“The most successful community buildings are those that serve today’s needs while creating lasting value for future generations.”
Jeffrey Elliott, AIA, LEED AP is an Associate Design Principal with more than 30 years of experience designing educational, civic and community facilities. His work spans K12 public and independent schools, higher education, municipal buildings and community-centered projects, where thoughtful design, sustainability and long-term performance are central to every solution. Recognized for his thoughtful approach and disciplined design process, Jeff works closely with clients and project teams to create buildings that respond to their context, strengthen communities and support the experiences of the people who use them.
Through his long career, Jeff has combined strong design leadership with a deep commitment to sustainable design and environmental stewardship. A long-time advocate for integrating high-performance building strategies into architectural practice, he has guided projects pursuing LEED, CHPS and other sustainable building standards. His experience balancing design excellence, technical performance and operational goals has been crucial in helping clients create facilities that are resilient, efficient and responsive to their communities.
Jeff believes successful community projects begin with listening and learning. Working closely with educators, community leaders and stakeholders, Jeff is deliberate in guiding projects from early planning through design, helping clients translate aspirations into buildings that are functional, welcoming and enduring. His thoughtful approach, technical expertise and commitment to collaboration have made him a valued partner on projects that serve the public good.
Jeff earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and is a registered architect in Connecticut and Massachusetts. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Green Building Council and served on the organization’s Committee for Green Schools.
Awards and Recognition
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School, New Haven, CT
AIA Connecticut Design Merit Award (2020)
Martin Luther King, Jr., Campus, Hartford, CT
AIA Connecticut/Connecticut Preservation Elizabeth Mills Brown Award (2023)
AIA Connecticut Merit Award for Interior Architecture (2022)
Connecticut Building Congress Project Team Awards, Award of Merit (2021)
Project Experience
K–12 public schools
Independent schools
Higher education
Civic and municipal facilities
Community centers
Public recreation facilities
Representative Clients
Cheshire Academy
City of Hartford
New Fairfield Public Schools
State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (CT DAS)
University of Saint Joseph
Representative Projects
Bullard Havens Technical High School – Bridgeport, CT
Martin Luther King Jr. Campus – Hartford, CT
New Fairfield High School – New Fairfield, CT
Barack H. Obama Magnet and University Lab School
University of Saint Joseph, O’Connell Athletic Center – West Hartford, CT
Experience
34 Years
Capabilities
Educational planning and design
Civic architecture
Sustainable design
Project feasibility and concept development
High-performance buildings
Design leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Credentials
Licensed Architect, registered in Connecticut and Massachusetts
