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EngineHouse is a group of designers, builders, and makers working toward a sustainable and enduring built environment. Driven by a passion for integrity, we employ a thoughtful, rigorous approach to create works of uncommon beauty and utility.

05/08/2026

Rejoice! Porch season has arrived again, so here’s a look at this lovely clear vertical grain Douglas fir renovation in Stanton Heights.

Is there anything better than a Pittsburgh porch sit (or swing)? 🍃

(No, no there is not.)

05/03/2026

One palette. Two wildly different approaches.

Black, white, and natural wood tones work beautifully together to create spaces that strike a balance: warm yet elevated, welcoming yet modern. It’s a classic palette choice offering a wide world of possibilities.

Which one suits your aesthetic?

05/02/2026

We collaborated with QUARTER design studioto transform this previously dark and secluded kitchen into a sunny and expansive space with breathtaking views of the Shadyside neighborhood and greater East End basin.

The extra-large island boasts an attached powder coated steel-base and six quarter white oak rift-sawn plank breakfast table, detailed and fabricated by Justin George of EH. The result is a kitchen that does exactly what it’s meant to do: it holds space. For gatherings with family and friends, late night chats, chaotic holiday cooking, and early morning coffee musings.

Our kitchens are the place where we create connection, from the mundane to the memorable. Is your kitchen holding space for you?

04/30/2026

Art display casework for the Sky Lobby connecting UPMC Presbyterian to their new bed tower. At over 100” long each, these beauties were a bit of a beast to move, but they’re now safely delivered to their forever home.

Featuring integrated desiccant and dimmable lighting, we’re excited to see the rotating exhibitions housed here, and we’re always grateful for the opportunity to bring art into our city spaces.

Shout out to our fabrication department for the great work on this project!

04/28/2026

Small detail of a big project.

The full scope included a two-story addition, a full kitchen and master bath renovation, the reimagining of a basement staircase, a brand new deck, and more.

Thanks to the design-forward mindset of these clients, we were able to take a flexible approach and explore unexpected solutions as they presented themselves. Whether we were talking about structural changes to the home or door hardware, every decision was a careful and considered effort. We truly value working with individuals who are excited to collaborate with us like this!

04/24/2026

Our own Adam Lackett recently appeared on The Ripple Effect of Wellbeing in Work and Life, Awaken Pittsburgh's mindfulness podcast. Thanks so much to Stephanie Romero for this thoughtful conversation.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-b6kqn-1a4d54a

04/23/2026

Throwback to one of our earliest flagship projects: an oceanfront new build.

The Block Island House shaped EngineHouse as a company. It was a project that demanded the highest craftsmanship and care, with each material and detail chosen with an eye toward longevity and the ability to stand up to the harsh island climate.

It's a spare reinterpretation of coastal New England architecture that blends traditional materials with modern design and engages the surrounding landscape in a continuous dialogue.

Design + Build by EngineHouse with Kellen Fenaughty, QUARTER design studio, + Max Waldron
With contributions from Structures Workshop, DayShift, LiveRoof, and Liberty Cedar

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! And speaking of sustainability, it just so happens that these beauties began their restoration journey today. Instead of ending up in a landfill, they will be stripped, refinished, and reinstalled as we work to return the second and third floor space of this Victorian home to it's original splendor.

Reuse, recycle, restore, and reinvest in our built environment whenever you can! It's not always easy but it IS better for our planet.

04/16/2026

A quaint stand-alone garden shed nestled into a Regent Square backyard. It's a not-so-typical answer to the very typical problem of, "Where do I store this?"

Not pictured is the solar carport that frames one garden wall, seamlessly merging form and function.

Design by QUARTER design studio with EngineHouse
Build by EngineHouse with contributions from WL Winkle Engineering, Inc Energy Independent Solutions, Ciriello Contracting, Penn Slate, Woodward, Inc, and Allied Millwork of Pittsburgh
Photography by Emma Davison

04/14/2026

Vincent Van-Go, our Appalachian explorer. Spotted here on a visit to Kellner Stair and Rail (on a day much colder than today)!

04/08/2026

We’re inching toward porch season one day at a time and we are so ready for it.

This thermally-modified Kebony deck created a long-lasting, multi-functional space for our clients to lounge, dine, entertain, and play with easy access to and from the kitchen and the yard beyond.

Photography by Michael Pugliese and Liam Lowe

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