Principal Architect – Colleen Whyte

Design-focused, technically skilled and hard-working, with over 19 years of professional experience in the field of Architecture design. creative thinking, sustainability and building construction.

Expert interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, and solving problems creatively. A reputation for dependability, honesty, dedication and enthusiasm.

Background

Colleen is an OAA licensed Architect.

Colleen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (BA Hons) from the University of Greenwich in London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture from Kingston University, (both from London, UK).

Colleen is a LEED Accredited Professional (AP BD+C), and a Passive house Certified Designer. showcasing her commitment to sustainability and green building practices. She also has experience calculating embodied carbon and creating building energy models. Colleen has completed multiple projects with sustainable goals and has deep knowledge of energy-efficient and environmentally responsible architecture, as well as technical construction detailing and coordination skills, which are key to achieving performance requirements as designed.

As a Project Manager, Colleen has experience with leading multiple projects simultaneously. Working on institutional, healthcare, and multi-unit residential projects as well as small residential projects. Colleens diverse skill set ensures successful, creative, resilient and worthwhile, sustainable outcomes are achieved from start to finish.