Sarah Weissman Dirsa, AIA, LEED AP, SEED

Principal, KG+D Architects

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Sarah Weissman Dirsa is an architect and Associate with KG+D Architects in Mount Kisco, NY. KG+D specializes in school architecture and buildings rooted in the community. Sarah’s work focuses on creating dynamic spaces in which people can be inspired, healthy and connected. She has a particular interest in finding overlaps between curriculum and design to produce Next Generation Learning institutes that motivate and excite both students and educators. Prior to joining KG+D, she was an Associate at HOK where she co-founded HOK IMPACT and served as the first ever Global Chair of Social Responsibility. Sarah is the recipient of several awards including the 2015 AIA Young Architects Award, the 2015 ENR Midwest 20 Under 40 Award, and the 2013 BD+C 40 Under 40 Award. She was selected as a Next City Vanguard in 2012, was a fellow in the New Leaders Council class of 2013, and was named in 2013 in St. Louis Magazine as part of the Generation Now. She received her undergraduate degree in English from Binghamton University and received a Masters in Architecture and a Masters in Urban Design from Washington University in St. Louis.