TEAM
PRINCIPALS
STEPHANIE HOROWITZ, AIA CPHC
MANAGING DIRECTOR
As Managing Director of ZeroEnergy Design, Stephanie orchestrates the firm’s portfolio of net-zero energy and Passive House certified projects, with a focus on the residential sector. She believes that great design should enhance the value of each place, be long-lasting, and make optimal utility of both space and energy. Recently awarded Boston Home Magazine's Best Sustainable Architect, her work has garnered a design award from the Boston Society of Architects as well as Citation for Sustainable Design. Her designs have appeared in notable publications such as Architectural Record, Design New England, New England Home and The New York Times. In addition to her role at ZED, Stephanie served on the Massachusetts Design Selection Board as the AIA of Massachusetts' representative and is a founding board member and former President of Passive House Massachusetts. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University. Stephanie is a Certified Passive House Consultant and a Registered Architect in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
JORDAN GOLDMAN, CPHC
ENGINEERING PRINCIPAL
Jordan Goldman is a specialist in energy modeling, HVAC systems, and manages the firm's mechanical design practice. He is fluent in building envelope strategies and energy efficient construction systems, building science design principles, as well as mechanical system design, specification, and sizing for enhanced energy performance. Additionally, he is experienced in sizing and specifying renewable energy systems, such as photovoltaics and solar hot water. Jordan's energy expertise has been has been featured on National Public Radio (NPR) and he has served as a judge for the NAHB Research Center's Energy Value Housing Awards. He is a Certified Passive House Consultant. Jordan studied Environmental Engineering at Cornell University, where he received a Bachelor of Science & Master of Engineering.
ASSOCIATES
ERIKA L. DEROCHE, aia
cphc LEED BD+C
ARCHITECT/PROJECT MANAGER
Erika believes in forward-thinking design that embraces community and addresses both societal and individual needs. She has performed the role of project architect and project manager on many new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects for multifamily buildings (40, 50, 75, 104, 132, 195 units). She also has experience with hospitality buildings, including a boutique hotel and several restaurants. Her responsibilities include programming, site/zoning analysis, schematic design, design development, permitting, construction documents, and construction administration, among others. Erika is a Certified Passive House Consultant, a LEED Accredited Professional, and a Registered Architect in Massachusetts. She received a Master of Architecture from Boston Architectural College.
Noah Fitch, AIA
Architect/Project Manager
Noah is passionate about designing healthy, high-performance and beautiful homes. He has experience working on a number of building typologies including large scale residential, multi-family affordable housing and custom single-family residences. Noah is well versed in designing within a range of architectural styles, and draws influences from having grown up in New England before spending many years practicing in California. His interest in sustainable architecture derives from his fascination with the natural world and commitment to environmentalism. At ZED, Noah is responsible for taking his projects through every stage of design and construction, including site/zoning analysis, schematic design, design development, construction drawings and construction administration. Noah is a Registered Architect and received his Master of Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science in Geology & Art History from St. Lawrence University.
MATT GENAZE, AIA
CPHC LEED AP
Architect/PROJECT MANAGER
Matt focuses on the design of the built environment with future generations in mind, producing sustainable architecture and maximizing its capacity to positively influence the lives of its inhabitants. Matt has worked in Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles on a diverse range of residential, multi-family housing, academic, institutional, and civic buildings. As Architect and Project Manager at ZED, his responsibilities include project design, coordinating drawing production and consultants, specifications, design development, specification and code review, as well as construction administration. Matt is a Certified Passive House Consultant, a LEED Accredited Professional, and a Registered Architect in Massachusetts. He received a Master of Architecture from Rice University and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
JOHN MUCCIARONE
CPHC LEED AP
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
With over 20 years of architectural experience, John has worked on the design and construction of single-family residences, multi-family housing, small institutional buildings, and academic buildings. As Senior Project Manager at ZED, John's responsibilities include schematic design, design development, coordinating drawing production, specification and code review, as well as construction administration. John originally began designing single-family homes in the Pacific Northwest before coming to Boston to first join Maryann Thompson Architects and then later, Davis Square Architects. Since 2008, John has been a studio instructor at the Boston Architectural College teaching the Masters Foundation Design studio. He is a Certified Passive House Consultant and a LEED Accredited Professional. John received a Master of Architecture and a Certificate in Urban Planning and Design from the University of Washington, and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Maryland.
DESIGNERS
Fernanda Castillo
designer
Fernanda has both national and international experience having worked as a designer in the USA, Brazil, and Mexico. She has expertise with a variety of project types, including commercial, residential, and stage design projects. Fernanda is keenly interested in the merging of architecture and horticulture; she believes in applying sustainable values to architecture through integrating productive landscapes, human experience and design. Fernanda obtained her Bachelor of Architecture from the Boston Architectural College in May 2021 and is a certified Permaculture designer from the University of Oregon.
