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Ken Buschle, head of quality control and specifications for Gora/McGahey Architects since 1988, was selected by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Florida/Caribbean Regional Council to serve on a Haiti Relief Planning Panel. The Florida/Caribbean Region consists of eight USGBC chapters in Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

Members of the panel participated in the “Sustainable Rebirth of Haiti Charrette” that recently took place in St. Petersburg. The Charrette included USGBC representatives from throughout the region, representatives from various Haitian Ministries, as well as individuals with disaster relief experience in Haiti and New Orleans. The panel studied methods and strategies for local USGBC Chapters to provide meaningful assistance to the people of Haiti.

“One idea is to identify local craftsmen and artisans knowledgeable in traditional construction methods, materials, and techniques and adapt these to sustainable residential reconstruction. Technical and vocational training centers could then be established to teach these skills to local youth thereby laying the groundwork for the people of Haiti to move from relief to rebuild,” says Buschle. “It has been a very fulfilling experience work hand-in-hand with the people of Haiti in their redevelopment efforts. We will continue to support them with our expertise, resources and suggestions.”

About Gora/McGahey Associates in Architecture
For the past 29 years, Gora/McGahey Architects (GMA) has been Southwest Florida’s leading architectural design firm. Earning recognition from the Florida Southwest American Institute of Architects, The Florida Home Builders Association and the Lee County Building Industry Association, the firm has provided award-winning architectural and interior design services for a broad range of clients in the public and private sectors, including several leading area developers. For more information, call 239-275-0225 or visit http://www.gora-mcgahey.com/.

Ken Buschle, head of quality control and specifications for Gora/McGahey Architects, was a featured speaker at the ninth annual Retail Best Practices Symposium Jan. 28 at the Marco Ocean Beach Resort. Sponsored by Store Opening Solutions of Murfreesboro, Tenn., the symposium provided up-to-the minute advice and guidance to retailers from across the country.

Buschle, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional, discussed the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED for Retail green building rating system.

Buschle joined Gora/McGahey Architects in 1988 as a contract administrator. During his tenure, he has led the company’s 20-year pursuit of sustainable design. He has implemented environmentally sound practices and oversees the firms LEED certification education program. Buschle is an officer of the USGBC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter and the local Construction Specifications Institute Chapter as well as a member of the Florida Green Building Coalition.

For the past 28 years, Gora/McGahey Architects (GMA) has been Southwest Florida’s leading architectural design firm. Earning recognition from the Florida Southwest American Institute of Architects, the Florida Home Builders Association and the Lee County Building Industry Association, the firm has provided award-winning architectural and interior design services for a broad range of clients in the public and private sectors, including several leading area developers. For more information, call 239-275-0225 or visit www.gora-mcgahey.com.

Ken Buschle, head of quality control and specifications for Gora/McGahey Architects since 1988, has been elected secretary of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Florida Gulf Coast Chapter.

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter serves an 11-county area on the west coast of Florida extending from Citrus County to Collier County. There are three branches within the chapter, located in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Fort Myers.

The mission of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the USGBC is to lead the region toward sustainability by encouraging and advancing environmental friendly knowledge and values as it pertains to the building industry.

During his tenure with GMA, Buschle has led the company’s 20-year pursuit of sustainable design. He has implemented environmentally sound practices and oversees the firms LEED certification education program. In addition to the USGBC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, Buschle is a member of the Florida Green Building Coalition.

About Gora/McGahey Associates in Architecture
For the past 28 years, Gora/McGahey Architects (GMA) has been Southwest Florida’s leading architectural design firm. Earning recognition from the Florida Southwest American Institute of Architects, The Florida Home Builders Association and the Lee County Building Industry Association, the firm has provided award-winning architectural and interior design services for a broad range of clients in the public and private sectors, including several leading area developers. For more information, call 239-275-0225 or visit www.gora-mcgahey.com.