March 20, 2007
C.T. HSU ELEVATED TO COLLEGE OF FELLOWS

Prestigious National Honor Conferred by the American Institute of Architects

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 20, 2007) – The American Institute of Architects has elevated Orlando architect C.T. Hsu to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made contributions of national significance to the profession.  He is among the 76 members elevated this year, and one of only two in Florida, who will receive their Fellowship medals during an induction ceremony at the AIA National Convention in San Antonio, Tex. in May. 

“Out of a membership of more than 75,000, there are fewer than 2,500 AIA members distinguished with the honor of fellowship,” according to the AIA.  “It is conferred on architects with at least 10 years of membership in the AIA who have made significant contributions in the following areas: the aesthetic, scientific, and practical efficiency of the profession; the standards of architectural education, training, and practice; the building industry through leadership in the AIA and other related professional organizations; advancement of living standards of people through an improved environment; and to society through significant public service.” 

Hsu was nominated in the category reserved for those who make the profession of ever-increasing service to society and sponsored by Maitland architect Robert D. Miller, FAIA.  In support of Hsu’s nomination, Miller noted that “nearly 200,000 people have benefited from Hsu’s volunteer leadership, ranging from pre-Kindergarten students to disabled adults.  He has devoted more than 5,000 volunteer hours in the past decade in service to others, including serving on the boards of directors of 17 charitable and civic organizations and leading six of them as board chairman.  He has donated funds and services equaling $1,091,000 and directly or indirectly raised more than $15 million to address critical community needs.”

Hsu received his Masters of Architecture degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Tung-Hai University in Taiwan.  He is the founder and president of C.T. Hsu + Associates (www.cthsu.com), an Orlando-based architectural planning and design firm that focuses on a mix of mid to large scale projects in the education, government, transportation and mixed use development sectors.  Hsu has been an AIA architect member since January 1980. 

The Orlando Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (www.aiaorlando.com) is one of the largest AIA chapters in Florida with more than 500 members, including allied and associate members.  The chapter is dedicated to serving its membership by creating opportunities for professional development and fellowship.