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Tom Harden is an architect, licensed in the state of Massachusetts, certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and a member of the Boston Society of Architects and the American Institute of Architects. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, as listed by the US Green Building Council.

He earned a Master of Architecture degree from the University of California at Berkeley and worked in architectural offices in San Francisco and Boston on numerous single- and multi-family residential design projects before starting his own practice in 2000. He also holds a graduate degree in Urban and Environmental Policy from Tufts University, and has served with several municipal and nonprofit agencies developing affordable housing, and is a former chairman of the Lexington Planning Board.

Tom’s earlier background includes work in construction as a carpenter. And as a homeowner over the last two decades, he has taken a hands-on role in renovating and adding to three houses.

excerpts from a client letter:

“You saved me money, paid attention to things I was not interested enough to care about and you gave me a good sounding board....I can’t say enough about how willing you were to meet, talk by phone, and respond to e-mail.… As we worked together during the design, build and finish stages I came to appreciate your ability to integrate technical excellence with outstanding design.

"Your role during the building and finish work stages was invaluable. I had a great contractor but there were questions, decisions, and choices that I was not skilled enough to make and not available to make. I had peace of mind knowing the builder could call you and you would answer questions and resolve issues. I also appreciated having you visit the construction-site and go through the details in the plan with the electrician and finish carpenter. That collaborative effort really shows....My house wows me every day because of your attention to detail and your ability to go from the big picture to smallest detail with ease...”


Home Services Design Process Design Energy & Resource Conservation Portfolio Carlisle '09 Westwood '08 Lexington '03 Vermont '04 Lexington '02 Profile Contact	Profile Tom Harden is an architect, licensed in the state of Massachusetts, certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and a member of the Boston Society of Architects and the American Institute of Architects. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, as listed by the US Green Building Council. He earned a Master of Architecture degree from the University of California at Berkeley and worked in architectural offices in San Francisco and Boston on numerous single- and multi-family residential design projects before starting his own practice in 2000. He also holds a graduate degree in Urban and Environmental Policy from Tufts University, and has served with several municipal and nonprofit agencies developing affordable housing, and is a former chairman of the Lexington Planning Board. Tom’s earlier background includes work in construction as a carpenter. And as a homeowner over the last two decades, he has taken a hands-on role in renovating and adding to three houses. *excerpts from a client letter:* “You saved me money, paid attention to things I was not interested enough to care about and you gave me a good sounding board....I can’t say enough about how willing you were to meet, talk by phone, and respond to e-mail.… As we worked together during the design, build and finish stages I came to appreciate your ability to integrate technical excellence with outstanding design. "Your role during the building and finish work stages was invaluable. I had a great contractor but there were questions, decisions, and choices that I was not skilled enough to make and not available to make. I had peace of mind knowing the builder could call you and you would answer questions and resolve issues. I also appreciated having you visit the construction-site and go through the details in the plan with the electrician and finish carpenter. That collaborative effort really shows....My house wows me every day because of your attention to detail and your ability to go from the big picture to smallest detail with ease...”

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