December 2013

dec2013 • VOL 21 • issue 4

network the commercial real estaTe

Dallas fort worth san antonio austin

$6.95

H

H H

Building Heights In the Nation’s Capital

52

26 QR CODES the world’s greenest the shadowless office building skyscraper unreal estate 46 12 32

the network ree f

v Dallas • Fort Worth San Antonio • Austin

TM

Dallas • Fort Worth San Antonio • Austin

Perot Museum of Nature and Science – Dallas, TX Architect: Morphosis Photo Credit: Courtesy of Morphosis and Gate Precast Company

Precast Concrete Manufacturers’ Association Association of of Texas Texas

Precast Helps Architects Architects Achieve Achieve Aesthetic Aesthetic Visions Visions The Perot Museum of Nature and Science cultivated a The Perot Museum of Nature and Science cultivated a distinct identity that would engage and invigorate visitors distinct identity that would engage and invigorate visitors before they even entered the building. The architect used before they even entered the building. The architect used the aesthetic versatility of precast concrete to create the the aesthetic versatility of precast concrete to create the the earth. High performance precast gives designers the the earth. High performance precast gives designers the versatility to turn their dreams into reality. versatility to turn their dreams into reality.

Discover High Performance Precast Versatile | Efficient Precast | Resilient Discover High Performance Versatile | Efficient | Resilient

For more information and free continuing For more information education, visit and free continuing

education, visit www.PCMAtexas.org

www.PCMAtexas.org

DEC2013 • VOL 21 • Issue 4

If you toss a penny 10,000 times, it will not be heads 5,000 times, but more like 4950. The heads picture weighs more, so it ends up on the bottom.

Features 20 Playground for CityWalk@Akard

Sustainability Editor Ellen Mitchell Kozack applauds the AIA’s emerging leaders.

24 Metrocon13 Expo & Conference

Laura McDonald Stewart recaps the 11th year of this design industry event.

26 Transform Print Into Interactive Digital Media

Pawan Jaggi and Rebecca Aguilar bring QR codes to a new level of utility.

32

32 The Shadowless Skyscraper

A pyramid is the first high-rise in Paris since 1977.

38 The Do’s and Don’ts of Restructuring an Investment Phil Jemmett and Jack Rose simplify commercial real estate refinancing.

43 Nice Guys Do Finish First

Colliers International’s CEO Doug Frye offers a model for success.

46 Unreal Estate – A Sinkhole in the Bayou 47 Unreal Estate – A Mountain on a Building 52 Building Heights in the Nation’s Capital

The horizontal skyline is by design – dating back to 1791.

54 Graffiti Art

The surreal canvas is often commercial real estate.

20

59 Monikers and Mottoes

Branding… in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio.

63 What We Can Learn From Outside the U.S. Box Linda Mastaglio opines on creative building spaces – in France.

Herstory 58 The Cornerstone

Our resident historian and Contributing Editor Rose-Mary Rumbley examines some interesting foundation stones in Texas.

Artchitecture 48 Chris Navarro – A Monumental Talent

Our cover artist’s sculptures make buildings truly memorable.

84 Featured Next Issue

On The Cover – Renowned Texan G. Harvey.

Decorative wind sculptures by Andrew Carson.

48 52 52

diversi ns 17 26 31 39 40 45 56 63 65 68 69

Right Up Front – You Know What You’re Getting!

Bacardio - Drink While You Work Out! Decadent | No Balance The Longest Named Place in the U.S. A New Wine Summer’s Winter Reading List A Nguyen Nguyen Situation Time Has Come Today | My Aunt Acid Grey or Gray Be Alert Perception

General Assembly 17 ULI

25 TEXO

17 AIA Fort Worth

25 NTCCIM

18/20 AIA Dallas

27 AGC San Antonio

19 IREM Dallas

28 CREW Dallas

19 IREM San Antonio 31 CREW San Antonio 21 IREM Fort Worth

33 BOMA Fort Worth

21 IREM Austin

34 BOMA Dallas

25 NAWIC

DEC2013 | the net work

3

In Every Issue 7

Editor’s Note/InBox

9

Contributing Writers

DEC2013 • VOL 21 • Issue 4

25 Shout-Outs!

26 TXStats

44

36 CBRE MarketView – DFW, Austin, San Antonio 41 Picture That! – Our Readers and Their Pets 42 Product Showcase 56 Professionals on the Move 60 Staycations – DFW 61 Staycations - Austin

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

62 Staycations – San Antonio 64 Destinations – The Bucket List 66 In The Loop 67 What’s In A Name?/You’re Going to Call Me What?

70 Our Advertisers/Answers/Coming Next issue IBC Contest

22 12 52

Building Showcase 44 Éilan

A Tuscan Jewel in San Antonio.

In The Workplace 51 Energy – Choose a Consultant, Not a Broker Carlos Ruffino offers sound insight and advice.

57 Applying the ADA in Commercial Buildings

Expert Marcella Abadi Rhoads provides perspective and guidance.

Amazing Buildings 22 Shanghai and the Return of the Skyscraper

14

Contributing Editor Angela O’Byrne looks at Shanghai Tower – a city within a building.

Go Green 10 Innovation Excellence – Best Overall!

Robyn Griggs Lawrence on the honor bestowed on Austin’s CMPBS.

10 Green Roofs – You Can’t Make This Stuff Up! 12 The World’s Greenest Office Building – Bullitt Center in Seattle

Steven Castle of CorporateTechDecisions.com looks at the tech behind this self-sufficient marvel.

14 HKS Architects Sets Its Sights on LEED Platinum Chris Mundell looks into the repositioning of One Dallas Center.

10

15 Same Angle, Different Lenses

The second installment of HOK’s Isilay Civan Sustainability Series.

DEC2013 | the net work

5

Once upon a beginning, there was knew their called

better. There was even something

time. We made time, took time, and shared time. struggle to do

an instant, and

our

, often with less; we do things in is no longer too big to fill. It’s hard to find

– particularly if you are involved in the of commercial real estate. For many, our

are also

contacts and associates. All the more reasons to stay/get THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE NETWORK

network

SEPT2013 • VOL 21 • ISSUE 3

time to

. Jobs were simpler.

the COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

DALLAS FORT WORTH SAN ANTONIO AUSTIN

$6.95

H

H H

CHANGE IS HERE...

AND THE HORIZON HAS MOVED P. 44

eth C I

KS P. 72

PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES

P. 13

P. 62

TM

SAY HELLO TO ED! P. 58

3

ed.

T H E E D U C AT I O N I S S U E

and be

the network

free v

ISSUE 3 •

VOL 21 • SEPT2013

It’s your

. Don’t go

The Cat that Changed the World: ™ & © 2012 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved

Dallas • Fort Worth San Antonio • Austin

Dallas • Fort Worth San Antonio • Austin

because you

Subscribe today.

Go to www.crestnetwork.com or mail in the form inside this issue

an issue!

publisher/managing Editor Andrew A. Felder aafelder@crestpublicationsgroup.com

H

H H

TM

DEC2013 / VOL 21 / Issue 4

D a ll a s

Fort Worth

S a n A n t o n io

Austin

Graphic designer Nick Felder

At l a n ta

A quarterly publication of CREST Publications Group 2537 Lubbock Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76109 682.224.5855

www.crestnetwork.com

network When Champions Meet by Chris Navarro was commissioned for DEC2013 • VOL 21 • ISSUE 4

On the Cover

the COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

$6.95

H

H H

BUILDING HEIGHTS IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL

52

TM

26 QR CODES THE WORLD’S GREENEST THE SHADOWLESS OFFICE BUILDING SKYSCRAPER 46 12 32

UNREAL ESTATE

the network

free

Dallas • Fort Worth San Antonio • Austin

Dallas • Fort Worth San Antonio • Austin

Rose-Mary Rumbley looks back at Johanna Troutman, the Betsy Ross of Texas. Wally Tirado defines ‘What is a Disability? In Amazing Buildings, Angela Byrne looks at Chicago Architects Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill.

Our annual excerpt of the Beloit Mindset and our bi-annual Ethicks feature. A pictorial on Amazing Tree Houses in the world. G. Harvey graces the cover and Artchitecture pages.

As always, Diversions, Readers and their Pets, What’s in a Name?, You’re Going to Call Me What? and much MUCH more.

AGC San Antonio Doug McMurry | Executive Vice President AIA Dallas Katie Hitt, Associate AIA | Communications & Graphics Coordinator

contributing Editors

BOMA fort worth Michelle Lynn | Executive Director

Accessibility Wally Tirado

BOMA san antonio Teresa Z. Tuma | Executive Director

Amazing buildings Angela O’Byrne, AIA Education Jessica Warrior, CPM, RPA, LEEP AP, O&M

v

the 75th anniversary of The Greeley (Wyoming) Independence Day Stampede - the world’s largest Fourth of July rodeo. It is 15 feet tall and 9 feet in length and depicts saddle bronco riding, a classic rodeo event. The horse is shown at the peak, bucking as it rockets out of the shoot with a rider and the reigns taught – a true champion and a beautiful wild dance.

DALLAS FORT WORTH SAN ANTONIO AUSTIN

Advisory Board

Herstory Rose-Mary Rumbley Professionals on the Move - DFW Julie Brand Lynch Staycations - DFW Candace Rozell Sustainability Ellen Mitchell

CCIM north texas Becky Tiemann | Chapter Administrator CREW DALLAS Kim Hopkins | Director of Operations CREW san antonio Kim Ghez | President Iida austin Vivian Featherson | IIDA, RID IREM dallas Kristin Hiett, CAE | Executive Director IREM austin & san antonio Ann Ahrens | Executive Director USGBC north texas Jonathan Kraatz | Executive Director

Copyright © 2013 The CREST Publications Group, 2537 Lubbock Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76109. All rights reserved. All information contained herein (including, but not limited to, articles, opinions, reviews, text, photographs, images, illustrations, trademarks, service marks and the like (collectively the “Content”) is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. The Content is the property of The CREST Publications Group and/or third party licensors. You may not modify, publish, transmit, transfer, sell, reproduce, create derivative work from, distribute, republish, display, or in any way commercially exploit any of the Content or infringe upon trademarks or service marks contained in such Content. GENERAL DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The Network magazine contains facts, views, opinions, statements and recommendations of third party individuals and organizations. The publisher does not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any advice, opinion, statement or other information displayed and any reliance upon same shall be at the viewer’s sole risk. The publisher makes no guarantees or representations as to, and shall have no liability for, any content delivered by any third party, including, without limitation, the accuracy, subject matter, quality or timeliness of any Content. Change of address: Mail to address above or email editor@crestpublicationsgroup.com.

network affiliate associations American Institute of Architects (AIA) Dallas - www.aiadallas.org • 214.742.3242 Fort Worth - www.aiafortworth.org • 817.334.0155 American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) www.asidtx.org • 214.748.1541 The Appraisal Institute www.ainorthtexas.org • 972.233.2244

The Institute of Real Estate Management Atlanta - www.iremaustin.org • 512.301.3311 Austin - www.iremga.com • 770.590.0618 Dallas - www.irem-dallas.org • 214.386.2181 Fort Worth - www.fortworthirem.org • 817.288.5506 San Antonio - www.iremsanantonio.org • 512.301.3311

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) San Antonio www.sanantonioagc.org • 210.349.4017

The Commercial Real Estate Development Assoc. (NAIOP) www.naiopga.org

Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors (ACBR) www.atlcbr.com • 404.250.0051

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Fort Worth www.nawic-fw.org

Building Owners and Managers Association Austin - www.bomaaustin.org • 512.529.5070 Dallas - www.bomadallas.org • 214.744.9020 Fort Worth - www.bomafortworth.org • 817.336.2662 San Antonio - www.bomasanantonio.org • 210.822.4499 Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) www.ntccim.com • 972.233.9107x215 Commercial Real Estate Women - Dallas www.crew-dallas.org • 214.890.6490 Commercial Real Estate Women - Fort Worth admin@fwcrew.org Commercial Real Estate Women - San Antonio www.crew-sanantonio.org • 210.415.1300 Commercial Real Estate Women - Atlanta www.crewatlanta.org • 404.471.1110 International Association of Venue Managers www.iavm.org • 972.906.7441 International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Texas/Oklahoma Chapter www.iida-tx-ok.org • 214.880.1511 Georgia Chapter - 404.812.0566 www.iidageorgia.org International Facility Management Association (IFMA) www.ifma.org • 281-377-4739 8

International Facility Management Association - Atlanta www.ifmaatlanta.org • 404.766.1632

the network | DEC2013

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Dallas www.nawic-dallas.org North Texas Association of Energy Engineers (NTAEE) www.ntaee.org • 214.532.1132 North Texas Association of Facilities Engineers (NTAFE) www.northtexasafe.org North Texas Corporate Recycling Association (NTCRA) www.ntcra.org TEXO (Associated General Contractors of America) www.texoassociation.org • 972.647.0697 United States Green Building Council (USGBC) www.northtexasgreencouncil.org • 214.571.9244 United States Green Building Council - Atlanta www.usgbcga.org/branches/atlanta Urban Land Institute www.northtexas.uli.org • 214.269.1874 WE (Women In The Environment) www.womenintheenvironment.org • 817.707.2448 info@womenintheenvironment.org

Donald Duck comics were banned in Finland because he doesn’t wear pants.

network

Executive

the commercial real estaTe

contributing writers Marcella Abadi-Rhoads (p. 57)

Marcella Abadi-Rhoads is an award-winning architect who is passionate about eliminating barriers; she loves teaching about it, as well. As a Registered Accessibility Specialist (one of only 500 in the US), she reviews plans, conducts property inspections and assessments, offers seminars, and writes a monthly newsletter; she’s even been an expert witness in ADA lawsuits. Building owners and architects across the country seek her advice to understand the accessibility standards throughout the design and construction process.

