Hubbell & Hubbell Architects

Hubbell & Hubbell focuses on building with profound respect for our planet, specializing in straw bale homes and other green building techniques such as green roofs, natural plasters, adobe, rainwater harvesting. Since creating the firm in 1995 with my father, James Hubbell, a world-renowned artist deeply embedded in San Diego's culture, we have built an established reputation for personally serving our clients and professionally applying our expertise to a wide spectrum of projects-from residential home design and remodeling to public facilities such as churches, zoos, parks, nature centers, and tribal centers.

Founded in 1995, Hubbell & Hubbell Architects provides architecture and planning services to clients seeking sustainable solutions, innovative design work, and artistic detailing. Our San Diego-based studio is unique among architectural firms in our ability to integrate sustainability with artistry, innovation, and tradition. We are an experienced firm with an established reputation for personally serving our clients and professionally applying our expertise to a wide spectrum of projects-from residential home design and remodeling to public facilities such as churches, parks, and nature centers.

Drew Hubbell's diverse background ranges from historic restoration and adaptive reuse of existing commercial structures, to custom residences and remodels. He especially enjoys working on cultural and nature centers for non-profits and municipalities. He leads the firm Hubbell & Hubbell Architects, and collaborates with his father-renowned artist James T. Hubbell-merging art and architecture in ecologically and aesthetically mindful ways. His firm specializes in sustainable architecture, green building materials and the use of alternative building materials such as straw bales, insulated concrete forms, adobe, and sprayed concrete construction.

TV. 30 Dec. 2010. The father and son team (internationally renowned artist and architect) talk to Phoebe Chongchua from ArtPulse. TV about life, art, and how mistakes have paved the way for greater success. 4 min 57 sec. Produced by Gerdes Creative. 25 Apr. 2010. James Hubbell welcomes you to the 2010 Open House and Studio Tour with a brief glimpse of the amazing art and architecture that awaits you. 2 min 32 sec. Fox5 - KSWB, San Diego. 13 Jan. 2008. Kermit the Frog was wrong! It is easy to be green, and this week on Take Five we'll show you how. Green building architect, Drew Hubbell, gives us a tour of a special home in Jamul.