Erica Weeks

Director of Green Building Certification

LEED Fellow, AIA, NCARB, EDAC, WELL AP, SITES AP, Living Future Accredited Professional, FITWEL Ambassador, TRUE Advisor

“Inquiry is the key to achieving sustainability excellence.”

Erica Weeks is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of the built environment while enhancing the human experience and exceeding financial expectations. A creative problem-solver, she approaches challenges with innovation and fosters synergies across various disciplines, excelling in complex cross-disciplinary calculations.

With more than 15 years of sustainability consulting experience, her cross-collaboration with owners, engineers, and contractors has been instrumental in delivering successful projects. Her impressive portfolio includes over 200 certified buildings across 18 states.

Recognized as one of Nashville’s Women of Influence in 2017 for her mentoring efforts, Erica continues to volunteer her expertise to local students, advisory boards, and national committees, such as the USGBC’s Water Technical Advisory Group, where she is the current chair. A passionate advocate for sustainable practices, she is frequently invited to speak at industry conferences and events about the future of sustainability and its impact on the built environment.

 

Licensure & Certifications

Architect – Licensed in California and Tennessee

ILFI Living Future Accredited Professional

FITWEL Ambassador

TRUE (Zero Waste) Advisor

SITES Accredited Professional

WELL Accredited Professional

ILFI Biophilic Design Certificate Holder

 

LEED Accreditations

LEED Fellow

LEED AP BD+C

LEED AP ID+C

LEED AP HOMES

LEED AP ND

LEED AP O+M

LEED for Cities + Communities Pro

USGBC Green Classroom Professional

 

Education

Bachelor of Architecture – University of Tennessee, Knoxville

 

 

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Lexington, KY 40502
info@paladin-inc.net
859.470.2798