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Bethlehem, PA · Serving PA & NJ · Est. 2018
East Spruce is a licensed architecture and design/build studio serving homeowners and developers across the Lehigh Valley, Poconos, and New Jersey.
Most projects fail where design meets construction. East Spruce closes that gap by leading both — from the first sketch to the final nail.
Sustainability isn’t a green label we apply at the end. It’s how we think from day one. You get one phone number, one team, and full accountability for every decision made.
Unlike general contractors, we bring design thinking before a single wall goes up. Siting, light, proportion, and sustainability are decisions made at the start — not afterthoughts.
You have one phone number and one team responsible for design and construction. No finger-pointing between your architect and your builder. Every decision is made under one roof.
We do not offer a ‘green option.’ Every project starts with high-performance building science baked in. Lower energy bills and a smaller footprint are not extras — they are the baseline.
Elliot Nolter is a licensed architect in PA and NJ, a Certified Passive House Consultant, and a Sustainable Homes Professional. Our credentials are specific and verifiable.
Our goal is not to build what you want right now. It is to build what you will still love in 100 years. That requires different decisions at every stage.
We’re developing a library of plan sets, guides, and tools for homeowners and design professionals. Be first to know when they launch.