Kamila Altman, AIA CPHC
Kami has over 20 years of experience designing mixed-use developments, community-oriented projects, and senior, supportive, and affordable housing in Chicago, Baltimore, and New York City. As a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC), she integrates occupant health, building performance, and energy efficiency into every stage of the design process. Kami is leading the advancement of sustainable renovation strategies at PXD. Her renovation project was selected as a winner of the NYSERDA Empire Building Challenge, demonstrating innovative approaches to high-performance building retrofits and decarbonization. She also serves as Co-Chair of the AIANY Design for Aging Committee, where she shares her expertise in thoughtful, inclusive design for senior and supportive housing while advocating for stronger standards and best practices that better serve older adults and other vulnerable communities.
University of Illinois at Chicago, Master of Architecture
Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning
Registered Architect, State of Illinois, New York State
Certified Passive House Consultant
Co-Chair, AIA New York Design for Aging Committee
Architects Focus: Mainstreaming High Performance, New York Passive House, 2021
NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence, AIA New York, 2020