Since earning her bachelor’s degree in architecture from Virginia Tech, Kristen Uitto has assembled over 20 years of professional experience in residential buildings at all cost levels, including single-family, multi-family, affordable housing, and cohousing. While at Caddis, she has broadened her experience to include deep energy-retrofits, eco-tenant finishes, and community master planning.
Her passion for building science and sustainable design led her to become a LEED Accredited Professional and a Certified Passive House Consultant. She is also a licensed architect in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Oregon, Idaho, Wisconsin, and Virginia.
Kristen is well trained in the art of bringing high-quality design work into clear and accurate construction documents. She is a skilled communicator in working with clients and coordinating consultants as well as those working in the trades. Her strong design sense and technical expertise enable her to carry a project through from concept design to construction.
As a principal at Caddis, Kristen has a deep commitment to her work as a professional architect and leads the office in getting the job, getting the job done, and getting the job done right. A master of multitasking, Kristen is steadfast and unflappable even when there are many competing demands for attention. She nimbly shifts gears and focuses on what needs her attention most. And when there is a big project with many moving parts, Kristen calmly and steadily moves things along for our clients in a way they highly value.
Kristen is committed to a small eco footprint and lives in a walkable neighborhood in Boulder with her husband and four young daughters. She enjoys exploring this beautiful region with her family.