Isilay Civan (p. 15)

Isilay Civan is a well-rounded life-cycle expert on built environments. Her diversified educational background, and over 15 years of transnational experience covering all industries and phases, gives her a unique perspective on Sustainability.

A proud graduate of Texas A&M and ITU, she has published two books on her two PhDs, and is a sought after speaker at many industry events. Her hobbies include reading/writing, puzzles, brainteasers, sliding, and glamping (a.k.a. glamorous camping). She lives by the quote: “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.”

Pawan Jaggi (P. 26)

Pawan Jaggi is a dreamer, investor and successful technology entrepreneur based in Dallas. A graduate of Georgia Tech he has helped built the industry’s first customer engagement platform based on natural speech, and is the CEO of Speetra Inc., a company he founded in 2010. He sits on the board of Ecoviate founded by his 19-year-old son, who goes to Vanderbilt and has been in Forbes 30 under 30 for the last two years. Pawan has published articles in various magazines and conferences and holds several patents. He enjoys working with non-profits and likes to treat his customers as lifetime partners. He lives in Plano, Texas with his family.

phil jemmett (p. 38)

Besides being the CEO of Breakwater Equity Partners, Phil Jemmett is the founder of Y-Malawi, a non-profit organization working with children and families in the Nkhoma/Chilenje community in Malawi to provide sustainable healthcare, education, microfinance, evangelism, and infrastructure, such as clean water and improved farming techniques. He is a founding member of the La Jolla Community Church near San Diego, and together with his wife and two sons takes advantage of the California sunshine with a weekend round of golf, surfing, or paddle boarding on the waves.

Ellen Mitchell Kozack (p. 20)

Ellen Mitchell Kozack, an associate and sustainable design coordinator for HKS, manages over 30 LEED projects totaling $2.4 billion dollars of construction. She was recently named a 2013 Design Futures Council Emerging Leader as well as a participant in the 2012 Dallas AIA Emerging Leaders Program. She is also spearheading HKS’s efforts in public interest design through the 1% Solution Project. Ellen is a proud resident of the Kings Highway neighborhood in Oak Cliff where she lives with her husband, stepson, and three pets.

Robin Griggs Lawrence (p. 10)

After decades of answering to higher authorities and collecting a regular paycheck, this former magazine editor is enjoying the freedom and getting used to the financial insecurity of writing whatever the heck she wants (and finding that sometimes people publish it). The author of a book on healthy baby nurseries and two books on wabi-sabi, the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence, Lawrence is working on another book and training to become a yoga teacher.

chris mundell (p. 14)

Chris Mundell has developed and managed many architectural projects around the country and is currently responsible for directing project design teams in regards to sustainable strategies, managing and administering project-specific LEED documentation, and researching new and upcoming sustainable products and technologies. He is on the AIA Dallas COTE committee, served as the President of the Construction Specifications Institute Dallas Chapter and was the Events and Education Commissioner for the USGBC North Texas Chapter. He was the founder and chair of the North Texas Sustainable Showcase, an annual event developed with the local chapters of AIA, CSI, and USGBC.

Angela O’Byrne (p. 22)

President of national architecture, design-build, and real estate development firm Perez, APC, Angela O’Byrne energetically champions the principles of smart growth in her home community of New Orleans and her frequent travels across the country and abroad. Born in Cali, Colombia, Angela fostered childhood dreams of becoming either a fashion designer or an architect, like her uncle. She has since become a licensed architect in over a dozen states, a licensed general contractor in Louisiana, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and a member of the National CREW Network (Commercial Real Estate Women) Board of Directors. A singer, golfer, music-lover, and globetrotter, Angela relishes spending free time with her three grown children, and large extended family. She is a Contributing Editor of the network and her Amazing Buildings feature appears in every issue.

carlos ruffino (p. 39)

Carlos Ruffino is a registered Professional Engineer with a focus on helping clients navigate the shocking world of electricity deregulation. His previous work experience includes TXU Energy (for 18 years) where he gained valuable insight into the world of commodities and the infrastructure of electric delivery. He initially founded PoCo Energy Group (PoCo to the People) in 2000, which quickly gained popularity in the commercial real estate community. He is married to DeLinda and has two married children (no grandbabies yet) - Michaella and Robert.

Rose-Mary Rumbley (p. 58)

Rose-Mary Rumbley holds a PH.D. in communications from the University of North Texas. She is a well-known speaker in Texas and enjoys researching each and every topic. She is a Contributing Editor of the network and Herstory appears in every issue.

Brad Russell (p. 51)

Brad Russell, a graduate of Texas Tech, is and a licensed Architect and Professional Engineer. Married for 20 years and the father of two sons, he enjoys visiting the family ranch to hunt, shoot pool, and play cards (bridge, Texas Hold’Em, and Blackjack are among his favorites). Rooted in Texas for 7 generations or more, he shares Texans’ love of football and can often be found sitting at the 50-yard line in the stands of his sons’ sporting events prior to the ticket sales.

DEC2013 | the net work

9

g green Robyn Griggs Lawrence

robyn@robyngriggslawrence.com Robyn Griggs Lawrence is a critically acclaimed author and frequent contributor to the network. She is also on the board of directors of the CMPBS.

Innovation Excellence

T

he City of Austin’s Green Business Leaders program awarded The Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (CMPBS), the Austin-based non-profit education, research, and demonstration organization specializing in life cycle planning and design, “Best Overall” for innovation excellence during its annual ceremony in September.

Eight other local businesses were honored for their achievements as well.

Launched in April 2012 by the City’s Office of Sustainability, the Austin Green Business Leaders program has recognized104 businesses, 14 at Silver, 38 at Gold and 51 at the Platinum level. The program’s central tool is a green business scorecard, which helps businesses assess and enhance their operations’ sustainability. CMPBS received Platinum level recognition for attaining 125 out of the scorecard’s 150 points in business practices in seven areas of sustainability: communications, energy, water, resource management, transportation, community stewardship and a healthy work environment.

“We are honored to have received the title of ‘Best Overall’ and congratulate the other winners for their sustainability achievements,” said CMPBS codirectors Pliny Fisk III and Gail Vittori. “We encourage Austin businesses to get involved with the Austin Green Business Leaders program and build sustainable practices that will promote healthy environments, steward natural resources and support Austin’s resilience and economic vitality.”

In its 38-year history, CMPBS’ focus on prototypes, protocols and policies has manifested in multiple projects in Austin, including the conceptual framework for the Austin Green Building Program and LEED consulting for Block 21, Mueller redevelopment, Dell Children’s Medical Center of Cen-

Photo: Courtesy of the City of Austin (L-R): CMPBS Co-Director Gail Vittori, City of Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell, CMPBS Co-Director Pliny Fisk, CMPBS Sustainability Associate/Administrative Director Elena Carey at the City of Austin Green Business Leaders awards ceremony.

tral Texas, the new Austin Central Library and many other notable green projects.

Each month CMPBS invites the community to its facilities for an Open House in which visitors tour the many demonstration projects, including the Advanced Green Builder Demonstration Building.

To learn more, visit www.cmpbs.org. n

Retail Spotlight - Green Roofs

(You Can’t Make This Stuff Up!)

Green roofs, like thick blankets, have been around for centuries in Scandinavia where they moderate the cold winters and sometimes very hot summers. They reduce the heat island effect. And they are changing the way architects design buildings all around the world – but take a look at this rather old building in Sister Bay (Door County), Wisconsin that has taken a novel approach – providing an environment for goats and an unintended but very successful marketing design.

Yes…. Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik has goats grazing the sod roof. It's quite a sight, and it's made this place a popular and distinctive restaurant. There’s even a goat cam! www.aljohnsons.com n

10

the network | dec2013

Compiled by network sources.

One of the penalties of not participating in politics is that you will be governed by your inferiors. - Plato

Best Overall!

11

g green

The Tech Behind the Bullitt Center (in Seattle), the World’s Greenest Office Building

by STEVEN CASTLE

Meeting the Living Building Challenge means being completely self-sufficient in energy and water use, and that means using many energy-saving technologies.

But enough poop. Let’s talk technology. The six-floor, 50,000-square-foot Bullitt Center is loaded with energy-saving tech, from motorized windows to plug-load controlling smart strips to automated daylight dimming to an energy monitoring system and dashboard displays — because even that colossal solar photovoltaic array, which will produce 230,000 kW of electrical juice a year, can’t provide all power for the building’s tenants unless energysaving measures are made on the inside. Though each 425-watt panel delivers up to 50 percent more electricity than typical panels, even on cloudy days.

Careful energy usage studies were conducted, and each tenant will have an energy budget — and if they meet their budgets, their utility bills will be paid by the building’s owner, the Bullitt Foundation. The Bullitt Foundation is seeking the ultimate green designation for its building, that of a Living Building from the Living Building Challenge, and to do so it must show it is self-sustaining in energy and water use for 12 continuous months.

That’s where the solar system and all of the building’s efficiency tech comes in. The solar system is grid-tied, so it won’t be producing all of the building’s energy all of the time, but is “netmetered” to sell excess energy back to the utility. The plan is to even out production and consumption.

The Bullitt Center’s projected energy use index (EUI), a measurement of how much energy is used by a building, is a super-low 16 kBtus per square foot, whereas a typical office building in Seattle would have an EUI of about 70 kBtus/sq. ft.

Photos courtesy of Ben Benschnieder

I

t’s billed as the “greenest office building in the world,” and with good reason. Seattle’s Bullitt Center is designed to be completely self-sustaining in its energy and water use. That’s right. It produces all of its own electricity and water, thanks to a massive, 14,000-square-foot, 575-panel, 242-kilowatt rooftop solar “sombrero” that hangs well over the sides of the building, a geothermal heating and cooling system and a rainwater harvesting system that filters and disinfects the water for use as drinking water — all with a big assist from some energy-efficiency technologies.

And that’s not all. Can you say composting toilets? Yep, six floors of foamflushing toilets will collect solid waste and make fertilizer out of it, with no smell, it is promised.

and a LEED Platinum-certified building an EUI of about 32 kBtus/sq. ft., says Brian Court of architectural firm Miller Hill Partnership. Without the solar overhang, the building would need an EUI of 10 kBtus/sq. ft. to be selfsufficient, and that simply is not feasible to operate the building, Court says.

Even at 16 kBtus/sq. ft., energy-efficiency measures are required.

Ground-Source Heating and Cooling

What will save the most energy? Start with the geothermal system, which consists of 26 wells and a ground-source heat pump, which will heat and cool the building through in-floor radiant heating tubes that transport heat from the ground to warm the concrete in the winter and remove the heat in the summer. No air conditioning system need apply. The heat pump will still consume about five percent of the building’s electricity load. However, says Robert Pena, associate professor of the University of Washington’s Integrated Design Lab, which advised on the building’s efficient design and is one of the first tenants, “The heat pump generates three units of heat for about every one unit of electricity it uses.”

Automated Curtain Wall

By far one of the coolest features on the building are its automated motorized windows, which can be triggered to open or close by temperature, humidity or carbon dioxide sensors. The triple-glazed Schuco windows are energy efficient with a rating of R5 and extend outward to open a few inches on all sides to ensure a better seal when closed against the weather stripping.

