For most people, the environmental impact of buildings is startling. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, in the United States, commercial and residential buildings consume close to 40% of our total energy, 70% of our electricity, 40% of our raw materials, and 12% of fresh water supplies. They also account for 30% of greenhouse gas emissions and generate 136 million tons of construction and demolition waste. In the recent past, architects and engineers have designed buildings with an increased awareness of these environmental concerns. These efforts have grown into a field within the building design community called sustainable design. Designing a sustainable building requires close cooperation between the design team, the architects, the engineers, and the client throughout all stages of a project. Although new technologies are emerging to complement current practices in creating more sustainable structures, the common objective is to design buildings to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by efficiently using energy, water, and other resources; protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity; and reducing waste, pollution, and environmental degradation.  (Read more...)

GEICO PARKING GARAGE - An International Recognized Project

In June 2012, C.T. Hsu + Associates (CTH+A) was recognized by The International Parking Institute (IPI) with the Award of Excellence in Architectural Achievement for the Geico Garage in downtown Orlando. Along with the neighboring Amway Center, the Geico Parking Garage has become part of the southern gateway to downtown Orlando from Interstate 4 due to its magnitude, presence, and function. (Read more...)

Dr. Phillips High School Comprehensive Needs Project- CTH+A recently completed design services for renovations and expansions to the 350,000 square feet campus in the Dr. Phillips area of Orange County. (Read more...) 

 Engelhardt has 17 years experience in the architectural / engineering industry working for private sector firms. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Everest University and a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Lourdes College in the Philippines.

 The Delegates to the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects State Convention in Palm Beach elected Nathan Butler, AIA, LEED AP, to serve as the 2013 AIA Florida President-elect and 2014 State President. Nathan is a past president of AIA Orlando, and has actively served on the AIA Florida Board since 2005. (Read more...)