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Date: April 15, 2009
Release Date: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Title: AIA Names CATALYST Volunteer Firm of the Month 
Media Contact: Michèle Van Haecke
Phone: (928) 445-4482
eMail: michelevanhaecke@msn.com

American Institute of Architects Names CATALYST Volunteer Firm of the Month

PHOENIX, AZ- The Grand Canyon Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently named CATALYST ARCHITECTURE the Volunteer Firm of the Month for April.  CATALYST is honored to accept this recognition. 

In keeping with the company's committment to Advocacy, Education, and Outreach (
CATALYST_AEO), the firm has dedicated itself to continued involvement with the Arizona AIA, as well as many other local and regional volunteer efforts. 

Principal Jeffrey Zucker, LEED-AP AIA is currently serving his second year as president of the AIA Grand Canyon Chapter.  Mr. Zucker's ongoing involvement with issues surrounding affordable housing includes his participation on the Prescott Mayor's 2050 Development/Smart Growth Committee. 

Principal Matthew Ackerman, LEED-AP AIA has served on the AIA Arizona Committee on the Environment (COTE), working diligently to assist in a recent Flagstaff tour of three LEED certified projects during EcoMonth.  Mr. Ackerman is also Chair of the Prescott Mayor's 2050 Development/Smart Growth Committee, is currently chairing the Yavapai County Sustainable Planning Committee.  Mr. Ackerman has been asked to serve on the newly formed City of Prescott Form-Based Code Committee.


Resources:
AIA Arizona Website
AIA Volunteer Firm of The Month Award Citation
2050 Smart Growth/Development Committee Press Release
Yavapai County Sustainable Planning Committee


Matthew B. Ackerman, LEED AIAWith a background in Urban Design, Matthew Ackerman, LEED-AP AIA brings over 20 years of design experience in mixed-use, masterplanning, commercial, and custom residential work.  He is the current chair of the Yavapai County Sustainable Planning Committee, and of the Grand Canyon AIA Chapter of COTE (Committee On The Environment).  Mr. Ackerman is an Advisory Board member of CAZREN (Central Arizona Renewable Energy Network), as well as of the Yavapai College Construction Technology Committee.  Mr. Ackerman was the first LEED accredited architect in Yavapai County.




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