Studio & workshop

Natural Building, High-Performance Construction, Custom Millwork and Design Services

Specializing in straw bale construction, Straw Structural Insulated Panels (S-SIPs), and high-performance natural building, we combine traditional materials and craftsmanship with contemporary building science to create healthy, durable, and energy-efficient spaces.

About Structure

Founded in 2008 by Peter Jackson Hussey, Structure is a small design and building studio based in the Western Catskills of Delaware County, New York. Our work includes general contracting, building design for new construction, and the design and fabrication of custom cabinetry, kitchens, millwork, and furniture, all made in-house at our workshop in Delhi.

Our approach is rooted in thoughtful design, natural building, and the use of renewable, bio-based materials. We value traditional building methods and craftsmanship while embracing advances in building science that allow us to build more efficiently and responsibly.

As Certified Passive House Builders registered with the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS), we focus on creating energy-efficient, low-carbon, and resilient buildings. Straw bale construction is a particular passion and area of interest, including both traditional site-built methods and Pre-Fabricated Straw Panels, such as Straw Structural Insulated Panels (S-SIPs).

We also work with wood fiber insulation, natural plasters, and other bio-based materials, choosing materials and methods with consideration for their sourcing, embodied carbon, durability, and impact on indoor air quality. We believe that how a building is made matters just as much as how it performs.

Our work brings together natural materials, high-performance construction, and traditional craftsmanship. Whether working with straw bale, S-SIPs, or more conventional building systems, our aim is to build well and create comfortable, lasting spaces that are considered in both their design and environmental impact.

Our Work

We currently have new construction projects underway and in the design phase throughout the Western Catskills. Past projects include new homes in Massachusetts, Maine, and Western New York. Our custom kitchens and furniture can be found in homes throughout Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

From the initial design through construction and fabrication, we take a hands-on approach to our work. We value good materials, careful detailing, and the knowledge that comes from working with traditional methods as well as contemporary details and techniques. Our goal is to create buildings and furnishings that are useful, enduring, and made to be lived with for generations.

We welcome inquiries about our design and design/build services, as well as opportunities to collaborate with architects and designers.

Based in Delaware County, New York, serving Delhi, East Meredith, Andes, Bloomville, Bovina and beyond.