LOS ANGELES, CA – At an
awards gala held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles on the evening
of December 6, 2016, the Building Industry Association (BIA) Los
Angeles/Ventura Chapter presented Manny
Gonzalez, FAIA, LEED AP, managing principal of the Los Angeles office of
KTGY Architecture + Planning, with its TED Humanitarian Award.
This award is bestowed
upon a BIA member, public official or an exceptional industry leader who
invests their time, energy and resources to help others obtain basic life
necessities, food, and/or shelter and for their contributions to the industry.
Tom DiPrima |
“I am honored and humbled
to accept this award,” said Gonzalez. “I am grateful to the BIA and for Tom DiPrima of The Chadmar Group for
nominating me. Los Angeles tops the nation in the number of chronically
homeless people and nearly all of them sleep on the streets.
"I know that it the BIA’s hope that we can shine a brighter light on this issue and together we can make a difference.”
"I know that it the BIA’s hope that we can shine a brighter light on this issue and together we can make a difference.”
Earlier this year,
Gonzalez was elected to The College of Fellows of the American Institute of
Architects for his work in senior housing.
Election to Fellowship recognizes
not only his achievements as an individual architect but also his significant
contributions to architecture and society on a national level.Gonzalez also
received the NAHB 55+ Housing Council’s inaugural Associate of the Year Award,
which recognizes an active NAHB 55+ Housing Council member who supports the
building industry with exceptional service and/or a quality product; and has
achieved success through innovation, financial success and integrity.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release,
please contact:
Anne Monaghan
MONAGHAN COMMUNICATIONS,
INC.
anne@MonaghanPR.com
830.997.0963
Call 888.456.KTGY or visit
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