Pohl Rosa Pohl Architects Recognized Among the Top Residential Architects in Lexington

Pohl Rosa Pohl Architects has been recognized by ThreeBestRated as one of the top residential architects in Lexington, KY, following a rigorous 50-point evaluation of excellence, trust, and client satisfaction.

2025 Forbes Best-in-State Residential Architects list

  We are thrilled to announce that Pohl Rosa Pohl Architects has officially been named to the inaugural 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Residential Architects list! This recognition is an industry honor, and we are proud to be included among the nation's most...

Designing the Helix Garage

Clive and Graham Pohl discuss the design of the award-winning Helix Garage and its impact on Lexington’s urban landscape in this WEKU radio interview.

Preserving the Integrity of the Thermal Envelope in High Performance Buildings

Designing for a continuous, energy-efficient envelope on all sides of the building is a primary concern for any conscientious architect. We want every door, window, wall, and transition (from floor to wall or wall to roof) to hold the warm air in winter and the cool...

What are Green Building Certifications?

At the end of April, Clive spoke on the subject of "green buildings" at Bluegrass Greensource's Sustainability Summit '25 at the University of Kentucky. According to the Executive Director Amy Sohner, the event enjoyed the "highest attendance to date." Good news for...

Solar Panel Snow Removal

Winter can be a tough time for solar panel owners. Snow can build up on your panels, blocking sunlight and reducing your energy production, and with ice there is the risk of damage through added weight. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the impact of snow on solar...

Trip to Ireland

An architect's journey through Ireland: insights into historical building techniques, modern design influences, and the unique blend of old and new. Learn from Clive's experiences.[dipl_masonry_gallery...

Voted Best in Lex 2024

Big thank you to all of our clients over the last few years!  

Feature in Architecture After Dark

From the article: "Programmable coloured lighting transformed an even more unremarkable building – the Helix, a public parking garage – in Lexington, Kentucky. ‘We need to make sure we enhance rather than detract from the visual appeal of our city,’ says Gary Means of...

High Performance Building In Works

Images from our recent visit to a new "high performance" PRP home that is slowly emerging from the soil in Bourbon County. This one will include a wide array of green building strategies - energy efficiency, renewable resources & rainwater harvesting to name a few...
Designing the Helix Garage

Designing the Helix Garage

Clive and Graham Pohl discuss the design of the award-winning Helix Garage and its impact on Lexington’s urban landscape in this WEKU radio interview.

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