June 16, 2008
TWO FIRM ARCHITECTS EARN LEED ACCREDITATION

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 16, 2008) – C.T. Hsu + Associates today announced that Project Manager Miguel Botello and Intern Architect Jennifer Stencel have earned accreditation by the U.S. Green Building Council’s “Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design” (LEED) program.

“LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System” according to the U.S. Green Building Council.  “More than 43,000 people have earned the credential since the Professional Accreditation program was launched in 2001.”
 
Botello is a registered architect with six years’ experience in project management.  He earned his Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Environmental Design degrees from Texas A&M University.

Stencel has four years’ experience in all aspects of project design production and management.  She received her Master of Architecture degree from the University of Florida. 

“Green building is no longer a niche trend, it has become an acknowledged best practice,” said Firm President C.T. Hsu, FAIA, LEED AP.  In 2008, the three largest segments for nonresidential construction green building – office, education and health care – will account for more than 80 percent of total nonresidential green construction, according to Building Design + Construction magazine.  “Our firm is committed to a strategy of advancing sustainable opportunities both for our employees and our clients,” Hsu added.

C.T. Hsu + Associates (www.cthsu.com) is an Orlando-based architectural planning and design firm named 2006 “Firm of the Year” by the American Institute of Architects - Florida Association.  Established in 1984, the firm focuses on a mix of mid to large scale projects in the education, government, transportation and mixed use development sectors.  Its multidisciplinary approach ranges from urban planning and design to architecture and interiors.