About

A. Krista Sykes, PhD, is the founder of ARCHITECTURE IN CONTEXT, a firm that provides research and analysis for design and building professionals. Krista is an established author, educator, and consultant. She currently leads competitive intelligence workshops for architects, and she has taught for a number of architectural programs. As a researcher and a consultant, Krista provides valuable insights that reflect her unique understanding of design, the architectural industry, and the built environment.

Krista received her BA in Architecture from Princeton University and her PhD in Architectural History and Theory from Harvard University and Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. Her professional experience includes:
• Published author, books and articles
• Workshop leader, Research and Competitive Intelligence for architects
• Assistant professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Adjunct faculty, Rhode Island School of Design & Boston Architectural Center
• Managing editor, Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians
• Presenter, panelist, lecturer, & design critic at a variety of venues

Recent publications and speaking engagements include:
• Best Practices in Competitive Intelligence: Learning from Other Industries, workshop for SMPS Boston, Oct. 2011
• “Sustainability in Casino Design and Operation,” with Chaser Gaffnery, LEED AP; Tom Sykes AIA; and Dr. Izzy Posner. World Association for Sustainable Development, 9th International Conference, Oct. 2011
•“Best Practices in Competitive Intelligence,” SMPS Foundation White Paper, Thought Leadership Series, Aug. 2011
•”Do You Need A Plaque To Be Green?” Banker & Tradesman, Mar. 2011
• Build Boston 2010, Nov. 2010 (two workshops)