1990 to provide architec

Macht Architecture was founded in 1990 to provide architectural design services to clients seeking sustainable, healthy, efficient homes. In every project, we design for passive solar heating whether it is the core focus of the project or just an additional feature. Passive solar heating allows the winter sun to radiate heat through the windows on the south side while designing overhangs and shade

s to block the summer sun. Passive solar heating can reduce the heating needs for the home by 50% or higher. Macht Architecture relies on building science to ensure durable energy efficient construction methodologies. We accomplish this through super insulation, a movement that inspired Passivhaus in Germany. Being smart in how you insulate can help control moisture and reduce heat flow, greatly reducing heat loss while increasing comfort. Through building science our goal is to achieve a high performing, energy efficient, and comfortable project that doesn’ t break the budget so that there is still room for quality finishes and features.

This has to me the craziest layout of a PV array I’ve seen. The problem with this, besides aesthetics and low performanc...
08/18/2026

This has to me the craziest layout of a PV array I’ve seen. The problem with this, besides aesthetics and low performance, it costs a lot to install. A residential system is already double the cost per kW than a residential system, but this has to be double that…!

Getting ready to install some thermally modified Douglas Fir from Timber Trading at a front entry in South Kingstown, Rh...
07/18/2026

Getting ready to install some thermally modified Douglas Fir from Timber Trading at a front entry in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Finished with a natural linseed oil from Heritage Natural Finishes

Some sketches that inspired yesterdays 3D images
07/14/2026

Some sketches that inspired yesterdays 3D images

Which option interests you?Schematic design options for our upcoming project, designed to passive house ideology, in Cha...
07/13/2026

Which option interests you?

Schematic design options for our upcoming project, designed to passive house ideology, in Charlestown RI.

Upcoming project, designed to passive house ideology, getting underway in Charlestown RI. Stay tuned for more.
07/11/2026

Upcoming project, designed to passive house ideology, getting underway in Charlestown RI. Stay tuned for more.

What’s wrong with this picture? It’s been a while since posting but had to share. There are some really good things goin...
02/22/2026

What’s wrong with this picture? It’s been a while since posting but had to share.

There are some really good things going on withy this picture, the ZIP is installed well and provides a great water control layer and the rough openings are liquid flashes!

Now for the not so good, I’m not sure why they mixed ZIP with OSB, but the air control layer is discontinuous since they didn’t seal the OSB to the ZIP.

But the biggest issue is the sealed the top of woven WRB to the rough opening. This is any issue in this scenario because the WRB can get water behind it and there is no way for it to drain out. This will most likely result in rotted out sheathing at the top of every rough opening. Luckily, the other sides of the building, where there are lots of windows, are all ZIP.

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144 Linden Drive
Kingston, RI
02881

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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