The windows are planned to open primarily at night to “flush” the building with fresh air during the warmer months, though they could open to help cool the building as well.

Warema exterior blinds, triggered by an astronomical clock, will shut to help block the sun to prevent solar gain in the warmer months, which will help cut down on the amount of time the heat pump must run and cool the building. Although exterior blinds are far more common in Europe, Miller Hull Partnership’s Court describes them as “a no-brainer to minimize solar heat

12

the network | DEC2013

When you’re dead, you don’t know that you’re dead. It is difficult only for others. It’s the same when you’re stupid.

www.CorporateTechDecisions.com

g green Chris Mundell

cmundell@hksinc.com Chris Mundell, AIA, CSI, CDT, LEED AP BD+C is a Vice President and Sustainable Design Coordinator at HKS in Dallas.

Architects Sets Its Sights on LEED Platinum

HKS’s strategy on the first two levels was to re-glaze the street façade, allowing more transparency with the surrounding community. The ground floor includes a 100-person learning center, a seating area for lunchtime and other events, and gathering spaces for collaboration. The second floor houses most of the main conference rooms and executive offices. The remaining four floors occupied by the architecture firm are open offices with employee workstations and informal teaming rooms.

In keeping with its commitment to sustainability, the space is designed in accordance with the USGBC’s LEED rating system for commercial interiors. While final documentation for the 2009 version of the rating system will not be submitted until October, the design team set its sights on a Plati-

num level certification - the highest level awarded. This project was also one of the first to test the new LEED v4 beta program and documentation will be completed in early 2014. HKS decided to seek the double LEED certification as a chance to understand the difference in the versions and to better educate its employees, clients, and project teams.

At the beginning of the project, the team established key sustainable strategies that they wanted to implement into their new headquarters. The urban location of the building provided a variety of transportation options including the DART rail right outside the front door. Bike racks, showers and changing 14

the network | DEC2013

rooms with lockers were also incorporated, giving employees the opportunity to walk or bike to work. The downtown location provides employees access to plenty of restaurants and other basic services, and a roof deck with benches and planters offers an outdoor connection to the city.

Artificial lighting is one of the largest users of energy in office buildings. HKS took large strides to reduce its overall lighting power by incorporating superefficient LED lighting technology and task lighting for all workstations. In addition, integrated day-lighting harvesting controls were installed to automatically control the overhead lights when sensors detect an adequate amount of daylight in the space. These controls, along with occupancy sensors and automatic window shades work together, ensuring that the open offices are well lit but not burdened by glare. The outcome of these combined strategies was a total Lighting Power Density (LPD) of 0.6 Watts/sf - 40% less than code.

New variable air volume boxes paired with a new base building high performance chiller provide a more efficient HVAC system for the office spaces.

Electrical meters were added to monitor lighting, power, and chilled water allowing the firm the ability to monitor energy consumption on a per floor basis. This additional monitoring can also provide the opportunity for friendly competitions between each floor to see who uses less energy. Low flow plumbing fixtures were selected to achieve over 35% reduction in potable water.

With the design industry’s new focus on transparency in the chemical makeup of building materials, the project team took great care to understand the hazards associated with the materials they selected. The strategy was to eliminate the use of vinyl and PVC in all of the interior finishes and to minimize the other well-known chemicals of concern. PVC-free window shades and rubber carpet backing are just two examples of products chosen based on this strategy. Additionally, some materials were actually reused instead of sourcing raw materials. These included natural stone for the break room countertops and old sprinkler pipe for the elevator lobby ceilings. The workstation furniture achieved a BIFMA level-3 certification, which is the highest level of sustainably certified workstations available.

Lastly, green operational policies were implemented to maintain a sustainable facility. These policies included providing a single stream recycling program, implementing green cleaning procedures, and buying 100% green power offsets. An education program was also created to share with others working in the space and guests touring the building. n

How can there be self-help “groups”?

I

n May of 2013, Dallas-based HKS Architects relocated its headquarters back into downtown Dallas, renovating the first six floors of the thirtystory Patriot Tower. Now renamed One Dallas Center, the building is being repositioned into a mixed use development comprised of office space on the lower eight floors and residential units above. The project team for the HKS renovated space included Andres Construction, Blum Consulting Engineering, Scott Oldner Lighting Design, and Command Commissioning.

g green Isilay Civan

isilay.civan@hok.com Isilay Civan, MSc, Ph.D.s, LEED AP, is a senior consultant and the location leader for the HOK Chicago Consulting Group

“Same Angle, Different Lenses”

A

Sustainability Series

Avoiding Premature Obsolescence 1 and Greenwashing 2

s more and more companies begin to invest in greening their portfolios, either as isolated implementations or through a strategic approach that deals with the entire building/portfolio, there are heightened market-wide expectations of increased value from such improvements. The question remains, however, whether such expectations are being realized.

From the investor’s perspective, frequently posed questions include: Are we seeing greater demands for green buildings where we can reasonably anticipate an increase in sale prices or rental rates (along with higher absorption and occupancy rates) for longer periods? What about the accountability for and comparability of such findings? Are the simple payback and return on investment calculations we have been using to assess real estate’s value adequate to determine how much value we can add to the built environment through our sustainability efforts? If not, what is a better way of quantifying the value of sustainability so it can be realized in savings or shown as proof for good standing, lesser risk, and maintained value for longer durations?

Building owners and occupants are interested in knowing whether green buildings truly provide healthier and more productive built environments.

Some environmentally-conscious occupants are also concerned about what happens to their individual contributions. For instance, what happens to sorted recyclables if there is not a robust recycling program at the city level? Do such disconnected efforts still amount to something meaningful and are they worth the investment of time and money?

Studies show that if there is even a perceived disconnect among a series of activities which may make the efforts less useful than initially assumed, existing and potential future support may be seriously diminished and may end up damaging the organization’s PsyCap (Psychological Capital: the positive and developmental state as characterized by high self-efficacy, optimism, hope and resiliency, which is argued to be the ultimate competitive edge for organizations at the employee level).

Consider the investor’s perspective on realizing unassailable benefits from greening his portfolio - ultimately a higher valuation. This is dependent what his/her view of sustainability is. If it is a hit and run approach (i.e., grab the low hanging fruit with minimal investment), that is exactly what will be gained - quick gains in a short time frame.

For these efforts to turn into more consistent, longer-term value-added factors, they need to have preset strategic goals (with specific key performance measures (KPIs) attached to each).They need clearly identified action items with measurable metrics and a corrective action plan, to change operation if certain measures are not met. These need to be tracked and to become part of the 5-year strategic plan of the company. This way, a predictive assessment of the property can be made to strategically align the resources and avoid premature obsolescence through repetitive deferred maintenance items that bring the property’s value down.

This is not to suggest that value can only be achieved through substantial capital investments. If one approaches sustainability in a more strategic and comprehensive way, there will be many more opportunities to achieve higher levels of sustainability at a lesser investment, with savings that can be realized over a much longer period. In a strategic approach, rather than simply picking some strategies that meet your budget allocation, you need to choose the ones that potentially achieve three things: 1) help meet the KPIs that you have established; 2) create synergies for multiple savings opportunities; and 3) act as stepping stones for the next best-in-line opportunities for gradual improvements to create a positive ripple effect and bring in further savings at lower costs.

The simplest example is periodically comparing your capital expense (CAPEX) plan with your operational expense (OPEX) plan to assess the optimum timing of building’s system component replacements - when the useful life and the operational cost break even. This gives you the ability to plan for replacements, while continuing to stay sustainable without interruptions to the process. When properly documented, these activities may also raise the value of the building.

However, the current accounting principles in real estate valuation do not allow for the recognition of such increase-in-value aspects of the sustainable efforts.

Moreover, we continue to make investment decisions based solely on simple payback or ROI calculations. For the most part, these calculations not only exclude the full life cycle aspect of the buildings or the building systems, they also don’t consider any health, productivity, or consolidated benefits that go beyond the cost savings that may be realized from an isolated initiatives (e.g., connection to nature, workplace design, alternative work, etc.).

I suggest that we use the increasing market pressure of greening our buildings to seek a change for better recognition and quantification of the added value to these buildings by virtue of sustainability factors.

Start by addressing value considerations beyond the traditional cost savings into our financial statements and ROI calculations. This can strengthen the ability to showcase the long-term potential of greening our built environment and pave the way for improved access to funds for sustainable improvements. Not to act now may potentially hinder governmental support (rebates and incentives) and tenant/investor interest in sustainability. This will make it more challenging when incentives become mandates and penalties are imposed for not adhering to the rules and regulations that are then in place.

To achieve a healthier and more productive built environment, the idea generation and concept development stages should involve strategic thinking, clearly defined goals and a truly integrated design process. Only then can you achieve efficiently run systems with optimized performance. The earlier in the process such concepts are considered, the easier it becomes to achieve truly sustainable goals. n

1 Redefining the Corporate Real Estate, The Network, Sept. 2009 issue, pg. 29.

2 A Refresher on Obsolescence and Greenwashing, The Network, Sustainability Series, Sept. 2013 issue, pg. 12.

DEC2013 | the net work

15

™

™

®

16

Tree Frogs Houston 713-690-5552

Tree Frogs Waller/Tomball 832-559-3088

Tree Frogs The Woodlands 281-367-0055

Tree Frogs Dallas - Lewisville 972-219-0001

Tree Frogs League City 281-480-0055

Tree Frogs Dallas - Fairview 972-369-1818

the network | DEC2013

Tree Frogs Fort Worth Junction of I-820 & I-30 817-888-3233

Tree Frogs Smithville / Adventures Outback / A Place for Your Stuff sale 512-237-2275

Tree Frogs Boerne San Antonio 210-698-6999

Tree Frogs Austin / Adventures Outback 512-336-0620

on now!

treefrogstexas.com

joins thenetwork introducing uli north texas

ULI North Texas is one of fifty District Councils in the U.S., all of which are affiliated with The Urban Land Institute. The North Texas District Council has over 800 members representing developers, investment groups, lenders, architects, planners, engineering firms, brokers, contractors and others involved in commercial real estate. Its programs range from the annual "What's Next" event held in the spring, attracting hundreds of industry professionals, to small group mentoring programs for its Young Leader members. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in real estate and development.

Contact Pamela.stein@uli.org for more information.

uli north texas announces its first executive director

Attorney and industry veteran Pamela Stein has been selected as the ULI’s first Executive Director. This comes as the organization plans to expand its role in the region in anticipation of extensive population growth in this decade and beyond. "We want ULI to help lead North Texas in dealing with the opportunities and challenges of the future," said Robert Folzenlogen, Chair. "Our organization excels in providing thought-provoking information about industry trends and highlighting innovative approaches to development issues. We look forward to sharing that expertise with more of our area's leaders and Pam's unique background and experience are a perfect fit for executing this vision." Ms. Stein, who has a law degree from SMU and a master’s degree in regional planning from the University of North Carolina, has over 20 years of experience practicing commercial real estate law with Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Pamela Stein

How many weeks are there in a light year?

joins thenetwork introducing aia fort worth

AIA Fort Worth, a professional organization of architects from the North Texas counties of Comanche, Cooke, Eastland, Erath, Haskell, Hood, Jack, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell, Stephens, Tarrant, Throckmorton, and Wise, was founded in 1946 and has a membership of over 400 architects. The Chapter welcomed a new Executive Director, Alesha Niedziela, in October. President Bart Shaw said, “Alesha brings a wealth of experience in the design fields and a new perspective in addressing the challenges facing (us).” Alesha earned a BS in Interior Design at the University of North Texas and a Master of Architecture at the University of Texas in Arlington. She has worked at CM Architecture in Fort Worth and WKMC Architects in Dallas.

Alesha Niedziela

For questions about events or membership, contact The Center for Architecture, 817-334-0155. Nonmembers who would like to receive the weekly email newsletter can subscribe at http://aiafw.org/chapter-information.

RESTORATION OF THE TARRANT COUNTY COURTHOUSE CLOCK TOWER

On Saturday, May 29, 2010 a 400 lb. piece of clock tower balustrade, its fasteners loosened by years of corrosion, blew off creating a sizeable hole in the copper roof of downtown Fort Worth’s courthouse.

