A licensed architect with over seven years of professional experience, Patricia believes in the ethical responsibility of designers to create healthy human habitats that exist in harmony with their surrounding natural context. She seeks unique design solutions for every project, integrating ecological aesthetics and sustainable techniques with considerations for wellbeing and equity into visions that will positively impact people and nature. She prioritizes research and evidence-based approaches, leveraging measurable information to ensure the very best possible building performance and environments for all the people that inhabit them. Patricia’s work spans many different project types, including higher education facilities, non-profits, interior office & event space renovations, high-end residences, and museums. She is enjoying her role as a project architect and sustainable design specialist with EHDD in Seattle, WA.

Rebecca Sharkey is a Principal at EHDD, a West Coast Architecture and Interiors firm based in San Francisco and Seattle. Through projects including the recent transformation of KQED’s Headquarters in San Francisco and the AIA Headquarters Renewal in Washington DC, Rebecca prioritizes climate action through design with a focus on reimagining existing buildings and strengthening the ecological, cultural, and financial resilience of our communities. With additional expertise in community, cultural, and higher education facilities, she leads with an eye towards creating places that inspire and engage, and designing welcoming and nurturing environments where people and organizations thrive.