Springfield, MO · PHIUS Certified
A Masterly Crafted Home
That Achieves
Uncompromising
Performance
For people who are design-oriented and refuse to compromise - we design and build forever homes that are energy efficient and resilient as the lives lived in them.
THE PROBLEM
You've spent decades building something remarkable. Now you're ready to build a home that reflects who you are and how you live — a true forever home. But the path to that home is littered with complexity, unreliability, and the ever-present risk of "design regret."
You've seen homes where corners were cut — where materials don't age gracefully, where the flow feels disjointed, where the energy bills are a constant reminder of what was compromised. You know that feeling, and you refuse to accept it.
What you need is a partner who shares your standard of excellence. Someone who handles the complexity so you can focus on the vision — and who won't rest until every line drawn reflects the life you've worked to build.
You Shouldn’t Have to Compromise Beauty and
Durability.
YOUR PARTNER
Meet Nathan Burkholder,
Your Architectural Guide.
Nathan founded Burkholder Architecture on a simple conviction: that a home should be more than a structure — it should be a deliberate, high-functioning container for the life you've worked to build.
As a PHIUS-certified architect, Nathan brings rigorous energy performance standards to every project without sacrificing an ounce of beauty. His team handles the complexities of permits, engineering, and construction oversight so you can focus entirely on your vision.
"Our goal is to create spaces that enhance your daily rituals and remain a source of pride for years to come."
— Nathan Burkholder, Principal Architect
PHIUS Certified
Passive House Institute
Full-Service
Design & Construction
Net-Zero Ready
Energy Performance
HERS Rated
Verified Performance
THE PROCESS
Your Path to a
Masterly Crafted
Home.
STEP 01
Discover Your Vision
We begin with a deep-dive conversation about your lifestyle, values, and the life you want your home to support. This isn't a brief — it's the foundation of everything we draw.
STEP 02
Design Your Forever Home
Our team translates your vision into a bespoke architectural design — from the aesthetic silhouette to rigorous PHIUS energy standards. Every line is intentional. Every detail is earned.
STEP 03
Build with Confidence
We oversee the entire construction process — from bid management to site visits — ensuring the design vision is executed with precision. We bridge the blueprint and the build.
WHAT WE DELIVER
Every Detail,
Expertly Crafted.
Our full-service approach means you have one trusted partner from vision to completion — never a handoff, never a gap.
Full- Service Architectural Design
From the first sketch to the final door handle — we manage every phase of your project with meticulous care. Architectural plans, specification manuals, structural engineering, and construction oversight.
PHIUS High-Performance Design
True luxury is felt, not just seen. We use sophisticated energy modeling to design homes that are quiet, draft-free, and net-zero ready — regardless of the season.
Interior Architecture
We curate a cohesive palette of hard finishes — from custom cabinetry and hand-selected natural stone to artisan tile and architectural hardware. Each element defines the soul of your home.
Landscape & Site Design
A home doesn't end at the back door. We design your estate as a single, cohesive experience — blending hardscaping and native plantings to create outdoor rooms rooted in the Missouri landscape.
Cost Estimating & Bid Management
We implement periodic cost estimating at key milestones to ensure your aesthetic vision and budget move forward in lockstep — no sticker shock, no compromises.
Performance Audit
Already own a home? Our performance audit identifies energy inefficiencies and design opportunities to transform your existing home into a high-performance sanctuary.
WHAT WE DELIVER
Homes Built to
Last a Lifetime.
HIGH - PERFORMANCE
CUSTOM RESIDENCE · REPUBLIC, MO
The Ridge
REMODEL
CUSTOM RESIDENCE · KIMBERLING CITY, MO
Anchor House
NEW CONSTRUCTION
CUSTOM RESIDENCE · KIMBERLING CITY, MO
Golfcrest Multi-family
INTERIOR DESIGN
INTERIOR DESIGN · NIXA, MO
The Landing
PHIUS
Principles as Standard
Passive House Institute U.S.
Net-Zero
Energy Ready
Designed for the future.
100%
Client Satisfaction
Stunning efficiency. Total peace-of-mind.
2021
Founded in Springfield
Rooted in Missouri.
CLIENT STORIES
What Our Clients
Say About Us.
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"Working with Burkholder Architecture has been a extremely good experience. Not only is Nathan a man of deep conviction, he takes pride in his work, and Golden Avenue Baptist Church has been blessed to have him on our project. He is highly qualified, and we would strongly encourage you to consider him on your next building project."
Revive Us Ministries
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“Burkholder Architecture has made the entire design and construction process a breeze. Nathan and Kayla have been incredible to work with, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to build, remodel, and/or design.”
Craig Stevenson, BBFI Missions
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“Burkholder Architecture provides quality service. Our experience with their process finding out what we would like in our building, working on the plans, finding a construction manager, helping with each step in the building all the way to the end. Their knowledge of every aspect is impressive.”
Jon Konnerup, BBFI Missions
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
Let’s Build Your
Forever Home.
Schedule a free consultation with Nathan to discuss your vision. We'll listen deeply, ask the right questions, and show you exactly how we'd approach your project.