Michael Helm & Associates is an architectural firm located on 7th Avenue in Santa Cruz and serves most of the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay areas. Along with specializing in architecture and planning, the firm also specializes in interior and lighting design, the use of solar energy and the installation and designs of state-of-the-art media and entertainment spaces. Michael Helm also serves residential and commercial clients alike by appointment, and the firm's lead designer, Michael Helm, has more than 24 years of experience in the field.