"Verdacity’s team has incredible knowledge in all aspects of [sustainability] from project inception all the way through construction. Their responsiveness to inquiries, submittal reviews, and design feedback is nothing short of impressive. They continually prove to be an integral part of any project’s success that they are involved in."
- Zach Thompson, Owner, Thompson Construction Inc.
TEAM
Verdacity is comprised of industry leaders that believe buildings can positively contribute to human and environmental health. We help bring high-performance green buildings to life through innovative approaches to energy, water, and resource use.
Kris Callori
Founder & Principal
AIA, NCARB, LEED Fellow, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ID+C, LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Fellow, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, Green Globes Professional, Biomimicry Specialist
Kris is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Verdacity. A licensed architect and visionary leader, she has been a national force in advancing the green building movement since 2000. Kris believes that as designers and inhabitants of the planet, we hold an innate ability to create built environments that are deeply integrated with their natural context.
Kris is a member of the inaugural class of LEED Fellows and a Guiding Principles Fellow. She has also served in the Urban Land Institute’s Health Leadership Network, contributing to influential frameworks that connect the built environment to human health and well-being.
Her leadership and impact have been recognized widely, including honors such as Women of Influence (Albuquerque Business First, 2018) and the One Albuquerque Award (2024).
Huang Banh
Principal
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, GPCP, GGP
Huang is a licensed architect and Principal at Verdacity. His expertise in green building project management, green criteria for rating systems, and developing strategies for meeting high-performance benchmarks provides a solid foundation for clients working towards sustainability goals. Huang is passionate about design education and environmental advocacy, is a mentor to architecture students and the chair of AIA New Mexico’s Committee on the Environment.
Kevin Harris
Associate
Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Kevin is Verdacity’s Director of Technical Services, providing daylight modeling, carbon accounting, and building life cycle material assessments. His background in architecture and engineering allows him to use a wide range of analytical skills to provide accurate accounting of the environmental impacts of building construction. His ability to convey complex information in simple way enables our clients to better understand their role in creating healthier built environments.
Ifreet Rahima
Associate
Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C, GGP
Ifreet's background in education and architecture allows her to provide high-quality deliverables to our clients. She specializes in an array of green building certifications, including LEED and Green Globes. Ifreet is passionate about architecture that can respond to climate change and is working towards solutions to help society adapt to environmental crises.
Ryan Jaramillo
Project Coordinator
Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Ryan is a Project Coordinator at Verdacity, working primarily with our Design Services team. He earned a Master of Architecture degree from the University of New Mexico, and has a background in fine art & custom fabrication, and solar photovoltaic design.
IMAGE CREDITS: Jessica Roybal & Kari Fournier