Kaylyn Kirby, AIA is an Associate Principal at Denver-based Semple Brown, leading with empathy across mixed-use, residential, office, hospitality, and adaptive reuse projects. Her life has led her from Canada to Louisiana, Minnesota, and Colorado—providing diverse perspectives on people, place, and design.
Active in the profession, Kaylyn has served on the AIA Colorado Board of Directors, multiple committees, and at the AIA National level with the Young Architects Forum as the Colorado Representative. She is passionate about giving back to the design community, bringing up the younger generation of architects, advocating for and advancing the profession.
Courses
It Takes a Village: A Guide to Parents and Caregivers in Architecture
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 12-1pm ET
Balancing professional demands with caregiving responsibilities remains a significant challenge in the architecture industry, often impacting employee well-being, retention, and firm culture. This strain on employees threatens the consistency and quality of professional service required to uphold the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants. This session explores how architecture firms can better support parents and caregivers through thoughtful policies and inclusive practices. Panelists will share key findings drawn from in-person workshops and conversations with professionals across the industry, revealing the lived experiences of caregivers and highlighting the gaps in current workplace support. Attendees will be introduced to the adaptive framework recommendations and practical tools aimed at fostering a more equitable and sustainable work environment—a necessary foundation for architecture professionals to focus adequately on design excellence and public safety.