DALLAS — (BUSINESS WIRE) — February 16, 2011 — Betsy del Monte, FAIA, LEED BD+C^® has been named to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Fellowship is an honor bestowed by the AIA on architects who have made outstanding contributions to the profession through design excellence, contributions in the field of architectural education, or to the advancement of the profession.

Beck's Sustainability Director, Betsy del Monte, FAIA, LEED BC+C. (Photo: Business Wire)

“It’s an honor to be included as a Fellow, among some of the best in the industry; people I truly admire. I’m delighted to have received such recognition for my work in sustainability as sustainable design practices are so important to the industry,” says del Monte. “It shows there is still a strong intention and desire for education and leadership in sustainability.”

Del Monte currently serves as a Principal and the Director of Sustainability for The Beck Group. Additionally, she is a past chair of the North Texas Green Building Council and past president of AIA Dallas. Del Monte is among those leading the effort to create a green building code for Dallas, as well as promoting the AIA’s 2030 Initiative, which has established a time-based list of goals signing firms must meet toward achieving carbon neutral status.

Del Monte received her Bachelor of Science degree in architecture from the University of Virginia, and a Master of Architecture degree from Rice University. She is a registered architect in Texas, and NCARB certified, and is a LEED BD+C Accredited Professional. Her experience includes work at architecture firms in Atlanta and Houston, as well as nine years with Philip Johnson and John Burgee in New York as an associate and senior designer. She is also active with community and professional groups such as Urban Land Institute, USGBC, The Real Estate Council and Vision North Texas.

The Beck Group offers a full spectrum of professional services including development, planning, architecture, interior design and construction. Beck, headquartered in Dallas, maintains a team of over 450 employees working among a network of offices in Atlanta, Austin, Denver, Fort Worth, Houston, Mexico City, San Antonio and Tampa. Founded in 1912, the firm has completed numerous high-profile projects, including the Nasher Sculpture center in Dallas, Texas, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, California, the Salvador Dali Museum of Art in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the Duke Center for Athletic Excellence in Durham, North Carolina.

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