DESIGN FOR PEOPLE

North Root, founded in 2020, was created to provide a custom design approach to each project, diving into the core goals of each client. By better understanding the needs of each client, we are able to provide an architecture from concept through construction that truly meets your project’s goals.

reid weber

ARCHITECT

Licensed - Idaho & Montana, AIA

Owner

As the founder of North Root, Reid brings a passion for quality architecture, creating places for people, enhancing their lives, health and connection within the community. With roots in Sandpoint, Idaho, Reid continued his education at University of Idaho, then Portland State University to obtain his Masters of Architecture and a Certificate in Public Interest Design. After schooling, Reid worked in multiple commercial and residential focused firms prior to starting this firm. Reid is licensed Architect in the State of Idaho and Montana.
Throughout his career, Reid has worked on public service projects such as an integrated public park and food waste treatment facility and on Portable Adaptive Dwelling, tiny home shelters for Portland’s homeless. Outside of the office, you’ll find Reid hiking, rock climbing, traveling, and reveling in outdoor play with his wife and pets.

emily aune

ARCHITECT

Licensed - Washington, AIA

Emily is an architect whose practice bridges thoughtful detail-making with a broader commitment to community resilience. With a foundation in engineering from Stanford (B.S., 2008) and architecture from the University of Washington (M.Arch., 2013), Emily launched her career exploring housing models centered on connection and shared experience. She spent time working in New York, and Seattle, WA prior to moving to Idaho. Now based in Sandpoint, Emily brings her design acumen to North Root. She contributes a wealth of commercial architectural knowledge and brings a high level of consideration and detailing to each project.
When Emily’s not designing, she may be reading her book, gravel biking, or working on building her future home.

halley shultz

DESIGN + DRAFTING

interior lighting designer

Halley bring years of experience in custom design with a focus on designing for snow country. Beyond project management and design development,  she has a passion for lighting design, originally achieving a B.S. in theater lighting design, her path eventually lead to architectural drafting.  Halley’s experience spans from custom residential design to large scale commercial projects.
At the end of the work day, Halley enjoys teaching skate skiing, hiking in the mountains and traveling to ski hills to work “remotely” in her traveling office van.