HUALAPAI NATION gets funding OK for CATALYST designed Cultural Resource Center
CATALYST gets commission for 25,000 sq.ft. Commercial Building in Prescott Valley
5,800 sq.ft. RIM CLUB Residence breaks ground in Payson, Arizona
SCOTTSDALE First in Nation to Adopt LEED-Gold Standard
Study Shows GREEN BUILDINGS are Highly Cost Effective
New Energy Efficiency TAX CREDITS Take Effect






DATE EVENT LOCATION PHONE
March 5-11 Biomimicry & Design Workshop Costa Rica (406) 495-1858
March 21 AZ- USGBC Chapter Meeting Phoenix, AZ
(602) 265-7900
May 23-24 Green To Gold Conference Prescott, AZ
(928) 350-4503
May 2-4 Green Design Solutions Conf. Atlanta, GA
(888) 530-6714
Nov.15-17 GreenBuild Conference & Expo Denver, CO
(330) 425-9330






Dear Clients & Colleagues:

A Terrific Month
February was an exceptional month for us.  Over the past few weeks CATALYST ARCHITECTURE has been asked to provide design proposals for new commercial, institutional, mixed-use and custom residential projects totaling more than 36 million dollars worth of construction-- including two multi-million dollar projects in northern Arizona we would produce in association with Leo A Daly & Associates of Phoenix.  CATALYST is actively interviewing new support staff in order to meet the growing demand for our services.

Hualapai Tribe to Resume Work
We are pleased to announce that the Hualapai Tribal Nation will be resuming work on their new Cultural Resource Center.  In November of 2004, CATALYST ARCHITECTURE met with tribal elders of the Hualapai Nation to begin conceptual design work for a new Cultural  Center in Peach Springs, Arizona.  Since that time, tribal leaders have been working diligently to secure the needed funding.  We recently received word the Tribe has now been granted a preliminary approval for these funds.  We look forward to continuing our work with the Hualapai Nation in their efforts to create a new Resource Center worthy of their rich cultural heritage.

Serving Our Community
During the past month, CATALYST Principals have been invited to serve on the Ecosa Institute Board of Directors, as well as on the Yavapai College Construction Technology Program Advisory Committee.  Opportunities to contribute to the knowledge base of our local institutions is an honor, and we look forward to serving our community in these new capacities.

With Regards,













Matthew B. Ackerman, LEED AIA



Green Product of the Month:

Non-Toxic, Hypoallergenic and Colorful Interior Wall Finishes



Green Builder's Tip of the Month:

Best $300 You Can Put Into Your New Home 



Green Technology of the Month:

Solar Hot Air Collectors-- Simple, and Cost Effective 



Green Project of the Month:

Yavapai College Builds First LEED Certified Building In Tri-City Area 





CATALYST ARCHITECTURE, LLC is an award winning, full-service architectural design firm located in downtown Prescott.  We specialize in educational, commercial, master planning and custom residential work, with an emphasis on common sense high-performance design, and caring client relations.



At CATALYST, our mission is to creatively transform the space and budget needs of our clients, with the opportunities and ecology of the site, into functional and sustainable solutions that move the spirit.













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