ABOUT US

Freyr Design provides residential design and permitting support, with an emphasis on building science, real-world constructability, and homes that support health and well-being.

The practice is led by Matt Hart, who grew up around building and learned early how much outcomes depend on details, sequencing, and clear documentation. With an academic background in integrative physiology and neurobiology, the work is shaped by a systems mindset: evidence-driven decisions, careful analysis, and design solutions that perform as well as they look.

That lens also shows up in the human side of the work. Homes influence sleep, stress, attention, and daily routines, so the design process considers human-centered factors like light, acoustics, circulation, and the small friction points of everyday use—pulling from ideas that show up in well-designed products and tools.

MATT

Residential design has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up around building, learning from a designer-builder parent and spending years close to the field side of the work.

My foundation is also strongly scientific. I studied integrative physiology and neurobiology, and I still approach building problems the same way I approach biology: as interconnected systems that can be understood, tested, and improved. That perspective shows up in how I design and document—clear reasoning, research-driven decisions, and a focus on comfort, durability, and long-term performance.

That background also shapes the goal. Homes affect how people feel and function day to day, so health and well-being, human-centered design, and the psychology of spaces stay front of mind for me. I’m always looking for ways to reduce friction in everyday routines and design environments that feel intuitive to live in—where the layout is legible at a glance, the “right” path is obvious, and the house supports routines instead of fighting them.

Today I run Freyr Design and focus on residential design and permitting.

Outside of work, I’m usually mountain biking, listening to an audio book (or both), or trying to keep up with my Malinois.