Thus began the saga to restore the 1895 Tarrant County Courthouse Clock Tower. Previous courthouse restorations in 1984 concentrated on the building below – the tower received only some all-thread, wooden replicas of broken cast iron, a lot of construction adhesive and paint.

Restoration of the tower began in 2010. Arthur Weinman Architects’ proposal would double the landmark’s expected lifespan - another 115 years. Tarrant County gave the team the directions and resources needed to design the restoration without any compromises. The owner wanted the interior and exterior to have a “new, but old look”.

The tower’s restoration included pointing and rebuilding masonry, adding restored and new cast iron, along with structural steel and stainless steel replacements. The historic windows and louvers were restored and the wooden upper floors were made safe again. New copper work over stainless steel underlayment was constructed. The clockwork and vibration damper for the bell were updated, and triple waterproofing protected all elements. Finally, in June 2012, the tower’s restoration came to a conclusion,

by Byrne Construction Services for $3,880,000, within budget and on schedule.

An exhibit about the restoration runs through Dec. 31st at the AIA office at 3425 W. 7th St. For current event information, times and locations, go to http://aiafw.org/events/.

d i v e r si ns

calories the net work | dec2013

17

DEC2013 | the net work

17

general assembly

T 2

1

he Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) selected seven designs to receive the 2013 AIA Built Design Awards, the highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in built projects by Dallas architects. The jury also selected one entry to receive a Special Jury Commendation to recognize the project’s initiative and purpose.

South Intermediate High School: Performing Arts Addition Pomona Residence

The submissions for the 46th annual AIA Dallas Design Awards included entries from around the world and featured a range of project styles from hospitals and football stadiums to residences and park pavilions. “The 2013 AIA Built Design Award recipients showcase the outstanding work being done by Dallas architects around the globe,” said Maria Gomez, 2013 AIA Design Awards chair and studio director at Good Fulton & Farrell. “These award-winning projects demonstrate responsive and innovative design concepts.”

This year’s recipients were selected by a jury composed of world-renowned architects, including Dan Rockhill, University of Kansas and Studio 804; John Ronan, AIA, John Ronan Architects; and Jennifer Yoos, FAIA, VJAA. They deliberated over more than 50 entries and selected the final recipients based on each design’s response to its cultural, social, environmental and contextual challenges.

3 4

The 2013 AIA Dallas Built Design Award recipients are:

1 Gensler (Philadelphia): The design is centered on the chronological influence of libraries, using the past to inform the present and improve the future. The Reading Room is designed to visually connect to the rest of the space while giving access to one-of-a-kind documents, in a highly controlled environment. 2 Perkins + Will The design of the building addition uses a simple planning strategy to integrate the existing structure with the new arts building, creating a courtyard that joins two different programs – art and athletics. The courtyard gives the school a new identity and creates a blended approach to community and education. 3 Cunningham Architects (Dallas): This three-bedroom, three-bath house utilizes a simple design with careful detailing, integrating a side courtyard with a more formal garden space. At 2,700 square feet, the design is an elegant solution with sustainable features. 4 HDR Architecture (Galveston): The new design of Galveston Fire and Rescue #4 is an architectural solution that is responsive to building codes and restrictions and prevents damage during weather emergencies. The overall design strategy allows for reuse of the facility with minimal rebuild or demotion in the event of another disaster. 5 HKS, Inc.: The new inpatient Tower at Avenida Observatorio is an extension to the existing American British Cowdray (ABC) Medical Center and the new ABC Cancer Center.

The expansion design uses a combination of vision glass to enhance and frame views, while spandrel and sandblasted glass serve to block and filter natural light. 6 The jury also selected one project to receive a Jury Commendation. Designed by buildingcommunityWORKSHOP, this particular project is an effort to design a new program model to increase economic, social and environmental sustainability of affordable housing developments in Dallas. (Not pictured) Mockingbird Residence, Buchanan Architecture (Dallas): Designed using an innovative building envelope system commonly found in climate-controlled warehouse construction and featuring several sustainable solutions. (Not pictured) College Park Picnic Pavilion and Site Improvements, Architexas & Snøhetta (Dallas): A simple gesture, using modern design to create a unique outdoors structure.

Fire| Beach House NEHO (Nueva Expansión Hospital Observatorio)

sustainABLEhouse

5

6

The jury recognized projects in a variety of project typologies. See the entire gallery of entries and recipients: http://aiadallasdesignawards.com/gallery.asp?awards_type=built&winner_year=2013

Perkins+Will Dallas Principal honored

The Dallas Business Journal named Perkins+Will Principal Tom Reisenbichler, AIA, LEED AP, to the 2013 Who’s Who in Health Care, for his more than 30-year commitment to the industry and local community. He manages client relations in the healthcare sector for the southwest region of Perkins+Will, a global interdisciplinary architecture and design firm, and served as the healthcare planning and design principal for the Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Baylor University Medical Center.

The design for the Sammons Center has been recognized internationally for design excellence, winning the IIDA Healthcare Design Award, a Healthcare Symposium Patient Experience Design Award and a 2013 International Health Project Award from the Design & Health International Academy Awards.

“As a culture, we are judged by how we treat people when they are at their weakest, such as during an illness or injury. I’m humbled to be selected as someone who has made a positive impact on healthcare in North Texas,” said Reisenbichler.

18

the network | dec2013

Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

2013 BUILT DESIGN AWARDS

University of Pennsylvania, The Kislak Center For Special Collections, Rare Books And Manuscripts

The Dallas Chapter held its 18th Annual Golf Tournament on September 23rd at Hackberry Creek

C

DALLAS

B

F

A

E G

D

A Scott Frech, Executive Security (the event’s Platinum Sponsor), Christie Clenney and Andrea Saccomanno B First Place: Costeen Bradshaw, John Ramsey, MG Cox, and Brian Weinberger C Second Place: Trip Leon, Jeff White, Fred Deal, and John Kappus D Third Place: Bill Wysoski, Jamey Mauldin, Janet Woodard, and Jerod Niles E Founders Cup Winners: Granite Properties: Matt Field, Chris Spaulding, Richard Jordan, and Charles Duckworth F Last Place: JJ Jones and Juanita Cano G Poker Run Winners: Clay Johnson, Shane Baggett, Richey Houdek

Michael Hingson’s life changed dramatically on September 11, 2001 when he and his guide dog, Roselle, escaped from the 78th floor of Tower One in the World Trade Center moments before it collapsed. Soon after, he was thrust into the international limelight where he began to share his unique survival story and 9-11 lessons of trust, courage, and heroism. Blind from birth, he shared those wonderful stories with a joint luncheon of IREM and BOMA on September 11, 2013.

In the professional designation lists presented in our last issue, we inadvertently omitted two of our very important affiliate associations – IREM Austin and IREM San Antonio. We apologize …and those members, each of whom has reached the pinnacle represented by the designation, are listed here and on page 21.

Stacey Scarborough Donna Schmidt Kimberly Schwarz Daniel Simpson William Spencer Jerome Steuart James Stewart Jeanie Swain Susan Sweet Elizabeth Toepperwein Veronica Torres Lisa Towne Melton Trachta Cindy Vyvlecka Karen Waring Jeffrey Warwick Yvonne Weber Jill Welborn Albert Wight Sandra Wilson Susan Womack Alex Yount

H O R N O O LL R

George Kennedy Jeanne Klobedans EileenKondoff Michael Lemaire Dan Light Susan Lillibridge Mary Loga Holly Lopez Mona Lowe Adam Lynd Bart Marlar Michael Martens Allyson McKay Burris McRee Martha Murray Laurie Newberg Kathy Nielsen David Nielsen Russell Noll Michael Noll Patricia Oden James Ramsey Charles Reger Donald Reneau Mike Reyna Rod Riggins Don Rowan Nancy Russell

san antonio

CPM Emeritus John Anthis Susan Choice John Flannery Jack Kallison Robert Menconi Charles Noble Willard Smith

CPM Craig Acord Kenneth Adams Christina Arseneau Cynthia Ash Gene Bartosh Brian Birdy Lynn Blakeley Kelly Blaskowsky Harry Botkin Mark Cashman

Alexandra Christman Steve Colella James Denton Henry Dirks Harry Drought Thomas Duesing James Ferris Sally Flanagan Yolanda Flores Michael Gately Christopher Gill Amanda Gladstone Erica Gold David Hamble Stuart Hendry Barbara Herndon F. David Humes Kimberly Keener Valerie Kelley

ARM, CPM Diane Coliz Linda Gross Jill Welborn

ARM Patricia Aleman Madlyn Bowen Dawn Call Elanore Decker Sara Eichelberger Gwen Gary Yessica Gonzales Robin Greene Lora Havrda Christina McGurl Dawn Neuman Rodolfo Ramirez Kristen Short Arlene Smith James Thomson Sonia Torres Lisa Towne Celine Williams Billy Williamson ACoM Charles Marina Erin Mitchell

the network | dec2013

19

general assembly

Ellen Mitchell Kozack

emitchell@hksinc.com

Ellen Mitchell Kozack, AIA, LEED AP BD+C is an Associate and Sustainable Design Coordinator at HKS, Inc. in Dallas. She is also the Sustainability Editor of the network.

E

Emerging Leaders Design Playground for CityWalk@Akard

very year, the Dallas AIA selects approximately twenty young professionals to participate in its 10-month long, awardwinning Emerging Leaders program. As a supplement to the leadership curriculum facilitated by Dr. Peter DeLisle of Austin College, each class is tasked with selecting a community improvement project in which to put its design talents to good use.

After much thought and discussion, the 2012 Emerging Leaders class chose to design, fundraise, and ultimately build a playground for the children living at CityWalk@Akard. Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, CityWalk is a once vacant, mid-century midrise office building that began its conversion to apartments in 2005. The building offers 200 subsidized units, 100 of which are allocated to the formerly homeless population of Dallas. “These are adult people, some of whom have had amazing lives and amazing careers before they came here,” says John Greenan, Executive Director of the Central Dallas Community Development Corporation (CDCDC). “We want to give them whatever help they need and put them in a position to succeed and live (their

play area closest in to the building is designed for the littlest residents, with playground equipment, toy storage, and softer flooring. This area can be easily viewed through a new storefront window between the play area and the building. Progressing away from the building towards San Jacinto Street, the playground transforms into an open basketball court area to serve the older CityWalk kids.

lives) in a meaningful, dignified way.” According to Greenan, it costs the city upwards of $40,000 a year to have someone living on the street.

Alternatively, it costs only $12,000 a year to put someone in housing, making CItyWalk a win-win for the people of Dallas.

to go towards the playground. Through their industry connections, they teamed up with the construction firm of Brasfield & Gorrie, who generously agreed to donate their time and solicit donated materials from their subcontractors. Upon joining forces with Brasfield, the team decided to split the construction process into two separate phases. The first phase, which has already been through the permitting process with the City of Dallas, consists of the shell improvements - namely the installation of the storefront windows, curtain wall, air conditioning, and ramps for ADA compliance. “We are on track with all of our procurement and staging to begin the construction effort in time for an early 2014 completion of Phase I,” says Ryan Martin, AIA, one of the Emerging Leaders responsible for spearheading the construction process. Phase II will be the installation of the playground equipment and basketball court and is expected to follow shortly thereafter. The class is still weighing its options concerning playground equipment and how best to stretch their dollars. They’ve set up an email address and website in their ongoing efforts to keep the donations coming in. If you are interested in giving, tax-deductible donations can be made at www. citywalkplayground.com or email citywalkplayground@gmail.com. n

Because many of the apartments are small studio or one-bedroom units, the staff at CityWalk was surprised to find the building home to almost forty children, ranging from toddlers to teenagers. Due to the urban location and the constraints of the site, these young residents have a very limited area beyond their own living spaces in which to be kids.

Likewise, while Dallas has made great strides in recent years to expand the amount of green space in its urban core, the closest available parks are a considerable walk through the often pedestrian-unfriendly streets of downtown. So with the help of the CDCDC, CitySquare, and the residents of CityWalk themselves, the Emerging Leaders set out to bring the park to the kids. After touring the building, the young professionals settled on transforming an unused loading dock which provided a blank canvas that was enclosed on three sides and secured by an overhead coiling door. Because the space was tall and linear, the team chose a concept of phased play that could accommodate a range of ages. The 20

the network | dec2013

Throughout 2012, the Emerging Leaders held numerous fundraising efforts, including a happy hour/ silent auction in the future playground last October. The result of their year-long efforts was that they were able to raise over $28,000

The IREM Fort Worth chapter had a marvelous program at the Colonial Country Club. Stacey Pierce, the new Executive Director of Streams & Valleys (featured in the Dec ’12 issue of the network) presented an overview of the myriad of events and activities the organization is hosting. And Regina and Rudy Taylor introduced the Community Food Bank they run which will be a partner/beneficiary of some of the chapter’s future events.

a

b

c ft. worth

e d g f

a Carma Bohannon b Stacey Pierce c Jim Ryffel was sworn in by President Carma Bohannon as the chapter’s newest CPM® d Local college students attending the monthly meeting surround Susan Holland e Rudy and Regina Taylor and chapter Executive Director Melinda Payne f 2014 IREM National President Joe Greenblatt (far right) inducted the 2014 Ft.

