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Prellwitz Chilinski promotes Homich; Kist earns LEED Accredited Prof'l.

Prellwitz Chilinski Associates has named Laura Homich, AIA, as an associate. Also Lindsay Kist was recently certified by the U.S. Green Building Council as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP). Homich, who earned her LEED Accreditation in July, joined PCA in 2006. She is currently a project architect at the Pavilion Building at Legacy Place and The Residences at 89 Oxbow in Wayland, a 16-unit, Energy Star-Rated affordable housing community with many sustainable design features. Kist, a member of the International Interior Design Association, joined the firm in 2005. Her recent projects include the LEED Gold Certified renovation of a residence hall at the Mass. Maritime Academy, and Healthworks at Codman Sq. Prellwitz Chilinski Associates is a Cambridge-based architectural firm of 37 people who enjoy putting design into action on behalf of clients. Since 1982, PCA's thoughtful, award-winning design has generated one success after another. PCA projects thrive in the marketplace and bring lasting value to the community. Learn more at PCA's website: www.prellchil.com
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