Haven Design Build

Haven Design|Build is an award-winning, certified B Corporation based in Durham, North Carolina, dedicated to increasing the quantity and quality of housing opportunities in underserved communities. Founded in 2016, the firm operates as a social enterprise that combines architecture, construction, real estate development, and community planning services to create meaningful social, economic, and environmental impact. Haven’s multidisciplinary team brings expertise in architecture, construction management, real estate development, and community engagement to help clients transform ideas into successful projects.

With a mission-driven approach, Haven works with homeowners, residential developers, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and community development groups to deliver projects that strengthen neighborhoods and expand access to quality housing. The company is particularly recognized for its work in affordable housing, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, urban infill development, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Architecture & Planning Services

Haven is a fully licensed architecture firm offering comprehensive design and planning services for residential, multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial projects.

Services Include

• Architectural Design
• Land Planning
• Site Planning
• Feasibility Studies
• Zoning Analysis
• Development Consulting
• Community Planning
• Urban Infill Planning
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Construction Documentation
• Permit Coordination
• Project Design Management

Their collaborative planning process helps clients navigate complex development challenges while maximizing project impact and long-term value.

Construction Management & Implementation

As an unlimited licensed general contractor, Haven provides comprehensive construction services that guide projects from concept through completion.

Construction Services

• Construction Management
• Design-Build Project Delivery
• Residential Construction
• Multifamily Construction
• Commercial Construction
• Mixed-Use Development
• Renovations & Additions
• Historic Restoration
• Adaptive Reuse Projects
• Quality Control Management
• Budget Development
• Project Scheduling

Their integrated design-build model helps reduce project delays, improve communication, and maintain budget certainty throughout the construction process.

ADU & Residential Development Specialists

Haven has extensive experience helping homeowners and communities expand housing opportunities through thoughtful residential development projects.

Residential Services

• Custom Homes
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Backyard Cottages
• In-Law Suites
• Home Additions
• Renovations
• Duplexes
• Triplexes
• Fourplexes
• Small-Scale Multifamily Housing
• Cottage Court Communities
• Workforce Housing

Their team helps clients understand development opportunities while navigating local regulations and housing requirements.

Affordable Housing & Community Development

One of Haven’s defining strengths is its commitment to community-centered development and affordable housing initiatives.

Community Development Services

• Affordable Housing Development
• Mixed-Use Communities
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Historic Preservation Projects
• Adaptive Reuse Developments
• Community Engagement Programs
• Nonprofit Development Support
• Housing Consulting
• Neighborhood Revitalization Projects
• Economic Development Initiatives

Their work focuses on creating sustainable, equitable communities while preserving neighborhood character and expanding housing access.

The Haven Design-Build Approach

Haven believes traditional project delivery methods often create unnecessary complexity and inefficiencies. Their design-build process provides a unified team and a streamlined path from planning to construction.

Core Advantages

• Clear Process
• Comprehensive Team
• Trustworthy Budgets
• Real-World Impact
• Single Point of Accountability
• Streamlined Communication
• Reduced Project Delays
• Integrated Design & Construction

This approach helps clients make informed decisions throughout every stage of development while minimizing costly surprises and delays.

Awards & Recognition

Haven has earned recognition for both its community impact and business practices.

Notable Recognition

• Certified B Corporation
• Real Leaders Award Recipient
• Golden LEAF “Hearth and Home” Award
• Community Development Leadership Recognition
• Affordable Housing Innovation Projects

These achievements reflect the firm’s commitment to balancing profit with social and environmental responsibility.

What Sets Haven Design|Build Apart

• Founded in 2016
• Certified B Corporation
• Mission-Driven Social Enterprise
• Licensed Architecture Firm
• Licensed General Contractor
• Affordable Housing Specialists
• ADU Development Experts
• Community-Centered Design Approach
• Real Estate Development Experience
• Integrated Design-Build Delivery