Worth IREM Officers at the group’s October luncheon. (L-R) Bret Messer, Secretary; Bruce Shakerian, Treasurer; Susan Holland, Vice President; Carma Bohannon, President g Executive Council member Will Courtney with IREM National President Joe Greenblatt

R. Michael Hill Tara Holleran Carrie Holt Deborah Hornickel Jennifer Horsch Amy Hurst Franziska Jackson James Janysek Rhonda Jaquez Karisa Johnson Bradley Kidd Kerry Klenzendorf James Knight Latimer Kuykendall Joy Lamb Shelley Lamoglia Diane Land Kim LaPier Julie Lewis Elizabeth Logan Karmin Lynch Sherri Markus Carol Martine Jim May Thomas Mayes Dennis McDaniel Kathy McDuffie Stanley McElroy Sheila McHargue Greg Miller Susan Minter Kimberley Morgan Michael Murphy

Antonia Murphy Sherry Naquin Sanchez Richard Neuman Rebecca Nixon Paul Noetzel Douglas Palmer Suzanne Pfeiffer Kasey Pfuntner Sherie Railsback Kathleen Ramlow Steven Rea Heather Reagan Sylvia Rizk Don Roberts Jennifer Rodriguez Bill Roland Timothy Rushing Victor Russo Kristin Sears Vonda Sebesta James Sholders Kelly Smith RoseAnn Smith Darrell Spaulding Richard Stilovich Jaclyn Swanson Donald Tait Karen Temborius Kimberly Thomsen Tom Thornell Barbara Tiziani Tina Tullock Martha Waitkus

David Watson David Weaver Brenda Weber James Weissmiller Holly Whitfield-Krieber Keith Whittington Thomas Wiley Jeffrey Williams Kimberly Williams Barbara Woods Eddie Yarmer

H O R N O O LL R

Paula Boyd Karen Bray Justin Callahan Philip Capron Daryl Chalberg K.H. Childress Tammy Counts Janis Cowey Kathy Cox Angela Creed Thomas Curler Lynette Dahmer Amy Dandridge George Debus Wesley Decontie Annell Dell’Andrea Charlie Dismore Amy Donovan David Edelman Candiss Escobar Julia Finney Shirley Finney Michelle Ford Stan Ford Melissa Glider Melissa Gomez Angelique Goodnough Belva Green Carolyn Griffin Shawna Gross Brandi Herdzina Rebecca Heston Melissa Heyman

austin

CPM Lifetime Michael O’Dell

CPM Emeritus Deidre Brightman Jeffry Landua Andy Wagner Randy Wright

CPM Michelle Ackermann Randy Allen Adrian Arriaga Kristina Bagge Sammie Baker E. Carl Beck Robert Benson Grant Berkey Thomas Bogardus Savanna Bogardus Andrea Bonecutter Douglas Boone Betty Bourne-Karp

ACoM Paula Nottingham ARM Sandra Yeager Lisa (lloyd) Barron Savanna Bogardus Belinda Bristol Justin Callahan Janis Cowey Kathy Cox Wesley Decontie Terrance Godbold Theresa Himel Ronald King Mary Mitchell Debra Stewart Samantha Thornton January Zahn

the network | dec2013

21

I

n the late 19th century, a rapidly growing Chicago, flush with railroad and manufacturing capital, gave birth to an architectural icon that would change the face of the modern skyline. The discovery and implementation of steel-frame construction, first successfully used on the 138-foot Home Insurance Building, would eventually herald an age of taller buildings, better views, and increased density. Matching the character of the age, the skyscraper became a symbol of American innovation and ambition in a rabidly commercial town, as Chicago architects made their names and fortunes with ostentatious, beautiful Beaux Arts buildings.

Too Much of a Big Thing

The age of the skyscraper reached full-scale boom proportions in the years before World War I, spreading to New York and the world beyond as technical innovation made them cheaper and more viable. Eventually, though, the fervor for skyscrapers calmed. The accumulation of countless utilitarian rectangular towers in every city seemed to tarnish the very idea, and tall buildings came to seem uninspired--even gauche.

Today, with the world’s population increasing at an alarming rate and the trend of urbanization showing no signs of slowing, the skyscraper is seeming less like an ambitious display of man’s engineering prowess and more like a necessity in a rapidly crowding world. Nowhere is the crunch for space felt more acutely than in the developing world. It is projected that China will see its urban population grow from the current 600 million to more than a billion by 2030! In burgeoning cities like Beijing and Shanghai, this means that there’s only one direction to go: skyward.

This past August, the Shanghai Tower celebrated its topping out with a ceremony and the hoisting of its final beam. While the building is still incomplete--interior construction is still underway--the topping out brought the Tower to 2,073 feet, making it the tallest building in China and the second tallest building in the world, behind only Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the subject of our last installment of Amazing Buildings. Super-tall skyscrapers have been popping up throughout Asia, with American firms often finding homes for their most ambitious projects overseas.

Qingwei Kong and Marshall Strabala

Scan with pulseM or any scanner to give us your feedback.

www.pulseM.me

101 Dalmatians and Peter Pan (Wendy) are the only two Disney cartoon features with both parents who are present and don’t die throughout the movie.

amazing buildings

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Designed by Jun Xia at Gensler, the Shanghai Tower consists of nine stacked cylindrical buildings totaling 121 floors. It is located in the district of Pudong, accompanied by two other super-tall buildings: the 101-floor Shanghai World Financial Center and the 88-floor Jin Mao Tower. The three buildings form a kind of narrative trio of the past, present, and future of China.

Like any super-tall building, the Shanghai Tower is a marvel of engineering. Ultrafuturistic in design, it is encased in a spiraling glass facade that was engineered for wind resistance--important in a city that experiences regular typhoons. A 16-meter scale model of the building was tested for earthquakes up to 7.5 on the Richter scale.

Since the Tower sits on clay-mixed soil characteristic of a river delta, 61,000 cubic meters of concrete were used in the foundation slab, poured continuously in a marathon 60-hour session.

When the Tower is complete in 2014, it will be one of the most sustainably advanced skyscrapers and it is projected to be LEED Gold certified. Here, again, the outer glass shell comes into play. By creating a buffer between the outside and the inner buildings, the space between the two curtains acts as an insulator, reducing heating and cooling costs. The Tower will also house an advanced rainwater collection system and vertically aligned wind turbines. Taken together, the sustainability strategies used in the building will reduce the building’s carbon footprint by 34,000 metric tons per year.

Angela O’Byrne

aobyrne@e-perez.com Angela O’Byrne, AIA, is President of Perez, APC, a 70+ year-old architecture, planning, interior design, and construction firm.

Designed by American architect Marshall Strabala, Chief Architect of the building while Director of Design at Gensler. The two neighboring buildings are the Jin Mao Tower and the World Financial Center. Together the buildings are called the ‘three brothers’.

Not Just a Building in the City But A City in the Building

The Shanghai Tower is also a feat of planning, constituting an entire city contained within the building. The space between the outer glass facade and the inner column of nine buildings allows for ‘sky lobbies’, which contain landscaped public gardens and serve as plazas or town squares, encouraging neighborhood-style interaction and community. The nine buildings, or zones, of the Tower are defined by their use. The ground floor will contain retail space, with luxury boutiques, high-end dining, and cafes. Above this are five office zones with more conventional commercial space. Sitting above the offices are two luxury hotel zones. The ninth and highest zone will house an observation deck and cultural facilities, including an exhibition center and gourmet restaurants.

Buildings like the Shanghai Tower may help change perceptions of what skyscrapers mean. By integrating urban planning, sustainability, and engineering, super-tall buildings are able to achieve things that smaller buildings simply can’t. “This tower is symbolic of a nation whose future is filled with limitless opportunities,” said Qingwei Kong, the President of the Shanghai Tower Construction & Development Co., Ltd. Of course, Mr. Kong is correct. However, the tower may also be symbolic of the future of building in general. The skyscraper is not a fad, and we very well may be seeing a second golden age of the form. n

the net work | dec2013

23

feature LAURA McDONALD STEWART

laura@plinthandchintz.com

Laura McDonald Stewart, RID, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP is Founder and Editor of PLiNTHandCHiNTZ.com, The Online Interior Design Magazine, and manages and promotes METROCON Expo & Conference.

METROCON13 Expo & Conference

T

The Regional Architecture & Design Event Makes Significant Strides In Its 11th Year

he volunteer committee of organizers for METROCON13 Expo & Conference is announced that the regional two-day trade show, which took place August 15 & 16, 2013, in Dallas, Texas, attracted over 2,500 interior designers, architects, facility managers, interior design students, and other vital design industry members from 27 states. The budget-conscious, not-forprofit event concentrates on featuring the latest in products, services and innovations for the Architecture & Design community, and it made some substantial strides in its 11th year.

sold, and in less than two months, 112 CEU presentations were submitted, allowing the organizers to offer 5,400 seats in 54 CEUs and providing Attendees the option to earn up to nine CEUs over two days while still providing eight hours on the trade show floor.

Due to the dedication of the volunteer planning Committee made up of an equal number of members from the Texas Oklahoma Chapter of IIDA [International Interior Design Association] and the Texas Chapter of ASID [American Society of Interior Designers], as well as the generosity of 44 show sponsors – including Landmark Sponsor Business Interiors by Staples and Media Sponsor Design Guide Texas – prices for both exhibitors and attendees are extremely low relative to similar events around the USA.

“My fellow volunteers and I are extremely pleased with the value we bring to the A&D industry, and we hope that other groups across the country recognize the continued success of this event as an example of what joining forces, pooling resources, and acting for the greater good can do,” said Presiding Chair, Dana Smith, Affiliate IIDA. Visit www.metrocon.info to find links to view photos from this year’s event and to sign up to receive exhibitor and attendee notifications in order to stay informed about METROCON14 Expo & Conference, which will take place in Dallas on August 14 & 15, 2014 along with crestEXPO. n

The Metrocon13 Committee

On the technological side, METROCON debuted a show app for use on iTunes platforms, which allowed users to access event, CEU, and food & beverage schedules, as well as an exhibitor directory, trade show floor plan, and shuttle routes for area hotels.

Additionally, for the first time the organizers were able to offer exhibitors the option to sign up for lead retrieval services using a smart device app, rendering equipment rental unnecessary and providing exhibitors with attendee information within one business day after the show.

METROCON also added a mobile display unit area, supplementing the 400 10’x10’ expo booths and making it possible for exhibitors to show under 274 vendor names. Booths sold out nine days ahead of the official close, and if 12 booths plus the mobile display unit area had not been added for 2013, booths would have sold out 21 days ahead of the official close. By the time the show took place, there were 17 vendors on a list waiting for 18 booths.

Overall, the support for the show – which serves the corporate, healthcare, hospitality, institutional, multifamily, residential, and retail sectors – was inspiring. In less than 90 days, 98% of event sponsorships

Will be co-located with Metrocon14

August 14-15, 2014 • Stay Tuned!

24

the network | dec2013

Dallas Chapter officers for 2013-14

BEST OVERALL EXHIBIT Clarus Glassboards

(L-R) President Francine Hawkins, Alegeh AutoCAD Design, F.D. Hawkins Painting and Remodeling, and AVI SPL; PresidentElect Jennifer VanBreda, SimplexGrinnell; Vice President Susan Kittrell C-CAP; Treasurer Dee Rainey, SR Roofing Solutions; Secretary Pam Thompson, Anderson Asphalt and Concrete Paving; Directors: Jennifer Severson, The Kenrich Group; Wanda Bledsaw, Bledsaw Construction & Design; Ann McCullough, McCullough & Associates, and Immediate Past President, Liz Moucka, Bridgefarmer & Associates.

A New Program: SAFETY FIRST

TEXO introduces Safety First - one of the association’s long-term goals and current initiatives – a program that unifies and improves the regional industry’s safety knowledge and performance.

