In this economic climate reclaiming an existing building and upgrading the building in order to retain tenants and attract new ones, while being financially viable is a challenge. The following topics will be discussed:

 

10. Accommodating governmental mandates

9.   Energy and pay back

8.   System obsolescence

7.   The effect of changing technology

      (as it relates to building envelope)

6.   Tenant retention and amenities

5.   Workplace efficiencies

4.    Incorporating a multigenerational workforce:

                                                flexible work environment /alternative work environment

                                          3.   Building culture (Wellness in the workplace)

                                          2.   Financial planning to avoid emergency expenditures

                                          1.   Enhancing the asset to maintain equity value

 

Speakers:

Michele Dremmer, LEED AP, Director of Interiors IIDA Affiliate
Michele has the expertise and in - depth knowledge of the planning and design requirements needed for a wide variety of buildings including corporate, municipal and government, and cultural.  Her focus is to use her understanding in work place strategies to create and design sustainable environments.experience to create and design sustainable spaces.

Mary Brush, AIA Preservation Group Leader, Holabird & Root
Mary specializes in the technical elements of building preservation, rehabilitation and restoration.  Mary's professional experience includes the investigation and restoration of existing high rises, the preservation of historic buildings as well as the design of new buildings.
 
Jonathan Mesik, PE, LEED AP, CPD, Director of MEP Engineering,Holabird & Root
Mechanical engineer, Jonathan Mesik addresses project challenges and works with other disciplines to find solutions.  He is interested in energy recovery and energy efficiency strategies and balancing design initiatives with their payback value.
 
Amy Milobowski, AIA, NCARB, CDT, LEED AP Holabird & Root
As project architect excels at heading off problems by collaborating closely with all members of the project team. She is broadly experienced in building renovations and projects that hinge on the successful integration of architecture, engineering, structural and historic preservation.

RSVP: 

Brown Bag Lunches are free for BOMA/Chicago members. To register, please email info@bomachicago.org and enter "Modernization Brown Bag" in the subject line.