Affordable housing is a cornerstone of our work. We believe housing on Martha's Vineyard should be attainable for year-rounders and feel compelled to be part of the solution. We believe local wage-earners deserve homes as thoughtfully crafted as our other work—just smaller and simpler. To date, we have contributed 70 units.
Our portfolio emphasizes comfort, health, and dignity. These homes are energy-efficient, low-maintenance, and easy to live in—designed to remain affordable for the long haul. Beyond architecture and construction, we contribute deep expertise in siting, permitting, and donor engagement to each collaboration—helping turn these essential community preservation projects into reality.
Four houses, completed in 2025, in partnership with Island Housing Trust and Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard. A pocket neighborhood providing stable, long-term housing for local wage-earners. Two South Mountain families bought two-bedroom homes; Habitat for Humanity selected owners for the third, and a fourth slightly larger home is restricted to year-round occupancy.
Four houses, completed in 2025, in partnership with Island Housing Trust and Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard. A pocket neighborhood providing stable, long-term housing for local wage-earners. Two South Mountain families bought two-bedroom homes; Habitat for Humanity selected owners for the third, and a fourth slightly larger home is restricted to year-round occupancy.
16 houses, completed in 2000, in partnership with Island Housing Trust and Cape Light Compact. A mix of subsidized and market-rate housing with extensive shared facilities (vegetable garden, orchard, playfield, pond, sauna, and playground) anchored by a Common House, with meeting, eating, and office space.
16 houses, completed in 2000, in partnership with Island Housing Trust and Cape Light Compact. A mix of subsidized and market-rate housing with extensive shared facilities (vegetable garden, orchard, playfield, pond, sauna, and playground) anchored by a Common House, with meeting, eating, and office space.
10 houses, completed in 2008, in partnership with Island Housing Trust. A year-round Edgartown neighborhood. Rooftop solar arrays combine with high-performance envelopes. A pedestrian-friendly environment and native landscaping enhance the feeling of community
10 houses, completed in 2008, in partnership with Island Housing Trust. A year-round Edgartown neighborhood. Rooftop solar arrays combine with high-performance envelopes. A pedestrian-friendly environment and native landscaping enhance the feeling of community
.jpg)
Four apartments, completed in 1997, in partnership with Dukes County Regional Housing Authority and the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank. A pivotal, early demonstration of how the island's affordable housing and conservation communities could collaborate.
Four apartments, completed in 1997, in partnership with Dukes County Regional Housing Authority and the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank. A pivotal, early demonstration of how the island's affordable housing and conservation communities could collaborate.
One-, two-, and three-bedroom house designs, originally commissioned in 2010 by affordable housing advocate Madeline Blakely. These plans are available at no cost to qualified homeowners and housing organizations. To learn more, contact info@southmountain.com.
One-, two-, and three-bedroom house designs, originally commissioned in 2010 by affordable housing advocate Madeline Blakely. These plans are available at no cost to qualified homeowners and housing organizations. To learn more, contact info@southmountain.com.
10 houses, completed in 2008, in partnership with Island Housing Trust. A year-round Edgartown neighborhood. Rooftop solar arrays combine with high-performance envelopes. A pedestrian-friendly environment and native landscaping enhance the feeling of community.
10 houses, completed in 2008, in partnership with Island Housing Trust. A year-round Edgartown neighborhood. Rooftop solar arrays combine with high-performance envelopes. A pedestrian-friendly environment and native landscaping enhance the feeling of community.
We're ready to help your campus thrive for decades to come.
Every collaboration starts with a conversation.