Area company safety professionals – subject matter experts who are part of TEXO’s Safety Leadership Group - have developed the program, with input from OSHA and other industry safety consultants.

MOST INFORMATIVE EXHIBIT Paloma Creations

Safety First is unique in that it is hands-on, interactive and will be delivered at the Construction Education Foundation’s (CEF) Safety Lab. The program meets OSHA standards. The first day’s curriculum is 7.5 hours and focused on the essentials of commercial construction jobsite safety. Individuals can return on day two to complete the 2.5 hours to earn their OSHA 10-hour card.

TEXO believes this commitment is a necessary demonstration to business owners for whom our members work that as an industry we are committed to providing a safer workplace and a trained workforce. Safety First will help contractors work towards zero incidents on all jobsites.

ANNUAL SPORTING CLAYS

The North Texas Chapter of CCIM held its annual Sporting Clays event benefitting scholarships for CCIM classes on October 3rd. Over 150 people attended and there were 19 teams of clay shooters. Great food, entertainment, networking, raffles, and even a live auction. Prizes were awarded in several shooting. Planning has already started on the 2014 event. For information on team or corporate sponsorships, email becky@ntccim.com.

Best Promotional Campaign Vicostone

Soelberg Industries Expressions of praise given in the presence of many people.

Shout-Outs!

Best new product

Lambert Landscape Company won a Gold Award honoring excellence in residential installations from the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA).

The Texas Masonry Council (TMC) awarded the 2013 State Golden Trowel Award to KAI Texas for its project design efforts at Parkland Memorial Hospital’s new Central Utility Plant.

Liberty Property Trust acquired the DFW portfolio of Cabot Industrial Value Fund III (consisting of 14 buildings and 1.86 million sf) for $1.475 billion.

Do you have something you want to shout out (rather than tweet)? Send it to editor@crestnetwork.com dec2013 | the net work

25

pawan jaggi

beckyaguilar@speetra.com

Pawan Jaggi is the Founder and CEO of Speetra Inc, a speech analytics company based in Dallas specializing in innovative cloud based speech applications.

Becky is the Product Promotion Specialist at Speetra Inc.

Smart phones and social media are an integral part of getting your story out, but there is room for improvement. Imagine you have an ad in this magazine. Meanwhile, 100 miles away, John - your potential customer - reads this ad. Although you’ve never met John, is there an opportunity to immediately interact with him through your ad? The answer is ‘yes’.

You would agree that John’s time is limited and he is moving quickly through the magazine. But if he has paused to read your ad, we can assume that he is interested in learning more. That very moment is your chance to give him precise information on your product, promotion or service.

This is a unique moment to share your story in full action video and allow John to connect with you on social networks for promotions and other business opportunities. John can also contact you immediately via email or phone and for him to provide natural voice feedback.

Now, it’s possible that John may not be ready to give you feedback until he has received your product or service. But if John calls you back and purchases your service, the feedback can be provided later.

This feedback (whether positive or negative) will be of tremendous value to your business.

d i v ersi ns Drink WHILE you work out!

Bringing a new meaning to ‘Rum Runner’ I don’t always BACARDIO work out, but for the active alcoholic when I do, I prefer to be inebriated.

the network | dec2013

www.pulseM.me at any time, but the code and link remain the same.

Remember, the feedback feature lets your customers Enter your elevator pitch, literally speak or write their opinions to your question. Anyone who reads this magazine can easily ac- phone, email, social media cess your video and contacts by scanning the unique contacts and your feedQR code or by clicking on your link. Try scanning back questions. this code with pulseM or any scanner available to you.

How can this be applied to real estate?

1

Here are some examples. Transform your business card or print ad into an elevator pitch and insert meaningful information. Real estate signs can be used as digital channels where potential customers can watch virtual tours. Online ads can be utilized to provide additional information and important social Post your QR code or link media contacts. on business cards, signs In today’s digital age where people rely on mobile devices to look for a new home or property, your business can provide quality content and get voice feedback to show customers like John that you have a great product or service and you care about how he feels about it.

or online.

2

Do it now! Establish a print-to-digital presence for your customers. It takes minutes to create and you can change information through the platform at Users scan or click to anytime. The platform is also very affordable and view your story and give delivers immediate ROI. You have a story; it’s time feedback. to share it.

For more information, contact pulseM at 972.883.7114, www.pulsem.me , or e-mail sales@speetra.com. pulseM is located at 17217 Waterview Parkway Dallas, TX 75252

3

Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

Once you create an account, we give you a unique voice activated QR code and link. You can then go into our platform and add your contact information, social media networks and upload a short video elevator pitch. Don’t be afraid of creating a video…. make it natural. All the information can be changed

Scan with pulseM or any scanner to hear our story and connect with us.

Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.

Y

ou have a great story to tell. Whether you are a small business, established vendor or association, your story needs to reach your audience for ultimate business success.

26

becky aguilar

pawan.jaggi@speetra.com

general assembly San Antonio Chapter

The of the AGC held its 20th Annual Safety Fair & BBQ Cook-off on September 7th.

There were 25 barbecue teams and the event was attended by over 1,500.

2013 Safety Fair and Barbecue Cook-off Winners: Category I – Chicken 1C 1st Place – Bartlett Cocke General Contractors 2C 2nd Place – Baker Triangle 3C 3rd Place – Crownhill Builders, Inc. • Category II – Ribs 1R 1st Place – Raba Kistner, Inc. 2R 2nd Place – Bartlett Cocke General Contractors 3R 3rd Place – Alamo Crane Service, Inc. • Category III – Brisket 1B 1st Place – Joeris General Contractors, Ltd. 2B 2nd Place – Bartlett Cocke General Contractors 3B 3rd Place – Turner Construction Company • Showmanship 1S 1st Place – Engineering Safety Consultants, Inc.2S 2nd Place – Bartlett Cocke General Contractors 3S 3rd Place – NAWIC • W Safe General Contractor of the Year – Category I: Zachry Construction Corporation X Safe General Contractor of the Year – Category II: Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Y Safe Specialty Contractor of the Year: Alterman, Inc. Z Larry Westbrook Safe Superintendent Award: Jerry Mendoza, Joeris General Contractors, Ltd.

Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.

Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

1C

1R

1B

1S

2C

2R

2B

2S

3C

3R

3B

3S

W

X

Y

Z

Upcoming Educational Offerings Project Manager Development Program Module 1: Estimating and Job Costing January 23-24, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m AGC San Antonio Chapter Office, 10806 Gulfdale Instructor: Mark Federle, Ph.D., P.E., CPC

The PMDP is designed for early-career project managers and those that aspire to be in such a role. Recommended for those familiar with construction at a project level, those without post-high-school education in a construction-related field, those with undergraduate degrees in a construction-related field but with little or no project experience. Learn the importance of an estimate • Understand the different types of estimates • Develop professional estimating skills • Appreciate the importance of good documentation and consistent formatting • Gain awareness of how accurate cost information is critical to the success of the company • Understand the link between design, estimating, and project costs • Learn how equipment costs are developed and integrated into the estimate • Learn how work by others is included in the estimate • Learn how general cost and overhead not assignable to a specific task are included in the estimate

Building Information Modeling Education Program

Designed specifically for construction professionals, this series will lead contractors through the process of learning about, understanding, adopting and effectively using BIM. AGC's BIM Education Program consists of: • Unit 1 - An Introduction to Building Information Modeling, 2nd Edition • Unit 2 - BIM Technology, 2nd Edition • Unit 3 - BIM Contract Negotiation and Risk Allocation, 1st Edition • Unit 4 - BIM Process, Adoption, and Integration, 1st Edition Each BIM Education Program course provides a full day of training for a total of 32 hours of course time. After participants complete all four courses in the program they become eligible to sit for the Certificate of Management—Building Information Modeling exam. All courses should be taken sequentially. The CM-BIM is the construction industry's only credential that teaches the practical application of the Building Information Modeling process for commercial construction firms.

To help contractors develop the knowledge needed to build lean, the Associated General Contractors of America developed the Lean Construction Education Program.

Construction professionals at all experience levels will learn the building blocks necessary to transform their projects and companies into a lean operating system. The program will progressively cover a range of topics essential to Lean Construction, including: Variation and pull in production • Lean Workstructuring • The Last Planner® System • Lean supply chains and assembly • Production management • Lean design and pre-construction • Problem-solving principles and tools Go to http://www.sanantonioagc.org/meetings-a-events/calendar.html for more information on the AGC education program and scheduled courses. dec2013 | the net work

27

general assembly CREW Dallas Announces Chapter Award Finalists: The finalists were selected by the Nominating/Awards Committee, which is comprised of 10 people from the general membership and the board of directors. The winners will be announced at the Awards Luncheon on December 13th .

Outstanding New Member

(acknowledging superior contribution to the organization by a first year member)

Most Valuable Player

(recognizing exceptional service to the organization for work during the past year)

Carol Ansell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Goldman Sachs Rosemary Fusaro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liberty Capital Bank Conni Hennersdorf. . . . . . . . . . . CODA Consulting Group Sharon Herrin. . . . . . . . . Herrin Commercial Real Estate Beth Lambert Saul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassidy Turley Maxine Lawyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weaver Tiffini Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DFW International Airport Kathy Mulgrew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spencer Consulting Paula Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fischer & Company MaryBeth Shapiro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Republic Title

Career Advancement for WomenIndividual

(a tribute to companies- and the executives in chargefor their recognition of the value that women bring to corporate leadership)

Brenda Blake, B&J Financial Services

CREW members are increasingly performing on a national and international stage, in prominent, leading roles. These women stand out for their career professional achievements within large organizations or through entrepreneurship. They take risks; they have made hard choices and persevered through difficult times: they command a presence amongst powerful decision-makers; and they balance their personal, professional and community interests with an efficiency and effectiveness that is an inspiration to all.

Career Advancement for Women- Company

(a tribute to companies- and the executives in charge- for their recognition of the value that women bring to corporate leadership)

Amegy Bank Andrews Kurth Bradford Locke Lord

DECEMBER HOLIDAY AWARDS LUNCHEON

Friday, December 13 • Ritz Carlton, Dallas • 11:30-1:00 p.m.

commercial real estate women

28

the network | dec2013

Leigh Richter, Bradford

Outstanding Achievement Award

Celebrate The Accomplishments Of CREW Dallas Members

www.crew-dallas.org or (214) 890-6490

Vicky Gunning, Locke Lord

(honors a member’s career-long professional accomplishments)

Julie Brand Lynch . . . . . . LYNOUS Talent Management Cindy Cohn . . . . . . . . . . . . . Springboard Consulting Vicky Gunning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Locke Lord Leigh Richter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bradford

GET MORE DETAILS TODAY!

Brenda Brantley, The LaSalle Group

Save the Date!!!

2014 CREW Dallas Golf Classic Monday, April 14, 2014 Las Colinas Country Club

Player positions now available!

Contact the CREW office for more details on how to get registered.

214.890.6490

You are more likely to be killed by a champagne cork than by a poisonous spider.

Debbie Bagley. . . . . . . . .Furstenwerth + Bagley Design Allison Johnston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spire Realty Group Phyllis Kramer. . . . . . . . .Willow Bend Commercial Capital Lori Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrews Kurth Lisa Stensgard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Appraisal

Announcing the 2014 CREW Dallas Board of Directors

CREW Network Convention & Marketplace

CREW Dallas hosted the 2013 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace at the Omni from October 9-12.

Over 900 commercial real estate professionals came together from all around the country to enjoy a great lineup of programs, speakers and events. Go to crewnetwork.org to see/learn more and find out how you can take part in next year’s convention in Miami, FL.

1

Michelle Hudson 2014 President Hudson Peters Commercial

Sally Longroy 2014 President Elect, 2015 President Guida, Slavich & Flores, P.C.

You are more likely to be killed by a champagne cork than by a poisonous spider.

