Stefanie Madriz

Stefanie has over twelve years of experience in the architecture, design, and sustainability industries. Her experience focuses on bioclimatic architectural design and the application of passive energies. She also has experience with construction documentation, 3D models, and general project management.

Within her sustainability capacity, Stefanie has extensive experience with the LEED Certification process, water consumption analyses, envelope analyses, materials application consultation, designing quality interior environments, planning for pollution control during construction, and development of pollution management plans and waste management plans. She also has extensive knowledge of international energy efficiency standards and experience with energy modeling and simulations.

Stefanie is fluent in both Spanish and English and has some proficiency in French.

Amanda’s leadership fosters a collaborative approach, leveraging the expertise of her team to develop holistic strategies tailored to project goals. Her portfolio includes over 150 LEED certifications, including 11 LEED-Platinum buildings, covering more than 15 million square feet of space. With a career spanning over 12 years since GreeNexus’ inception in 2012, Amanda has been instrumental in shaping sustainable communities and influencing policy changes in Texas and the southern region.

A licensed architect in Texas, Amanda’s contributions extend beyond project execution to leadership roles such as co-chair for the AIA Houston Committee on the Environment (COTE) and COTE regional team leader for the Gulf Coast and Southeast regions. She has also performed third-party verification and played a key role in policy development, including writing Appendix R to the Building Code for the City of Houston. Amanda’s current focus includes Integrative Charettes and Regenerative Design, working closely with project managers to deliver successful and sustainable buildings that inspire clients and communities alike.