Chris Achenbach – Having started his career as the designer and builder of strawbale homes, sustainability has long been a priority for Chris. Both a licensed architect and contractor, he oversees the design and construction of Zocalo's developments. This architect led design-build approach maximizes value, streamlines decisions, and is fundamental to the delivery of high quality sustainable projects. In addition to managing the construction of Zocalo, RiverClay, and Solera, Chris has been the architect and contractor for numerous other mixed use and adaptive reuse projects in urban areas.

Chris received a degree from the University of Vermont and a Master of Architecture degree at the University of Colorado. He is Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Sustainable Communities Committee, sits on the ULI Executive Committee, and has served on the Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Sustainable Building Task Force and the Denver Mayor’s Development Advisory Committee. Design awards include the University of Colorado 1st Place Award for the design of "An Affordable Alternative-Materials House," and the Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute Honorable mention for the design of "An Affordable Masonry Home."

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