Elissa Plotsky Past President North American Title Company

Carol Coffman-Sosebee Secretary/Treasurer SCM Real Estate Services

2 4

3

5

Rebecca Tudor Strategic Advisor Twinrose Investments

Paula Beasley Director of New Member Recruiting McTaggart & Beasley

6 7

Teresa Giltner Director of Public Relations Cox Smith

9 Lisa Novotny-Price Director of Programs Stutzman, Bromberg, Esserman & Plifka

Suzanne Brasuell Director of Member Services Entos Design

Kaye McCallum Director of Sponsorship Interprise Design

Liz Allen-Knight Director of Community Projects Butler Burgher Group

8 1 Pam Goodwin and Kelly Ansley 2 Convention Leadership Team: Kathy Mulgrew, Coni Hennersdorf, Carol Ansell, MaryBeth Shapiro and Sharon Herrin 3 Local CREW Dallas President, Elissa Plotsky and newly elected 2014 President, Michelle Hudson 4 CREW Dallas members on their way to one of the break out sessions- Sandy Wilson, Brenda Richardson, Trisha Ewert and Lisa Price 5 Carol Ansel, Convention Programs Chair and MaryBeth Shapiro, PR/Marketing Chair 6 Beth Lambert Saul, Convention Co-Chair, Sharon Herrin, Sponsorship Co-Chair, Coni Hennersdorf, Sponsorship Co-Chair and Diane Butler, past president of CREW Dallas and immediate Past President of CREW Network at the opening session Thursday morning just before Barbara Corcoran came to the podium to speak. 7 CREW Dallas members gathered just before the lunch session on Thursday with speaker Tom Friedman; Liz Trocchio, Regina Weaver, Kennis Ketchum and Leigh Richter 8 CREW Dallas President, Elissa Plotsky and Convention Co-Chair, Tiffini Miller, presented the CREW Ft. Worth Chapter with their gift basket for winning the Texas Challenge and having the highest percentage of members in attendance at the Convention. (CREW Dallas was excluded). 9 Liz Allen Knight and Sara Vilutis at the CREW Dallas hospitality suite Thursday evening dec2013 | the net work

29

2014 – 2015 SMU/CREW STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATE E XECUTIVE E DUCATION

This innovative program is devoted exclusively to developing women’s unique strengths and skills that position them for key executive positions within commercial real estate. The core purpose of the program is to address the influential contributors to the future career success of commercial real estate women.

commercial real estate women

REGISTRATION FORM Name: __________________________________________ Title: _________________________________________ Company: __________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________ Office Phone: (

) __________________________ Cell Phone: (

) ___________________________

Payment: ❍ Credit Card# ___________________________________________________________ Expiration ___________________________________ ❍ Visa ❍ Master ❍ Amer ADD CREW POWER NETWORKING LUNCH TO YOUR 1/2 DAY SESSION $10 EACH OFFERING

JANUARY 14, 2014 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

LEADING THE SPEED OF TRUST: BECOME A TRUSTED ADVISOR Trust is a critical element of all relationships. Trust is a powerful accelerator to performance and when trust goes up, speed goes up while cost comes down. The SPEED of Trust challenges the age-old assumption that trust is merely a soft, social virtue and instead demonstrates that trust is a hard-edged driver—a learnable and measurable skill that makes organizations more successful, people more promotable, and client relationships more effective. This session will help you leverage trust as a tangible strategy for executing your business objectives.

APRIL 29, 2014 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

MANAGING CONFLICT WHILE BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS Participants will learn a process for resolving conflicts while building constructive work relationships. The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) is the world’s best-selling assessment for understanding how different conflict-handling styles affect interpersonal and group dynamics. It’s also a fast and powerful tool that can go beyond conflict management to support your team-building, leadership and coaching, and retention goals.

JULY 22, 2014 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

ADVANCED STRATEGIC NEGOTIATIONS This advanced module builds on existing skills to focus on advanced strategies and provide tools for pre-negotiation planning and preparation, creating and claiming value, and verbal and nonverbal strategies for enhancing power and influence. A tag-team negotiation simulation will refine these skills, teach the nuance of strategic choice and provide the chance to immediately apply learned material.

OCTOBER 28, 2014 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

IMPACTFUL CROSS-GENDER COMMUNICATIONS TO GAIN RESULTS Language is powerful. Communication styles are used to perceive, judge and evaluate us. As we move between the male and female cultures, we sometimes have to change how we behave or speak the language of the other gender to gain the best results. Participants will learn about male and female styles of communication to deal with the complexity and diversity of both professional and personal situations in today’s world. Embracing the recognized differences will result in effective communications to reach greater goals together and increase productivity.

JANUARY 27, 2015 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

FOURTH DIMENSION LEADERSHIP Participants will have the opportunity to examine past challenging situations and learn strategies to succesfully handle difficult encounters successfully in the future.

The ability to deliver bad news and take difficult actions touches the heart of leadership and professionalism. “Doing harm” for a “greater good” is difficult because it requires skills across multiple dimensions: technical skills to perform the necessary action, interpersonal skills to handle the situation with sensitivity, and intrapersonal skills to handle one’s own emotions.

APRIL 21, 2015 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

SPEAKING AS A LEADER Explore the elements of executive presence, gain recognition as a confident leader, maximize your influence and motivation of others every time you speak, learn how to make any communications situation a “leadership moment.” Participants will develop strategies how to effectively convey ideas to prospects, clients and across an organization.

JULY 28, 2015 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

INFLUENCING WITHOUT AUTHORITY We are often required to achieve results with groups and individuals well beyond where our formal authority lies. Learn to leverage influence to create more productive and even more enjoyable relationships with your manager, clients, peers and other stakeholders. Develop the skills you need to enhance your credibility and manage difficult situations with people. You will also learn diverse strategies to help communicate your needs in productive and convincing ways while ensuring the needs of the organization and others are met.

JULY 28, 2015 1:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

LEADING CHANGE To maintain a competitive edge it is critical to respond rapidly to the demands of the market. Yet The More Things Change…The More People Stay the Same.

Even the title of this workshop has significance. It asserts the basic premise that regardless of the depth or intensity of change, we as humans react in very predictable ways. This session helps us evaluate predictable behaviors that may have been effective in one environment, but when transferred to the dynamics of change, can not only be ineffective but downright dangerous.

October 27, 2015 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

BUILDING PROFITABLE RELATIONSHIPS Are your clients simply satisfied or actually loyal? Learn how to develop strategic relationships to retain clients for higher profits.This session will also include strategies for repairing and re-building relationships. Participants will learn how to work smarter and not harder.

Note 1: Texas Real Estate Commission MCE continuing education credits pending approval, CPE approved. Will seek CLE credit for Negotiation course.

PRICING AND CREW member pricing REGISTRATION $195 per half day module INFORMATION $295 per full day module Non-CREW member pricing $295 per half day module $495 per full day module

Easy online registration Secure your seat for any or all of the workshops by registering at www.crew-dallas.org with a non-refundable payment of $75 which will be applied to the first workshop. Tuition will be a reoccurring charge 45 days before each workshop delivery date.

Cancellation policy Late fee registration Pre-registered participants must provide written notice of $245 Half Day / $345 Full Day CREW Members cancellation to info@crew-dallas.org at least 60 days in advance $445 Half Day / $545 Full Day Non-CREW Members of the workshop date to receive a refund. Any cancellation notice or Industry Partners Industry Partner* member pricing given with less than 60 days notice of a workshop will receive a $245 per half day module Forms of payment accepted 75% credit towards the next SMU CREW Leadership workshop. $395 per full day module VISA, MasterCard, American Express, we accept checks. No refund will be issued with 21 days or less notice.

For more information FAX 214.890.6491 • 214.890.6490 • crew-dallas.org

In Indiana it is illegal to ride public transportation for at least 30 minutes after eating garlic.

COURSE DATES, TITLES & DESCRIPTIONS Please check mark your module selections in the chart below. 8 of 10 modules are required to earn Certificate (7/22/2014 session counts as 2 modules).

I

kghez@presidiotitle.com Kim Ghez, of Presidio Title, is the 2013 president of CREW San Antonio.

CREW has a rich history here in San Antonio and it is the members who made the organization rise to the Gold Standard that it is today. CREW Network has introduced a new phone app, which is a new way to ensure that members are connected with the over 9000 members with in 74 chapters nationwide. To join, contact kghez@presidiotitle.com or 210757-9610.

april 8

2014

di v e rsi ns

Cram Roofing • King & Sommer • Austech Roof Consultants • Investment Realty, • CoStar • Broussard Group • Morkovsky Law Firm

save the date!

1

5

2

6

3

7

4

8

Commercial Real Estate • Ozona National Bank • Phase Engineering • Independence Title •

In Indiana it is illegal to ride public transportation for at least 30 minutes after eating garlic.

1 Presidents: Beverly Fortner, Helena Hauk, Jennifer Bailey, Kim Ghez, Brenda Vickrey Johnson, Jackie Browning, Shelley Morkovsky, Kim Gutierrez, Laurie Griffith, Eileen Sommer, Martha Hardy, Elize Pruske, Laura Anthony, Cynthia Ellison 2 Beverly Fortner, Texas Champion Bank (Platinum Sponsor); Alaina Fenton, Emcee KSAT 12; Senator Donna Campbell, Keynote Speaker; Carolyn Johnson Fletcher, Chair, Trinity Title (Diamond Sponsor) 3 Bobbi Girardeau, Gala Committee; Carolyn Johnson Fletcher, Gala Chair, Trinity Title (Diamond Sponsor); Beverly Fortner, Gala Committee, Texas Champion Bank (Platinum Sponsor); Marilyn Hartmann, Gala Committee, Security Service Federal Credit Union (Gold Sponsor) 4 Carrie Caesar, CB Richard Ellis; Dena Welch, The Vineyard Shopping Center; Cynthia Stephens, Koontz McCombs Development; Brandey Orsag, Jefferson Bank 5 Mike Coyle, Coyle-SDA; Melinda Roberts, Gala Committee, Transwestern; Scott Johnson, Industrial Complex Property (ICPG) 6 Cherie Short, SA Business Journal; Janine Bordelon; Nancy Elliott, National Business Furniture 7Yesenia Dominguez, Transwestern, ‘Licia Shreves, Transwestern 8 Catherine Jaquez, Maria Alarcon, Angelica Coronado, Julissa Carielo, Valerie Guerrero; All from Tejas Premier Building Contractor

Gala Sponsors: Trinity Title • Texas Champion Bank • Security Service Federal Credit Union • Amegy Bank • Alamo Title • San Antonio Business Journal • Tejas Premier • Insite Architects • Magi Real Estate • Transwestern

CREW San Antonio celebrated its 30th Anniversary with an evening at the Skyroom of Incarnate Word on Thursday, September 12th, 2013. Honorees included 14 past presidents!

A wonderful time was had by the over 200 commercial real estate professionals in attendance.

general assembly

Kim Ghez

t all started in September, 30 years ago in San Antonio, and two of our founding members (Cynthia Ellison and Laura Anthony) are still members today! Today, CREW San Antonio has 166 members and about 30% of them are men.

Putting one foot in front of the other (guy).

When you’re feeling naughty

dec2013 | the net work

31

feature

Le Project Triangle

F

irst unveiled in 2008, Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron’s Le Project Triangle recently received approval for its construction.

Their past masterpieces include Beijing’s Bird’s Nest and the de Young Museum in San Francisco. Rising more than 600 feet, the striking skyscraper will have a profile so slim that it will cast virtually no shadow. It will hold offices, a conference center, and a 400-room hotel and be optimized to take advantage of both solar and wind power.

The pyramid will be the first high-rise in the city’s center since 1977, when (in response to the generally hated construction of the Tour Montparnasse in 1972) the city imposed building height limits. Only a handful of buildings inside Paris proper are more than 12 stories, which apparently is the way Parisians like it; 62 percent of residents say they dislike skyscrapers within the city limits, a sentiment shared in Washington D.C. (see companion story). If the building is able to make it through the red tape it most likely will face in the next few years, it should be completed by 2017.

Herzon & de Meuron are confident that their new project will integrate into the Parisian landscape perfectly, and that it will compete against the Generali Tower (completed in 2012) in for the best sustainably-designed high-rise in Paris. n Compiled by network sources.

Tour Montparnasse Generali Tower

32

the network | dec2013

American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class.

The Shadowless Skyscraper

general assembly

Viva Las BOMA Everyone always says ‘what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’...but BOMA Fort Worth's annual fall event was such a hit that they couldn’t keep it all to themselves. (Elvis was in the building - twice!)

