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Building Awareness
Greetings!
Happy National Architecture Week! Yes, you're reading that correctly, and no, it's not a Hallmark holiday. April 10 begins a week dedicated to raising awareness of the role that architects play as a force for positive change in our communities and to elevate the public's appreciation of design. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is launching this virtual campaign with video presentations, awarding prizes to randomly selected viewers...what a deal! Log on to try your luck, and learn about some fun and exciting new projects.
With a world of fascinating design to explore, we continue to draw inspiration from fresh, new sources allowing us to approach our projects from innovative perspectives. Take a look at the articles below to see some of the ways we enjoy engaging with our community, sharing our expertise, and growing as individuals and as a single team. We will have a lot more to share in the upcoming months, so "stay tuned"!
Enjoy the Spring.......
Ciao for now!
All the Best,
Lenore
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"A Billion Acts of Green"
Earth Day 2011 is right around the corner, with the official date of Friday, April 22. This year's theme, "A Billion Acts of Green", recognizes the power that millions of individual acts as well as larger organizational initiatives have toward collectively making a huge difference to improve our environment.
Whether it's making a commitment to recycle on a regular basis, plant a garden, or simply walk more and drive less, every bit does count! If part of your plan is to review your home's energy efficiency, there are several resources that can help you along.
Listed below are just a few websites that show you how to receive rewards for your energy saving "acts of green":
ComEd's Smart Ideas Program features services and incentives to help individuals and businesses reduce their energy load. With everything from an energy analyzer to lists of specific programs and incentives, this website is a great resource.
Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program offers ideas and tools to help Illinois residents and businesses save energy and money. This site also has a lot of practical information.
DSIRE , or the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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News Around the Circle
Gold Key Awards
Full Circle Architects recently received two Gold Key Awards from The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago. The firm took top honors for "Outstanding Architectural Design" and "Outstanding Design in New Construction" - both in the "Homes over 6,500 Square Feet" category. Created in 1972, the Key Awards have evolved into one of the premier housing programs in the country, and recognizes excellence in housing design, architecture, interior merchandising, remodeling, and landscaping. The award-winning home is located in Bannockburn, Ill.
Our Library: A Natural Resource
We would like remind you that our extensive architectural library is available for your use by appointment! Over the years, we have collected an extensive array of design and architecture books, product and material samples and catalogues, and other up-to-date resources which we would be happy to share with you. We would like you to think of us as a "natural resource" for your design and home improvement research. Simply call us at 847-564-0884 to make an appointment, and let us know how we can help you plan your next project.
Upcoming Events
Earth Day - An Annual Northbrook Celebration
Full Circle Architects will celebrate its commitment to sustainable building solutions by participating in Northbrook's Earth Day Celebration at the Village Green on Saturday, April 16th (9:30am-2:00pm). FCA will display some eco-friendly projects, a variety of sustainable building products, and will have staff available to answer questions about green building approaches, techniques, and lifecycle costs.
Next Generation Outreach
On Wednesday, May 25th Full Circle Architects together with St. Aubin, Haggerty & Associates, Inc. will host a "Next Generation Outreach" program for students of Von Steuben High School. Sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), students will visit our office and learn from several different business owners about a variety of career choices. With a mixture of group sessions and one-on-one meetings, the day promises to be an educational and rewarding one for all involved.
CAI Conference Speaking Engagement
On Thursday, April 28, Dan Baigelman of FCA will present valuable information on "How to Select a Vendor," as part of the Community Associations Institute's (CAI) conference at the Marriott Hotel in Lisle, Illinois. For more information, please call our office.
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The Challenge Met:
The Most Awful Home Office Contest
The results are in, and we'd like to congratulate the winner of Full Circle Architects' "Most Awful Home Office Contest." The winner received a complementary one-hour design consultation with Lenore of FCA and Linda Goldman, organizational expert of Altogether Organized. The make-over was a complete success!
Our winner said, "I have been in my new space, and haven't wanted to leave it. I am overwhelmed and so impressed with what the two of you accomplished in one hour. Thank you both again ... you have started me on the path to cleaner and brighter living."
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Congratulations Go To:
Our colleagues at Bulley & Andrews, as they recently celebrated their 120th year in business. We congratulate the professionals at Bulley & Andrews for reaching this impressive milestone earned by generations of excellence in building, and a commitment to quality construction. |
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