Business Details
Sustainable Architecture & Design Services
Kristi Byers Architect is a Southern California-based firm specializing in modern, minimal design with a focus on sustainability and adaptive reuse. Our expertise spans diverse projects including historic building renovations, international industrial parks, cannabis facility licensing, and LEED Platinum-certified office buildings. We prioritize client collaboration, leveraging strong listening skills and multidisciplinary team-building to meet project goals. Our approach emphasizes environmentally responsible architecture, material efficiency, and site-specific solutions.With experience since 2014 in cannabis facility design and decades of combined expertise in commercial and residential sectors, we navigate complex regulatory landscapes while maintaining design integrity. Our team excels in entitlement processes through municipal partnerships and delivers tailored solutions for challenging sites, historic contexts, and sustainability-driven projects.
Services
Architectural Design
Sustainable Design
LEED Certification
Adaptive Reuse
Cannabis Facility Design
Entitlement Services
Specialty Residential
Highlights and features
- We specialize in LEED Platinum-certified sustainable architecture.
- Our team has navigated cannabis facility regulations since 2014.
- We combine modern design with adaptive reuse expertise.
- We maintain strong municipal relationships for streamlined entitlements.
- Our architects hold industry-recognized sustainability certifications.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
- USGBC
- AIA San Diego Chapter
What people say
Modern architecture
Sustainability expertise
Collaborative approach
Regulatory knowledge
Creative solutions
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services blend modern aesthetics with functional innovation. We create site-specific solutions for commercial, residential, and industrial projects while prioritizing sustainability. Our process emphasizes client collaboration through every project phase from concept to construction.
Sustainable Design
We specialize in environmentally responsible architecture that reduces ecological impact. Our sustainable design approach incorporates energy-efficient systems, recycled materials, and LEED certification standards to create healthy spaces that minimize resource consumption and operational costs.
Adaptive Reuse
Our adaptive reuse expertise transforms historic structures into modern functional spaces. We preserve architectural heritage while implementing contemporary upgrades that meet current building codes and sustainability requirements for commercial and educational facilities.
Cannabis Facility Design
We provide comprehensive design solutions for cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and retail spaces. Our team navigates complex state and local regulations to create compliant, efficient facilities that optimize workflow and product quality since 2014.
LEED Certification
Our LEED-certified professionals guide projects through sustainable building standards. We implement energy-efficient systems, water conservation strategies, and healthy indoor environments to achieve LEED Platinum certifications for commercial office buildings and institutional facilities.
People
Kristi Byers
Architect
Kristi Byers is a licensed architect with expertise in sustainable design and adaptive reuse. She leads projects through complex regulatory processes and has specialized in cannabis facility design since 2014.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in sustainable design, adaptive reuse, LEED certification, cannabis facility design, and commercial architecture projects.
Do you work on historic building renovations?
Yes, we have extensive experience in adaptive reuse projects preserving historic structures while implementing modern upgrades.
Are you experienced with cannabis facility regulations?
Yes, we've specialized in cannabis facility design since 2014, navigating complex state and local licensing requirements.
Can you help achieve LEED certification?
Our team includes LEED-certified professionals who guide projects through LEED Platinum certification processes.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve San Diego County with projects in Escondido, South Park, North Park, and Julian areas.
