NEW ENGLAND ARCHITECTS
Who We Are
ZED is a New England architecture and mechanical design firm grounded in a simple idea: the most beautiful buildings and the most sustainable buildings are one and the same.
We are a Massachusetts WBE-certified firm based in Boston, with team members in Brooklyn and Portland. Our work spans custom homes, multifamily buildings, and energy consulting.
Across every project, the principle holds: how a building performs and how it feels to live in are not separate considerations - they are the same question, resolved through design.
Mission
To create beautiful, healthy buildings to empower families, uplift communities, and improve our living world.
Vision
ZeroEnergy Design strives toward a socially just and equitable world where buildings make positive contributions to the environment. We envision a status quo of energy positive, carbon neutral buildings, made of biodegradable and recyclable materials. Our work instills love through creating spaces that are beautiful, functional, durable, and provide healthy, comfortable environments for living.
Our Name
We take our name from the industry term zero energy, which is defined as a building that creates as much energy as it uses. A zero energy building is the result of a multi-disciplined effort and thus appropriately symbolizes our integrated design philosophy and approach.
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Managing Director
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. 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.
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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.
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Senior Project Manager
With over 25 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. 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. 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.
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Senior Arcitect/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. 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.
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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. 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.
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Designer
Elaine is a designer interested in the intersection of housing and sustainability. She believes that all housing should be beautiful, comfortable, and sustainable. With experience across scales from urban planning to community centers, Elaine has a deep interest in community-based design. She received a Master of Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Policy from Middlebury College. In addition to practice, Elaine has also taught at UC Berkeley and Wentworth Institute of Technology.
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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.
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Architect
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 and her Master of Architecture from Yale University.
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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.
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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.