About Karen

Karen’s professional skills and passion for architectural design, not to mention more than 44 years offering design and drafting services, lends an extensive skill set and energy to all her unique projects.

Karen has been located in Lethbridge for 46 years.  She is a graduate of both Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge.  She served as an instructor in the Lethbridge College’s Engineering, Design & Drafting Program as well as the Interior Design Program.  She is an advisor to the National Research Council on Senior Housing. She is also a 3D sculptural artist and jewelry designer

Residential Construction

Design of hundreds of custom homes, renovations and additions in Southern Alberta and throughout Western Canada and Montana

Commercial Construction

60+ commercial projects completed.  Examples provided on request

The Team:  Karen’s Design & Drafting 

In addition to design and drafting services provided directly by Karen, she has assembled an extensive group of subcontracted, experienced professional engineers, drafts people and designers who bring additional expertise in:

  • Commercial design
  • Seniors & Accessable housing
  • Affordable housing
  • Renovations and Additions
  • Energy efficient and Solar designs
  • Accessible housing
  • ICF Foam block, Structural Insulated Panels, Log and Alternative constructions
  • Interior Design
  • Energy Audits