Marianne Hyde

Co-Founder and Principal at ZH Architects

Marianne Hyde is the co-founder and principal of ZH Architects, an award-winning architecture firm based in New York City, which she has been a part of since its establishment in 2000. She has been a registered architect in New York since 2000 and holds certifications as an NCARB Certified Architect, a Certified Passive House Tradesperson, and a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction (BD+C) .1 2

Education and Experience

Hyde received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Environmental Design from Parsons School of Design and her Master of Architecture from Columbia University. Her professional experience spans over two decades, during which she has worked at notable firms including Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and Diana Kellogg Architect, before founding ZH Architects with Stas Zakrzewski .1 2

Focus and Contributions

At ZH Architects, Hyde emphasizes sustainable design practices, particularly in the context of Passive House and Mass Timber construction. The firm is recognized for integrating modern design principles with advanced technologies to create low-carbon, high-performance buildings. Hyde and her team are committed to addressing climate change challenges while ensuring affordability and accessibility in their projects .1 2 3

Professional Affiliations

In addition to her architectural practice, Hyde is involved in various initiatives promoting sustainability in architecture and has built a reputation for her hands-on leadership approach throughout the lifecycle of projects .1 2

Experience

Principal at ZH Architects

Partner at Kianoury + Hyde Architects, Senior Designer at Diana Kellogg Architect, Junior Designer at Bryce Sanders Architecture, Junior Designer at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)