Chris Novelli

Principal Architect & Founder of n3 architecture

Chris Novelli

Principal Architect & Founder of n3 architecture

Architect License:

Massachusetts: - No. 50450

Rhode Island: - No. 5466

Connecticut: - No. 12627

New Hampshire: - No. 05052


NCARB Certification: - No. 74315


Organizations:

Member: The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Member: The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

Member: The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

Board of Director: AIA Massachusetts - State chapter dealing with legislation which affects the build environment. 2019 - 2021

Board of Director: Western Massachusetts Chapter of the AIA. Serving over 200 members 2016 - 2021


Education:

Master of Architecture: Boston Architectural College. 2009

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering Technology: Wentworth Institute of Technology. 2000

Architect License:

Massachusetts: - No. 50450

Rhode Island: - No. 5466

Connecticut: - No. 12627

New Hampshire: - No. 05052


NCARB Certification: - No. 74315


Organizations:

Member: The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Member: The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

Member: The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

Board of Director: AIA Massachusetts - State chapter dealing with legislation which affects the build environment. 2019 - 2021

Board of Director: Western Massachusetts Chapter of the AIA. Serving over 200 members 2016 - 2021


Education:

Master of Architecture: Boston Architectural College. 2009

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering Technology: Wentworth Institute of Technology. 2000

Before starting n3 architecture, I spent two decades as a project architect at Studio One, Inc in Springfield, MA. During that time, I designed and completed over 100 successful projects across residential and commercial environments. 


So, why custom homes? Well, let's face it: cookie-cutter homes are a dime a dozen, and they're not doing anyone any favors. As an architect, I've seen too many clients settle for a home that's almost perfect, but not quite. They want something unique, but end up having to make do with the mundane and add customizations to it later.


It's not just about aesthetics, either. A truly custom home should function perfectly to support every aspect of your life, right down to the smallest detail. That's why I focus on custom homes: because I want to give my clients something that not only looks completely original and unique to them, but that also functions exactly how they need it to.

In fact, I am so passionate about helping homeowners create their dream homes that I wrote a book all about it! It’s called The Homeowner’s Guide to Residential Design and Construction Projects, and inside you'll find 64 pages of invaluable insights and tips to help you navigate the entire process, from planning and design to construction and beyond. I've even included a list of common mistakes that homeowners make, so you can avoid them and make the most out of your investment.


In addition to my work at n3 architecture, I've taught architectural design studios and construction project management classes at the Boston Architectural College and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.


I'm also a member of several professional organizations, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), AIA Massachusetts (Board of Dir. 2019-2021), AIA Western Massachusetts (Board of Dir. 2016-2021), and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).


Are you ready to work with an architect that doesn’t do boring? Let's create something that’s all about you!

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