Katelin Morgan
Designer
Katelin believes in an equitable and sustainable approach to design. She established standards and advised architects in design and building performance while in her previous role at an affordable housing developer. Her involvement in several design build programs throughout her studies allowed her to develop a practical and creative approach to design. She is passionate about combining function and beauty in high performance homes. Katelin holds a Master in Architecture and a Master in Sustainable Real Estate Development from Tulane University as well as a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Miami University.
Kate believes in a multifaceted approach to sustainable design. Each project should uniquely consider its environmental, social, and economic impact and draw inspiration from both local and global precedent. While working in central Virginia, Kate gained experience with a wide range of multifamily and single family project types, including residential, commercial, and institutional projects. She has experience supporting projects through every phase of the design process including site/zoning analysis, schematic design, design development, construction drawings and construction administration. Kate earned her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia in 2018 and her Masters of Architecture from Yale in 2023.
NEW BUSINESS & MARKETING
Regina King
Business manager
Regina brings a strong business background in human resource management, project management, operations and administration across many industries. She brings a track record of building engaging productive culture for in-office and remote teams. With her experience and skills as an environmental activist Regina has helped transform and educate the Ipswich School District and Town into being more sustainable and green. As co-founder of Ipswich Sustainable Education, Regina helped lead a group of dedicated volunteers, administrators, and students in reducing waste, starting composting programs, implementing green teams, installing community gardens, and channelling local farm produce into cafeterias, leading the School District to be a recipient of The National Green Ribbon award in 2018. With a degree in Marketing from Northeastern University, Regina is your first contact for all ZED project inquiries.
Alex Rabe
MBA
Marketing Manager
Alex is a marketing and graphic design professional with 14 years of experience in the architecture and construction industry. He is a creative thinker and doer, armed with the communication and digital design skills to bring ideas to life. Alex manages both the strategic and tactical aspects of the firm’s marketing initiatives and collaborates with the firm’s principals on new business opportunities. Previous to joining ZED, Alex held similar roles at project management firms Anser Advisory and Pinck & Co., architecture firm Studio Daniel Libeskind, and public relations firm Rubenstein Associates. Alex has an M.B.A. from Babson college, F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business and a B.S. from Northwestern University.
ALUMNI
James Beasley
James brought a deeply rooted sense of sustainability to the projects he designed at ZED. After beginning his career as a carpenter creating green custom homes on the coast of Maine, James made sustainability the basis of his design philosophy and approach. James strove to create buildings that endure. James is a Registered Architect in Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, and is NCARB certified.
ADAM PRINCE
Adam Prince joined ZED in 2006, managing business development for the firm, including acquisition of new clients, marketing, and public relations. Previous to joining ZeroEnergy Design, he co-created and built a professional services company from two people into one hundred staff members and serviced clients such as IKEA, Boston Consulting Group, Star Trek, and Goldman Sachs. Adam is a Licensed Massachusetts Construction Supervisor, a LEED for Homes Green Rater, a board member of the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative (CVEC), and the former co-chair of the USGBC Cape & Islands Interest Group. He attended the University of Massachusetts for Business Management and Filmmaking.
EMILE CHIN-DICKEY
Emile Chin-Dickey, a co-founder of ZeroEnergy Design, returned to Cornell as an MBA Candidate and Roy H. Park Leadership Fellow. At ZED, he helped the firm develop its financial and data analysis tools and processes. Previously, he worked as a Senior Consultant at Kaiser Associates in its corporate strategy practice. Emile holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Cornell University.
DAVID WAX
David Wax, a co-founder of ZeroEnergy Design, started a sister company focused on the mass housing market. At ZED, he helped build the firm’s design and consulting business. Before joining ZED, David was a Senior Consultant in the Energy Practice at Deloitte Consulting. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Business Administration from the Johnson School at Cornell University.
BEN UYEDA
Ben Uyeda, a co-founder of ZeroEnergy Design, now spends his time focused on design within the maker space at his business HomeMade Modern. Ben has previously been a visiting lecturer at Cornell University where he developed an original curriculum to teach the principles of sustainable design at Cornell, and he continues to lecture on topics in Sustainable Design at Northeastern University. Ben holds a Bachelor and Master of Architecture from Cornell University School of Architecture.
JAMIE MALONEY
Former Project Designer
Olga Ryabenko
Former Senior Project Manager
KARA HUNZIKER
Former Designer & Project Manager