Amoroso, Hausmann and Paolino of Vision 3 Archt. earn LEED AP

Stephen Amoroso, AIA, Stephanie Paolino, AIA, and Andrew Hausmann, of Vision 3 Architects have scompleted the U.S. Green Building Council's certification requirements to become LEED Accredited Professionals. Their achievement brings the number of LEED Accredited Professionals on Vision 3's staff to nine. Amoroso, a licensed architect, graduated from Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1996. He joined Vision 3 in 1997 as an intern architect. He served as project manager on the University of Rhode Island Hope Commons Dining Hall project. Paolino, also a licensed architect, graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1996. She joined Vision 3 Architects in July 1997 as an intern architect. Paolino is the project manager for the new 60,000 s/f Providence Community Health Centers headquarters building. Hausmann graduated from Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 2004. He is the lead designer for the new 39,000 s/f Child & Family Headquarters building under construction in Middletown. Vision 3 Archts. is a 30-person design firm located in Providence. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating SystemTM is a national standard developed by the U.S. Green Building Council that provides a comprehensive framework for assessing building performance and compliance with environmental goals. By passing the LEED Professional Accreditation exam, Steve, Andrew, and Stephanie have demonstrated their understanding of green building practices and principles, as well as proficiency with LEED specific requirements, resources, and processes. LEED Accreditation of staff members strengthens Vision 3's ongoing commitment to provide responsible, creative, and sustainable design solutions through implementation of design and construction practices that significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact buildings can have on the environment and occupants. As leaders of the design process, Vision 3's LEED Accredited Professionals guide clients, builders, and consultants through the often complex process of identifying how design decisions can impact land, water, and air quality, and the ability of people to enjoy healthy, positive experiences in the spaces created for them.