Thomas W Hughes Named To Impact 24 List

Released on: October 10, 2008, 8:39 am

Press Release Author: MMI ASSOCIATES, INC.

Industry: Construction

Press Release Summary: SfL+a Architects Principal And Chief Marketing Officer
Honored By Business Leader Magazine

Press Release Body: RALEIGH, N.C. - Thomas W. Hughes, AIA, principal and chief
marketing officer at SfL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), has been selected as one of
the Architect/Engineer Impact 24 leaders by Business Leader magazine. The Impact 24
award recognizes outstanding achievement and contributions to the Triangle business
community. At SfL+a, Hughes is responsible for strategic client management and
special projects with a focus on K-12 projects in North and South Carolina. He is
also charged with running the day-to-day operations of SfL+a's Raleigh office,
including overseeing the administrative functions and providing strategic direction.


Hughes has more than 25 years of leadership and recognized service in education
facilities planning and design. Before joining SfL+a Architects, he was a principal
at Moseley Architects, acting as the firm's education facility planner and design
studios in Raleigh and Charlotte and Principal for the firm of Beardsley Design
Associates in New York state. Hughes received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the
University of Richmond and his Masters of Architecture degree from Syracuse
University. Among his professional affiliations are the American Institute of
Architects (AIA), the Council of Educational Facility Planners, International
(CEFPI) and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). He holds a Recognized
Educational Facilities Professional certification from the Council of Educational
Facilities Planners, International (CEFPI) and LEED Accredited Professional
certification from the US Green Buildings Council (USGBC). He is currently the
president of the North Carolina Educational Facilities Planners (NCEFP)
organization.

Related links:
www.sfla.biz
www.firstfloor.biz
www.businessleader.com
www.usgbc.org
www.mmimarketing.com

News Facts:

# Thomas W. Hughes, AIA, has been selected as one of the Architect/Engineer Impact
24 leaders by Business Leader magazine.
# Thomas Hughes is a principal and the chief marketing officer at SfL+a Architects.
# At SfL+a, Hughes is responsible for strategic client management and special
projects with a focus on K-12 projects in North and South Carolina. He is also
charged with running the day-to-day operations of SfL+a's Raleigh office, including
overseeing the administrative functions and providing strategic direction.
# Hughes has more than 25 years of leadership and recognized service in education
facilities planning and design.
# Founded in 1982, SfL+a Architects is a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art
architectural solutions to educational institutions.
# SfL+a Architects has offices in located in Raleigh, Fayetteville and Charlotte, N.C.


Quotes:
"I am honored to be named to Business Leader magazine's Impact 24," said Hughes.
"This selection speaks directly to the talent and achievements of our entire
organization at SfL+a Architects."

About SfL+a Architects:
SfL+a Architects is a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural
solutions to educational institutions. Founded in 1982, the company has emerged as
one of the most highly regarded architectural firms in the Southeast, offering
expert services in architectural planning, design, construction, land planning and
interior design. The firm has offices located in Raleigh, Fayetteville and
Charlotte, N.C. The sister company of SfL+a Architects is Firstfloor K-12
Solutions, LLC, a North Carolina development company pioneering public-private
partnerships to develop educational facilities. The company is comprised of
talented professionals, each possessing 15-20 years of experience in banking,
finance, construction and property management. For more information, visit
www.sfla.biz.

Keywords:
Thomas W. Hughes, Impact 24 Award, Business Leader magazine, SfL+a, Architects,
Educational Facilities Planning and Design, K-12 Design, North Carolina Architects,
School Building Design, Green Design, LEED, Robbie Ferris, Firstfloor K-12 Solutions
LLC

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Contact Details: Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC

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