The short version….
I’ve spent my career working to protect our environment and ensure that the spaces we build and occupy are both healthy for people and sustainable for the planet. I thrive on finding creative solutions to complex challenges and am passionate about making a meaningful impact through thoughtful, high-performance design.
The longer version….
Over the course of my career, I have worked at the intersection of design and building performance, supporting projects ranging from single buildings to large corporate campuses, universities, airports, and international developments. Prior to founding Kate Tart Architecture, I spent 15 years working within the green building certification space, including leadership roles focused on both LEED and WELL certification.
As Director of WELL Certification, I managed the day-to-day operations of the certification process for projects around the world. This included overseeing teams of reviewers and performance testing agents, coordinating global technical implementation, and guiding projects through the complexities of health-focused building standards. Earlier in my career, I worked extensively in LEED certification, serving as a reviewer, team lead, and subject matter expert for complex building and campus-scale projects.
I have also worked within architecture firms and property management organizations, helping guide real estate portfolios through sustainability certification and performance improvements.
What this means for my clients is practical, applied experience — not just theory. I understand how buildings perform in the real world. I understand the balance between design intent, budget, and measurable outcomes. And I understand how to translate high-level sustainability goals into decisions about insulation, mechanical systems, daylighting, materials, and long-term durability.
As a licensed architect, LEED AP, and WELL AP, I bring both design expertise and technical depth to each project. Whether we are pursuing formal certification or simply designing a healthier, more efficient home, the goal is the same: to create spaces that perform well, support human well-being, and age responsibly over time.
Sustainability, to me, is a responsibility and obligation to to be good stewards of this planet and to protect it for the generations that follow.
