Hafsa Burt | Source | Founder, Lead Architect at hb+a Architects

Hafsa Burt, a seasoned architect with 24 years of experience, leads hb+a Architects, a studio she founded in 2006. A graduate of SCAD with a Master of Architecture, her diverse portfolio spans from the San Francisco Airport to multifamily and medical office buildings. As an environmental advocate, Burt champions carbon-neutral and regenerative building designs, focusing on indoor air quality and eliminating toxins. She's a recognized expert in "Healthy Building Practices," actively contributing to state-level legislation on the built environment and climate change. Burt, a member of the AIA California Climate Action Committee, is involved in policy advocacy for decarbonizing construction and addressing Embodied Carbon. Her accolades include ENR’s 20 Under 40, AIA Young Architects' Honor Award, and design awards from Fast Company and the German Design Council. A LEED Fellow with USGBC and GBCI, Burt's leadership extends to her development arm, Box Lab, dedicated to zero energy/carbon building projects.