Catherine Wolfe Pens NYSCOSS Councilgram Article on Addressing Cognitive Developmental Milestones through Learning Environment Design
Catherine Wolfe, Associate Principal and an Accredited Learning Environment Planner, is a featured contributor to the New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS) Councilgram end of school newsletter. The article, “Design with Students in Mind: Addressing Cognitive Developmental Milestones through Learning Environment Design to Optimize Student Engagement” asks how can the physical learning environment facilitate connections between where the child is developmentally and their education in a way that optimizes engagement and outcomes.
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Ashley McGraw Presents 3 Sessions at 2021 SUNY PPAA & NYAPPA Summer Conference
Ashley McGraw Architects presened three sessions at the 2021 SUNY PPAA & NYAPPA Summer Virtual Conference. From the interior/exterior transformation of Syracuse University’s Schine Student Center…20th Century Building Envelope Upgrades…and an Interactive Session on Post-Pandemic Visioning On Your Campus!
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Hannah Kadah Joins Ashley McGraw
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce Hannah Kadah as our new Contract Manager. As Contract Manager, Hannah will be preparing, reviewing, and administering architectural design service contracts as well as overseeing the firm's project management software, project documents, state and local agency regulation compliance, staff training, and project status tracking.
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Inhabitat Features Onondaga Nation's Net Zero Energy Fire Station
Inhabitat recently did a feature on the Onondaga Nation’s Net Zero Energy Fire Station. The aspirations of the Tsha’thoñswatha were: It will be built by the people of the Nation; It will walk gently on Mother Earth; It will be a vital part of the community and draw the community closer; It will be a showpiece and destination for others to see and use; and People will learn from the building and the experience of building it. Read the full article…
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Kyle Gregory Leads Virtual Discussion on Mid-Century Architecture and Design
Kyle Gregory, Senior Architect, led a virtual discussion as part of Hilltop House and Studio’s lecture series on Tuesday, May 25 at 2:00pm on mid-century architecture and design. The session, “Mid-Century Matters - Understanding the Architecture of an Era” looked at the cultural, technological, and economic factors that influenced the development of various architecture and design genres that characterize this era. Kyle’s passion for historic preservation continues outside of the firm, serving on the Advisory Committee for the Hilltop House and Studio, which was recently added to the National Trust's Historic Artists Homes and Studios program.
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SEF's NZE Office Building Selected as Honorable Mention in Architecture by Fast Company's 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards
The winners of Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards were announced today, honoring the businesses, policies, projects, and concepts that are actively engaged and deeply committed to pursuing innovation when it comes to solving health and climate crises, social injustice, or economic inequality. The Sustainable Energy Fund’s Net Zero Energy Office Building was selected as Honorable Mention in the Architecture Category.
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A Commercially Viable Net Zero Office Building: Andrew Schuster and Sara Berg Present at 2021 NYS Green Building Conference
Andrew Schuster, Principal, and Sara Berg, Project Architect, will be presenting on April 28 at the 2021 New York State Green Building Conference. The presentation, “A Commercially Viable Net Zero Office Building: Technology, Beauty and Meaning” centers around the Sustainable Energy Fund’s New Net Zero Energy Office Building. The building was designed and built to demonstrate that Net Zero Energy approach can be used for a leasable office building for a similar cost as typical commercial construction.
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Matthew Broderick and Susanne Angarano Present "A Whole Systems Approach to Post-Pandemic Visioning" at SUNY PPAA Conference
On Thursday, March 25, 2021, Matthew Broderick, President of Ashley McGraw Architects, and Susanne Angarano, Principal of Vaysen Studio, presented “A Whole Systems Approach to Post-Pandemic Visioning” during the 2021 SUNY PPAA & NYAPPA Winter Conference (held virtually). The intent of the session was to provide space for and facilitate a guided discussion around Post-Pandemic Visioning for higher education institutions. From physical facilities and infrastructure, to educational Delivery and academic goals, to student wellness and operations, they zeroed in on what the key areas of concern are and worked together to find connections and opportunities to help move forward, in service not only to a safe and healthy Campus after the Pandemic, but also for future planning.
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McGraw Becomes Partner Emeritus, Broderick Named Chief Executive Officer
Ashley McGraw Architects, D.P.C. has named Edward McGraw, Partner Emeritus, effective March 24, 2021. McGraw is a founding partner of the firm and recently held the Chief Executive Officer role of Syracuse-based Ashley McGraw Architects. Matthew Broderick, current President of the firm, has assumed the Chief Executive Officer role. “I am leaving Ashley McGraw in very good hands under the leadership of our new President and CEO, Matthew Broderick. This is a big transition for me and Ashley McGraw, but one we have planned well for over the last five years,” stated McGraw.
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Facility Executive Features the Sustainable Energy Fund NZE Office Building
The Facility Executive recently featured the Sustainable Energy Fund’s Net Zero Energy Office Building. Working with the goal set by the Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF), the new Net Zero Energy office building designed by Ashley McGraw Architects was built to demonstrate that a Net Zero Energy approach can be used for a leasable office building for a similar development cost to comparable office buildings.
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