SOMETHING ABOUT US
Since 1984, KVD+ Architecture Incorporated has had the privilege of successfully building & restoring life in over several hundred residential, commercial, community and supportive housing projects. It’s our approach to problem solving; understanding the impact our designs have on people’s lives is what sets us apart from our colleagues. We consistently work as an integrated team partner with construction professionals and clients ensuring the success of all of our clients projects.
Kyle Van Dyke
President / ceo
ra / AIA / nCARB
Kyle is a graduate of Kansas State University and has studied and practiced sustainable, environmentally sensitive design and construction since the late 1970’s. Kyle’s pioneering product & design work with Princeton Energy Group/Harrison Fraker Architects involved commercial and residential design/build projects that included many techniques now found embedded in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. This experience also included experimentation with principles now found in the resurgent Passive House design and construction standards as well as development of insulating solar shading systems for passive solar thermal control.
Kyle is an expert in the design and construction of all housing types and, in 1996, was the first architect to win an Equality, Dignity and Independence award from Easter Seals and the American Institute of Architects for the design of two prototype group homes for folks with special needs. With insights learned in work with energy, the environment, disabilities and construction, he is now focused on design for people with all abilities using the principles of Supportive Architecture.
Patricia Totaro
vice president
director of DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Patrica is a graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology earning her B Arch degree in 1989. Pat joined the firm as a Senior Associate in 2006 after several years of practicing architecture in the Princeton area. Her diverse experience includes private and supportive housing, higher education, health care, religious and corporate projects. Notable clients have included Habitat for Humanity, Princeton University, Institute for Advanced Study, Rutgers University and Merrill Lynch.
She has had the privilege of working with several notable architects that include Stanley Tigerman, FAIA, Michael Webb, Michael Landau, FAIA, John Clarke, FAIA, Fred Travisano, Michael Mostoller and Ronald Berlin. Her work with Mostoller/Travisano was included in the book New York Architects 2 published by Rizzoli.
As Vice President and Director of Design & Production at KVD+, Pat takes a lead role in the design & coordination of projects for the firm’s clientele. Her close attention to detail, knowledge of design and field supervision has been an integral part of the firm’s success. Her passion and experience has been vital to the formation and development of the principles of Supportive Architecture.