I AM AIA
Carrie Anderson AIA, LEED AP, CPHC
I have been involved in custom residential architecture in the Puget Sound region and beyond since 2004, with projects ranging from small remodels and additions to multi-million-dollar new construction. A LEED Accredited Professional and PHIUS Certified Consultant (CPHC), I am a passionate advocate for regenerative design, dedicated to the merging of high performance, climate sensitive construction strategies with beautiful design. Outside of architecture I am an avid sailor and softball player.
I joined AIA Seattle because…
Several years ago, I became involved in the Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC). The community I found there has been a source of education, mentorship, and inspiration for me ever since. Membership in AIA Seattle became the next step in demonstrating my commitment to that group and the larger initiatives the AIA seeks to implement.
I was drawn to architecture as a profession when…
I started drawing floor plans when I was 10 years old – fascinated by the arrangement of spaces. My parents encouraged my hobby by taking me to the local library which happened to have a collection of earth sheltered and solar powered homes, sparking my interest in sustainable design.
How has my community has helped me get where I am?
The AEC industry has been a source of education, mentorship, and inspiration
throughout my career. I’m grateful for the lessons shared and enthusiastic to pay them forward to subsequent generations of emerging professionals.
