Harry L. Hunt, AIA, principal of Harry Hunt Architects, is a gifted designer and craftsman. Since opening his Stowe, Vermont-based architecture office in 2005, Harry has worked in and across a wide range of contexts, including commercial and residential buildings, urban planning, interiors, and landscapes. With over three decades of experience in architectural design, engineering, and construction, Harry balances a strong sense of aesthetics with cutting-edge building science and practical construction know-how.
A native Vermonter, Harry got his start in the industry as a teenager in Bakersfield, Vermont, working as a carpenter under the supervision of a local barn builder. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in engineering from the University of Vermont in 1986 and a Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado in 1994. Harry honed his hands-on construction skills working with George Schaeffer Construction in Vail, Colorado, then spent the next decade working for two of Colorado’s most-respected design firms: Barrett Studio Architects (AIA Colorado Firm of the Year 1998) in Boulder and Harry Teague Architects (AIA Western Region Firm of the Year 1994) in Aspen. Harry is a member of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified professional through the U.S. Green Building Council, and is a certified passive house designer by the Passive House Institute (PHI) in Darmstadt, Germany. He is also certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and is a licensed architect in Vermont. Harry recently joined the AIA 2030 Commitment, asserting a pledge to energy performance and its analysis.
