Katy is a licensed Civil Engineer and former Certified Passive House Consultant, LEED Homes Rater, Certified GreenPoint Rater, and Certified Energy Analyst with over 25 years experience. Katy holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan. She is a nationally sought-after expert in the high-performance building community for consulting, training, and speaking engagements. Katy believes that adequate planning and collaboration facilitate efficient, common-sense solutions while minimizing change orders, budget overruns, resource and energy waste.