About Us

 ​      Elizabeth has an extensive background in the construction industry for the last 20 years, and founded Built4Design Residential Academy based on the lack of construction education for the interior design and real estate professions. Having graduated with a masters degree in real estate and construction management from the University of Denver, she applies her construction knowledge to her presentations and workshops, resulting in learning opportunities that are not only inspiring and impactful, but retainable. 

Elizabeth currently holds the "Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer" certification from the NKBA, the highest designation in the kitchen and bath design industry. She also holds two specialty badges from the NKBA, designating her as a "Floorplan and Specification Specialist" and "Remodeling Specialist". Elizabeth is also a "Certified Living in Place Professional " through the Living-In-Place Institute. She is able to advise on how the aging population, and homeowners with physical disabilities can design and modify their homes to be accessible, comfortable and safe for many years to come. Elizabeth holds her brokers license in the state of Colorado, with Roost Realty LLC. and in conjunction with her graduate degree, she can analyze current real estate trends and resale value, educating her clients on how to efficiently capitalize on their real estate investment.  

  In 2019, Elizabeth was hired as an Adjunct Instructor for the Heritage School of Interior Design to teach construction management to aspiring designers. She saw a need in the interior design industry for interior designers to be more educated in the construction side of design, and built a six week curriculum specifically for designers. 

Thus, Built4Design Residential Academy was born. Elizabeth also speaks at national and regional conferences and local industry association events. She lives in Denver with her husband, two daughters, Betty and Lucy, and a bernedoodle named Lewis. Originally from Seattle, she moved to Denver for graduate school and never left!