"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, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional, Green Globes Professional
Huang is a Principal at Verdacity. As a licensed architect and sustainability leader, he believes architecture has the power to strengthen communities. His work focuses on bringing sustainability into the design process as an essential part of design excellence.
Huang is a LEED Accredited Professional, Green Globes Professional, and Guiding Principles Compliance Professional. He serves as Chair of AIA New Mexico’s Committee on the Environment, where he advances sustainability through education, advocacy, and collaboration.
His leadership has been recognized with the AIA New Mexico Associate Award, AIA Albuquerque Board Member of the Year, and Albuquerque Business First’s 40 Under 40.
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 across our Design Services, Technical Services, and Construction Administration teams. He brings experience in fine art, custom fabrication, and solar photovoltaic design, supporting projects from early design through implementation.
Sylas Rodriguez
Technical Specialist Intern
LEED Green Associate
Sylas is a Technical Specialist Intern at Verdacity, supporting building systems, digital workflows, and technical operations. He brings experience in architecture, fabrication, and information technology, including hands-on work with 3D printing, large-format plotting, and lab support within the University of New Mexico’s School of Architecture and Planning. He has also demonstrated leadership as President of the UNM AIAS chapter and as a founding member of NOMAS.
IMAGE CREDITS: Jessica Roybal & Kari Fournier