We believe good design is a collaborative process. Wonderful buildings spring from the hopes, dreams and aspirations of the people who use them, and architects help translate those visions into reality. Good buildings reflect the character of the people who use them and at the same time, are in balance with their surroundings, the environment, and the realities of budget. As your architect, we are your ally and your advocate. We listen carefully to what you want and need and help you build it. We strive to make the process rich, rewarding and fun!

Wyeth Architects LLC is a Connecticut-based architectural firm. We design for residential, institutional, educational, entertainment, retail and commercial clients. Our work has received numerous awards for design excellence. With decades of experience in new construction, renovation, and restoration, we know how to work within your budget to create designs that look good and feel right.

We offer complete architectural services, from design consultation to construction documents and construction administration, as well as specialty services: energy conservation, historic preservation, and help with municipal approval processes.

Our deep interest in sustainable design practices gives us experience with photovoltaics, low-head hydro, wind, passive solar, super insulation, ground source heat pumps, water sourced heat pumps, and alternative energy sources. To make buildings more efficient, we utilize all appropriate techniques and approaches including recycled materials, cradle-to-cradle strategies and strategic energy conservation and usage. LEED accredited and Passive House Certified professionals are on staff.

As a CT-based architecture firm (close to NY, MA, RI, VT and NH), we are centrally located to perform work throughout New England.

Principal Bios

Wyeth Architects LLC

  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • CT Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
  • United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
  • Connecticut Passive House (CTPH)
  • New York Passive House (NYPH)
  • Passive House Institute
  • National Trust for Historic Preservation
  • American Alliance of Museums
  • Professional Women in Construction
  • American Planning Association
  • Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)
  • Southern New England American Planning Association (SNEAPA)

Leonard Wyeth AIA, CPHD principal

With more than 45 years of experience, Leonard’s work displays his deep creativity, and resourcefulness. His projects have included new houses, house renovations and restorations, interior design, landscape design, space planning, site planning, campus planning as well as institutional, corporate and urban design.
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Sara D. Holmes AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CPHD

Sara is a licensed architect, member of AIA, a LEED AP BD+C, and a PHI Certified Passive House Designer. She is also a founding member and Secretary for Connecticut Passive House. Sara has been with Wyeth Architects since 2009 working on numerous residential and institutional projects.
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AWARDS

PASSIVE HOUSE

The Legacy Theatre

The Legacy Theatre

  • 2022 Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit
  • 2022 AIA Connecticut Sustainable Architecture Award of Merit
  • 2022 Elizabeth Mills Brown Award of Excellence
  • 2022 Green Building Awards: Retrofit Award of Merit
PASSIVE HOUSE

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CTGBC 2021 Green Building Awards: Judy Swann Green Advocate Award

  • Sara Holmes
PASSIVE HOUSE

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AIA Connecticut 2021 Volunteer Of The Year

  • Design Committee Co-Chair Leonard Wyeth
PASSIVE HOUSE

Stonington Passive House

Stonington Passive House

  • 2020 AIA CT Sustainable Architecture Award category winner: New Construction
  • 2019 Zero Energy Challenge category winner: Best Overall Thermal Envelope
  • 2018 CTGBC Green Building Awards: Passive House Award of Honor
  • Connecticut Green Building Council & CT Passive House, 2018 Passive House Award of Honor
PASSIVE HOUSE

Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University

Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University

  • Connecticut Building Congress, 2014 Project Team Award
  • American School & University, Outstanding Design (view)
  • Illuminating Engineering Society, Illumination Award of Merit *

*Renfro Design Group, Lighting Designer

Credit: Wyeth Architects

Financial Technology Center at Quinnipiac University

Financial Technology Center at Quinnipiac University

  • American School & University, Outstanding Design (view)
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Weston House

Weston House

  • Home Buildings & Remodelers Association of Connecticut, HOBI award for Best Spec House in Connecticut **
PASSIVE HOUSE

Sherman House

Sherman House

  • Home Buildings & Remodelers Association of Connecticut, HOBI award for Best Remodeled Vacation House in Connecticut **
  • Home Buildings & Remodelers Association of Connecticut, Grand HOBI award for Project of the Year **

** Samuel R. Callaway, Jr. AIA, Leonard Wyeth AIA, and Steward Lade with Timberdale Homes LLC

PASSIVE HOUSE

Victorian House

Victorian House

  • Metropolitan Hartford / AIA Connecticut, Residential Design Award
PASSIVE HOUSE

Renovation in Southern Connecticut

Renovation in Southern Connecticut
  • New England Regional Council / American Institute of Architects, Design Award
  • Connecticut Society of Architects /American Institute of Architects, Honor Award
  • Renaissance/Remodeling Project of the Year
  • Builder’s Choice Grand Award
PASSIVE HOUSE

Mark Twain Library Addition and Renovation

Mark Twain Library Addition and Renovation

  • Connecticut Award for Excellence in Public Library Architecture, Honorable Mention ***
PASSIVE HOUSE

Quinnipiac College Rathskeller

Quinnipiac College Rathskeller

  • American School & University Award ****
PASSIVE HOUSE

Quinnipiac College Lender School of Business Center

Quinnipiac College Lender School of Business Center

  • AIA Connecticut, Merit Award ****
  • AIA Connecticut, Energy Efficient Citation ****
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McKim House

McKim House

  • New England Regional Council/AIA Design Award *****
  • Builder’s Choice Grand Award *****
  • American Wood Council, Design Award *****
  • AIA Connecticut, Honor Award *****
  • Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau/AIA, First Award *****
PASSIVE HOUSE

Quinnipiac College Suntraps

Baldwin House
Builder’s Choice Award ***

PASSIVE HOUSE

Quinnipiac College Suntraps

Quinnipiac College Suntraps
AIA Connecticut, Public Spaces Design Award ****
PASSIVE HOUSE

Quinnipiac College Suntraps

Wyeth House
CSA/Hartford Monthly Residential Design Award
New England Regional Council/AIA Merit Award
Renaissance/Remodeling Project of the Year
AIA Connecticut Honor Award
Builder’s Choice Grand Award

PASSIVE HOUSE

Quinnipiac College Suntraps

Manville Apartment
American Wood Council Award *****

PASSIVE HOUSE

Quinnipiac College Suntraps

Crowell Studio and Residence
New England Regional Council/AIA Design Award *****
Red Cedar Shingle & Hand split Shake Bureau/AIA Design Award *****
Builder’s Choice Award *****
Architectural Record House Award *****
Long Island AIA Gold Award *****

PASSIVE HOUSE

Quinnipiac College Suntraps

Parc de la Villette
International Competition Credit Award ******

*** with William H. Grover FAIA, Partner-in-Charge, of Centerbrook Architects
**** with Jefferson B. Riley FAIA, Partner-in-Charge, of Centerbrook Architects
***** with Mark Simon FAIA, Partner-in-Charge, of Centerbrook Architects
****** with Centerbrook Architects