Muddy River Design - Adam Peterson

Adam Peterson

Adam Peterson earned his degree in Drafting & Communications from Central Oregon Community College in 2001. After graduation he worked for several local companies including surveying, building material design & estimating, commercial architecture and a production home builder. While working on the design team for the home builder, Adam gained valuable drafting & project management experience in the residential construction field. These skills have influenced his design career for more than 20 years.

In 2000, Adam founded Muddy River Design, LLC. And, in 2016 built his own home. Followed by founding another business in 2018, Peterson Home Builders, LLC. Adam prides himself in building investment properties throughout Bend to further is knowledge of residential construction & design. 

Adam is a member of Central Oregon Builders Association and continues to represent builders and home owners during the permitting process with City of Bend and Deschutes County.

As all Central Oregon residents, Adam enjoys the outdoors. He fills his leisure time on the lakes and rivers in the Summers and shredding the slopes of Mt. Bachelor in the Winters. And, of course enjoys and nice IPA from time to time.

Custom Homes, Speculative Homes, ADU’s, Stock Plans & Building Permit Submittals

2020: COBA Excellence Awards – 2019 Home Designer of the Year


2008 – 2020: COBA Tour of Homes – Best Architectural Design & Best of Show


2009 – 2017: AIBD Design Awards – 1st & 2nd Place House Design under 2000sf 



2000: Central Oregon Community College – Associates of Applied Science in Drafting & Communications


2004: AIBD – Professional Builder Designer 


2007: Central Oregon Community College Certification – Sustainable Building Advisory Program (SBA) 


2010: Earth Advantage Certification – Sustainable Homes Professional (CSHP)