Released on: October 14, 2008, 8:59 am

Press Release Author: Accent Construction

Industry: Construction

Press Release Summary: Three Experts Involved in Project to Provide an Insider's
Perspective

Press Release Body: Raleigh, NC - The North Carolina Triangle Chapter of the U.S.
Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced that they will host a panel of experts
to provide three different perspectives on a current Raleigh green commercial
building project at their upcoming luncheon meeting on Thursday, November 6th at the
Radisson Hotel in the Research Triangle Park. The panel discussion, entitled Follow
Us as We LEED, will focus on the American Institute of Architects (AIA) headquarters
project in downtown Raleigh, an in-progress LEED platinum project.

The 12,000-square-foot structure is intended to meet both LEED Platinum standards
and the American Institute of Architects' Committee on the Environment objectives.
The building will house staff offices and a lecture hall for presentations and
feature a community recycling center and an outdoor area for concerts and farmers'
markets. Architect Frank Harmon has employed cutting-edge green building elements
such as photovoltaic cells, a rooftop garden, and geothermal wells.

Harmon, a competition-winning architect of multiple LEED projects, will be one of
the panelists offering his views of the project from the architect's perspective.
Joining him are David Crawford, Director of the American Institute of Architects NC
Chapter, representing the owner's perspective and Scott Cutler, VP of Marketing at
Clancy & Theys, one of the top contractors in the US, representing the contractor's
perspective. Lori Eichel, President of Accent Construction and Membership Committee
Chair for NC Triangle Chapter of USGBC will moderate the panel.

Members and guests are invited to hear what these involved leaders have to say about
what's working and not working in LEED projects of this magnitude, what they wish
they had known at the beginning, and lessons learned to date.

Those interested in attending the event must register by Wednesday, October 31st.
Registration for the luncheon program is $15 for students and members of Emerging
Green Builders (EGB) committee, $25 for members of the NC Triangle Chapter, and $35
for guests. The program begins at 11:30 am with registration and networking. Lunch
is served at noon. The program concludes at 1:30 pm. A business meeting of the NC
Triangle Chapter of the USGBC will be held from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Pre-registration is
required and walk-in registration is not available. Seating is limited so attendees
are encouraged to register early at www.triangleusgbc.org. This program qualifies
for 1.0 AIA-HSW CEU. The Radisson Hotel is located at 150 Park Drive, Research
Triangle Park NC 27709. For questions or more information contact Lori Eichel,
lori@accentllc.com, 919-636-4503.

About The North Carolina Triangle Chapter of the USGBC

The North Carolina Triangle Chapter of USGBC envisions a healthy future through the
promotion and application of sustainable strategies to the built environment.
Comprised of architects, engineers, contractors, interior designers, landscape
architects, government officials, developers, business owners, product
manufacturers, individuals and students, the chapter aims to be the regional point
of contact to promote construction practices and buildings that are environmentally
responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. Anyone interested in
sustainable design is invited to join the organization. Visit www.triangleusgbc.org
to learn more.

About LEED

LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is a
national green building standards setting program; more than 400 buildings in NC
have publically registered their intent to achieve this standard with the US Green
Building Council. According to the USGBC in late September 2008, more that 4.3
billion square feet of buildings in the world have registered to meet these
standards which focus on sustainable building practices including efficient use of
water, energy and natural resources, land development and indoor air quality.

About USGBC

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to
expanding sustainable building practices. USGBC is composed of more than 15,000
organizations from across the building industry that are working to advance
structures that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to
live and work. Members includes building owners and end-users, real estate
developers, facility managers, architects, designers, engineers, general
contractors, subcontractors, product and building system manufacturers, government
agencies, and nonprofits.

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Web Site: www.triangleusgbc.org

Contact Details: Lori Eichel
919.636.4503
lori@accentllc.com