Jesse Schwartzberg, a graduate of the Masters of Architecture program at the University of Oregon, returned to his hometown of Saranac Lake, NY in 2011, to found Black Mountain Architecture, PLLC. While at Oregon, Jesse acquired a comprehensive understanding of contemporary green building techniques and honed his understanding of modern building science principles.

As a native of the Adirondacks who worked as a finish carpenter for six years before attending architecture school, Jesse is uniquely suited to work within the existing Adirondack architectural vernacular. By combining his local experience with the knowledge he acquired in Oregon, Jesse takes a fresh approach to architecture in the Adirondacks.