LEA Architects, LLC announces that Lawrence Enyart, FAIA, FSAME, LEED Fellow and Principal Design Architect of LEA Architects, has been named a 2014 LEED Fellow by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
This year’s 48 Fellows are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the green building community as well as for their significant achievements among LEED Professionals.
“The 2014 LEED Fellows are utilizing their extensive knowledge and experience in green building to engage their colleagues, clients and communities to create a better built environment throughout the world,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair, USGBC. “We recognize Lawrence Enyart's commitment to LEED and celebrate his individual achievements.”
To be selected, LEED Fellows are nominated by their peers, undergo an extensive portfolio review, must have at least 10 years of experience in the green building industry and hold a LEED AP with specialty credential, among other requirements. The evaluation process is carried out by the LEED Fellow Evaluation Committee and supported by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).
" I am very humbled by this significant Honor but really it honors the professionals in my firm", Enyart said. LEED Fellow Larry Enyart’s significant commitments to Sustainable design were recently recognized when he won several USGBC AZ "Heavy Medal Awards" for a LEED Platinum and LEED Gold Projects.
Larry's firm was awarded the prestigious 2012 AIA AZ Sustainable Firm of the year Award which honors the continuing work by an Architect who has produced distinguished award winning sustainable architecture over a period of ten years, and he has made significant contributions to the USGBC; this has created a significant impact within the building profession and the USGBC community.
Additionally, Larry Enyart received the AIA Western Mountain Region Silver Medal for his design and his leadership; with significant “hands on” sustainable design contributions to the Nation, the USGBC, and the profession transcending all boundaries.
The 2014 LEED Fellows will be recognized in New Orleans at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo from Oct. 22-24, 2014. A complete list of 2014 LEED Fellows can be viewed at usgbc.org.
About the U.S. Green Building Council The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.
For more information, visit usgbc.org, explore the Green Building Information Gateway (GBIG) and connect on Twitter and Facebook.
LEA Architects is led by Lawrence Enyart, FAIA, FSAME, LEED Fellow. Larry Enyart and his firm is the winner of USGBC AZ Heavy Medal Awards for numerous LEED Platinum and LEED Gold projects.. Enyart won the AIA Sustainable Firm of the Year 2012 and the AIA WMR Silver Medal for 2011. He has a BA University of Iowa (66,), BArch from Arizona State University (72’) and was the first graduate to receive a Solar Masters of Architecture from ASU (77’).
Established in 1975, LEA Architects is a nationally recognized firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona with focus on quality Architecture, Planning and Construction Management. LEA’s design philosophy is aimed at creating architecture that is both sustainable and environmentally conscious. LEA has received numerous awards for quality design, innovation, energy efficiency and environmental excellence including the AZ Forward Crescordia Governor's Award for Energy and Innovation 2014. For more information, visit www.lea-architects.com
