Carrie Kramer Holbrook, Assoc. AIA is an award winning design leader in architectural design and planning. She is known for her multifaceted expertise and visionary approach to design and client leadership. Her thoughtful insights into clients needs and vision have earned her a reputation as an innovator. With a profound reverence for nature and a deep-seated commitment to environmental stewardship, Carrie's work consistently reflects her passion for creating spaces that harmonize human needs with the natural world.
A servant leader who respects others and delivers results, Carrie is a powerful leadership presence in the design process, promoting innovation by harnessing the collective intelligence of the group. Her leadership approach is centered on design excellence, standing firm on necessary actions, and nurturing a culture of respect and collaboration. By valuing each team member's contributions, she cultivates a vibrant environment that inspires creativity and fosters growth.
16+
Years Experience
With over 16 years experience, Carrie has lead and contributed to many large scale and complex projects. Her process is focused on design leadership in the early phases of design: visioning clients goals, design research and sustainability assessment, setting design intent, iterative conceptualization, concept design, and schematic development of complex and innovative details.
Furthermore, Carrie is an advocate for inclusive design methodologies in the design process and is involved in community organizations, such as the local AIA-DC chapter, where she is a member of the design excellence committee. In years past, she has co-chaired and served as the mentorship chair for the AIA-DC Equity Committee by WIELD (Women Inspire Emerging Leaders in Design). Carrie's subject matter expertise include:
Carrie is a champion for the AIA-Framework for Design Excellence, and has a proven history of earning awards and recognition for her projects through the local AIA chapters design awards programs in the DC, MD, VA area receiving Awards of Excellence from AIA-Northern Virginia in 2019, 2020 & 2021. Carrie regularly serves as an invited critic on design juries at local universities.