Firm Info
Licensed as an Architect
Rand Soellner Architect is a licensed architect is the following states:
North Carolina #9266
Washington state #9798
South Carolina #6793
Florida #9264
and more being considered.
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Many of Rand Soellner Architect’s Homes Appear in Challenging Terrains with Magnificent Views
Rand Soellner’s designs are often in mountainous environments, and he also has examples of designs in flatlands like Florida. Steep, rocky terrain is much more difficult to design on than flat country, so the fact that he is capable of the more challenging task amply qualifies him for simpler topography. The reason Rand’s work appears in several mountain locations is that his designs in the mountains are dramatic and capture people’s imaginations. When they seen this kind of drama and spectacular views, they want it for themselves. Rand used to design projects for one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s main apprentices, giving Rand an understanding of Mr. Wright’s “View Systems.” This is a planning technique in which the primary views offered by a site are built into the design of the residence, thereby insuring that the beautiful vistas that convinced the owners to purchased the land are framed by major glass areas in the architecture.
Home Office Location
P.O. Box 907
Cashiers, North Carolina 28717
828-743-6010
website: www.HomeArchitects.com
Rand Soellner used to rent office space, but soon discovered that his mainly residential clients really had no interest in seeing rented space, but rather, preferred to meet and tour custom homes that Rand had designed. Therefore, Rand’s wife, Merry, suggested that they design and build a home to serve as an example of their design abilities and meet with clients there and work there as well. So, that is what has been established. Rand and Merry’s home studio overlooks the spectacular Laurel Knob cliff face, the largest sheer granite cliff in the Eastern United States. It affords a wonderful environment for client meetings and daily work.
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Professional Certifications and Memberships
Mr. Soellner is a member of, or certified by, or partner with:
AIA (American Institute of Architects)
NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) #39156
Energy Star Partner (US Department of Energy / Environmental Protection Agency)
Licensed Architect in multiple states in the US.
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Public Participation in Environmental & “Green Design” Education
Rand Soellner AIA, NCARB is HomeArchitects on Twitter and posts daily “tweets” as the:
Green Home Architects GREENTIPS
Hundreds of people follow Rand Soellner Architect’s Home Architects Twitter profile, soon to be a thousand strong, and all obtained from people honestly interested in Rand’s green architecture guidance. Rand’s Twitter ranking is about 96 out of 100, indicating strong interest from the public. Some of Rand’s followers include NBA stars, major news agencies, Governors of States, Hollywood actors and just plain people interested in how to save energy, have a healthier home and reduce their carbon footprint on the planet.
Mr. Soellner also has one of the largest collections of Green Home Architects pages on his website; approximately 20 as of this date, and growing monthly. These educational pages offer free environmental, sustainable and energy efficient advice and hard-core solutions to people so interested.
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Decades of Experience Designing Custom Homes & Other Projects, Rand’s Early Years.
Mr. Soellner began designing custom residences when only 15 years old, as a high school sophomore. He surprised drafting teachers by designing elaborate homes and making models of them, of the like they had never seen before and they encouraged him to become an architect, as did Rand’s parents, who took him to World’s fairs, Frank Lloyd Wright homes, and other events and places to study cutting edge architecture. After more than 4 decades of designing homes, Rand Soellner has become one of the world’s leading home architects and his designs are featured in books and magazines worldwide.
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