1 John “Elvis” Davern, Corporate Floors and Mark “Elvis” Slicker, VMC Landscape Services 2 Left to Right: Susan Ballard, UBM Enterprise and Renee Massey, Red Oak Realty 3 At the blackjack tables 4 Christy Earley, VMC Landscape Services and Michelle Lynn, BOMA Fort Worth 5 Martha Clare, First Restoration with Dave a/k/a Frank Sinatra 6 Blake and Misty Maddux, Spectra Contract Flooring 7 Dee Knight, Holt Lunsford Commercial 8 Best Dressed Winners: John “Elvis” Davern, Corporate Floors and Susan Ballard, UBM Enterprise 9 Maria Gomez and Kimberly Roberts, International Building Services Mark “Elvis” Slicker, VMC Landscape Services and Licia Matute, Healthcare Realty Services Event Sponsors

American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class.

O

ver the last 150 years, what started as an Army outpost has blossomed into a sophisticated, cultural city that celebrates its authentic western roots—Where Urban Meets Legend.

Experience the rich heritage in downtown Fort Worth with the new public plaza in beautiful Sundance Square at the opening party - great networking, cuisine, and local beers, as well as live entertainment.

Nothing Like Being Proactive ......

Instead of Reactive

Golfers can play the world’s only NFL themed golf club (Cowboys Golf Club) - an oasis of trees, waterways, and natural habitats. Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the course. There will be top-notch educational classes, which qualify for RPA, FMA, and SMA con¬tinuing professional development credits and are pending approval for mandatory continuing education credits for those holding a Texas real estate license. The Conference will conclude on Saturday night with The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards.

Registration opens in December. For program details and the schedule of events, go to www.bomafortworth.org.

EDUCATIONAL COURSE SCHEDULE 2014: Las Vegas February 3-5 Asset Management RPA®, FMA®, PMFPC April 14-16 Design, Operations and Maintenance II RPA®, FMA®, FMC, PMC May 5-7 Environmental Health and Safety RPA®, FMA®, SMA® July 14-16 Real Estate Investment and Finance RPA®, FMA® Sep 15-17 Budget and Accounting RPA®, PAC Nov. 11-13 Law and Risk Management RPA® Dec. 3-5 Design, Operations and Maintenance I RPA®, FMA®, FMC, PMC

Campus Security Solutions

www.bomanevada.org • 702.938.2662 dec2013 | the net work

33

general assembly San Antonio Chapter

The of the AGC held its 20th Annual Safety Fair & BBQ Cook-off on September 7th.

There were 25 barbecue teams and the event was attended by over 1,500.

2013 Safety Fair and Barbecue Cook-off Winners: Category I – Chicken 1C 1st Place – Bartlett Cocke General Contractors 2C 2nd Place – Baker Triangle 3C 3rd Place – Crownhill Builders, Inc. • Category II – Ribs 1R 1st Place – Raba Kistner, Inc. 2R 2nd Place – Bartlett Cocke General Contractors 3R 3rd Place – Alamo Crane Service, Inc. • Category III – Brisket 1B 1st Place – Joeris General Contractors, Ltd. 2B 2nd Place – Bartlett Cocke General Contractors 3B 3rd Place – Turner Construction Company • Showmanship 1S 1st Place – Engineering Safety Consultants, Inc.2S 2nd Place – Bartlett Cocke General Contractors 3S 3rd Place – NAWIC • W Safe General Contractor of the Year – Category I: Zachry Construction Corporation X Safe General Contractor of the Year – Category II: Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Y Safe Specialty Contractor of the Year: Alterman, Inc. Z Larry Westbrook Safe Superintendent Award: Jerry Mendoza, Joeris General Contractors, Ltd.

Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.

Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

1C

1R

1B

1S

2C

2R

2B

2S

3C

3R

3B

3S

W

X

Y

Z

Upcoming Educational Offerings Project Manager Development Program Module 1: Estimating and Job Costing January 23-24, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m AGC San Antonio Chapter Office, 10806 Gulfdale Instructor: Mark Federle, Ph.D., P.E., CPC

The PMDP is designed for early-career project managers and those that aspire to be in such a role. Recommended for those familiar with construction at a project level, those without post-high-school education in a construction-related field, those with undergraduate degrees in a construction-related field but with little or no project experience. Learn the importance of an estimate • Understand the different types of estimates • Develop professional estimating skills • Appreciate the importance of good documentation and consistent formatting • Gain awareness of how accurate cost information is critical to the success of the company • Understand the link between design, estimating, and project costs • Learn how equipment costs are developed and integrated into the estimate • Learn how work by others is included in the estimate • Learn how general cost and overhead not assignable to a specific task are included in the estimate

Building Information Modeling Education Program

Designed specifically for construction professionals, this series will lead contractors through the process of learning about, understanding, adopting and effectively using BIM. AGC's BIM Education Program consists of: • Unit 1 - An Introduction to Building Information Modeling, 2nd Edition • Unit 2 - BIM Technology, 2nd Edition • Unit 3 - BIM Contract Negotiation and Risk Allocation, 1st Edition • Unit 4 - BIM Process, Adoption, and Integration, 1st Edition Each BIM Education Program course provides a full day of training for a total of 32 hours of course time. After participants complete all four courses in the program they become eligible to sit for the Certificate of Management—Building Information Modeling exam. All courses should be taken sequentially. The CM-BIM is the construction industry's only credential that teaches the practical application of the Building Information Modeling process for commercial construction firms.

To help contractors develop the knowledge needed to build lean, the Associated General Contractors of America developed the Lean Construction Education Program.

Construction professionals at all experience levels will learn the building blocks necessary to transform their projects and companies into a lean operating system. The program will progressively cover a range of topics essential to Lean Construction, including: Variation and pull in production • Lean Workstructuring • The Last Planner® System • Lean supply chains and assembly • Production management • Lean design and pre-construction • Problem-solving principles and tools Go to http://www.sanantonioagc.org/meetings-a-events/calendar.html for more information on the AGC education program and scheduled courses. dec2013 | the net work

27

general assembly CREW Dallas Announces Chapter Award Finalists: The finalists were selected by the Nominating/Awards Committee, which is comprised of 10 people from the general membership and the board of directors. The winners will be announced at the Awards Luncheon on December 13th .

Outstanding New Member

(acknowledging superior contribution to the organization by a first year member)

Debbie Bagley. . . . . . . . .Furstenwerth + Bagley Design Allison Johnston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spire Realty Group Phyllis Kramer. . . . . . . . .Willow Bend Commercial Capital Lori Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrews Kurth Lisa Stensgard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Appraisal

Most Valuable Player

(recognizing exceptional service to the organization for work during the past year)

Carol Ansell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Goldman Sachs Rosemary Fusaro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liberty Capital Bank Conni Hennersdorf. . . . . . . . . . . CODA Consulting Group Sharon Herrin. . . . . . . . . Herrin Commercial Real Estate Beth Lambert Saul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassidy Turley Maxine Lawyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weaver Tiffini Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DFW International Airport Kathy Mulgrew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spencer Consulting Paula Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fischer & Company MaryBeth Shapiro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Republic Title

Career Advancement for WomenIndividual

(a tribute to companies- and the executives in chargefor their recognition of the value that women bring to corporate leadership)

Brenda Blake, B&J Financial Services

CREW members are increasingly performing on a national and international stage, in prominent, leading roles. These women stand out for their career professional achievements within large organizations or through entrepreneurship. They take risks; they have made hard choices and persevered through difficult times: they command a presence amongst powerful decision-makers; and they balance their personal, professional and community interests with an efficiency and effectiveness that is an inspiration to all.

Career Advancement for Women- Company

(a tribute to companies- and the executives in charge- for their recognition of the value that women bring to corporate leadership)

Amegy Bank Andrews Kurth Bradford Locke Lord

DECEMBER HOLIDAY AWARDS LUNCHEON

Friday, December 13 • Ritz Carlton, Dallas • 11:30-1:00 p.m.

commercial real estate women

28

the network | dec2013

Leigh Richter, Bradford

Outstanding Achievement Award

Celebrate The Accomplishments Of CREW Dallas Members

www.crew-dallas.org or (214) 890-6490

Vicky Gunning, Locke Lord

(honors a member’s career-long professional accomplishments)

Julie Brand Lynch . . . . . . LYNOUS Talent Management Cindy Cohn . . . . . . . . . . . . . Springboard Consulting Vicky Gunning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Locke Lord Leigh Richter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bradford

GET MORE DETAILS TODAY!

Brenda Brantley, The LaSalle Group

Save the Date!!!

2014 CREW Dallas Golf Classic Monday, April 14, 2014 Las Colinas Country Club

Player positions now available!

Contact the CREW office for more details on how to get registered.

214.890.6490

Announcing the 2014 CREW Dallas Board of Directors

CREW Network Convention & Marketplace

CREW Dallas hosted the 2013 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace at the Omni from October 9-12.

Over 900 commercial real estate professionals came together from all around the country to enjoy a great lineup of programs, speakers and events. Go to crewnetwork.org to see/learn more and find out how you can take part in next year’s convention in Miami, FL.

1

Michelle Hudson 2014 President Hudson Peters Commercial

Sally Longroy 2014 President Elect, 2015 President Guida, Slavich & Flores, P.C.

You are more likely to be killed by a champagne cork than by a poisonous spider.

Elissa Plotsky Past President North American Title Company

Carol Coffman-Sosebee Secretary/Treasurer SCM Real Estate Services

2 4

3

5

Rebecca Tudor Strategic Advisor Twinrose Investments

Paula Beasley Director of New Member Recruiting McTaggart & Beasley

6 7

Teresa Giltner Director of Public Relations Cox Smith

9 Lisa Novotny-Price Director of Programs Stutzman, Bromberg, Esserman & Plifka

Suzanne Brasuell Director of Member Services Entos Design

Kaye McCallum Director of Sponsorship Interprise Design

Liz Allen-Knight Director of Community Projects Butler Burgher Group

8 1 Pam Goodwin and Kelly Ansley 2 Convention Leadership Team: Kathy Mulgrew, Coni Hennersdorf, Carol Ansell, MaryBeth Shapiro and Sharon Herrin 3 Local CREW Dallas President, Elissa Plotsky and newly elected 2014 President, Michelle Hudson 4 CREW Dallas members on their way to one of the break out sessions- Sandy Wilson, Brenda Richardson, Trisha Ewert and Lisa Price 5 Carol Ansel, Convention Programs Chair and MaryBeth Shapiro, PR/Marketing Chair 6 Beth Lambert Saul, Convention Co-Chair, Sharon Herrin, Sponsorship Co-Chair, Coni Hennersdorf, Sponsorship Co-Chair and Diane Butler, past president of CREW Dallas and immediate Past President of CREW Network at the opening session Thursday morning just before Barbara Corcoran came to the podium to speak. 7 CREW Dallas members gathered just before the lunch session on Thursday with speaker Tom Friedman; Liz Trocchio, Regina Weaver, Kennis Ketchum and Leigh Richter 8 CREW Dallas President, Elissa Plotsky and Convention Co-Chair, Tiffini Miller, presented the CREW Ft. Worth Chapter with their gift basket for winning the Texas Challenge and having the highest percentage of members in attendance at the Convention. (CREW Dallas was excluded). 9 Liz Allen Knight and Sara Vilutis at the CREW Dallas hospitality suite Thursday evening dec2013 | the net work

29

2014 – 2015 SMU/CREW STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATE E XECUTIVE E DUCATION

This innovative program is devoted exclusively to developing women’s unique strengths and skills that position them for key executive positions within commercial real estate. The core purpose of the program is to address the influential contributors to the future career success of commercial real estate women.

commercial real estate women

REGISTRATION FORM Name: __________________________________________ Title: _________________________________________ Company: __________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________ Office Phone: (

) __________________________ Cell Phone: (

) ___________________________

Payment: ❍ Credit Card# ___________________________________________________________ Expiration ___________________________________ ❍ Visa ❍ Master ❍ Amer ADD CREW POWER NETWORKING LUNCH TO YOUR 1/2 DAY SESSION $10 EACH OFFERING COURSE DATES, TITLES & DESCRIPTIONS Please check mark your module selections in the chart below. 8 of 10 modules are required to earn Certificate (7/22/2014 session counts as 2 modules).

JANUARY 14, 2014 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

LEADING THE SPEED OF TRUST: BECOME A TRUSTED ADVISOR Trust is a critical element of all relationships. Trust is a powerful accelerator to performance and when trust goes up, speed goes up while cost comes down. The SPEED of Trust challenges the age-old assumption that trust is merely a soft, social virtue and instead demonstrates that trust is a hard-edged driver—a learnable and measurable skill that makes organizations more successful, people more promotable, and client relationships more effective. This session will help you leverage trust as a tangible strategy for executing your business objectives.

APRIL 29, 2014 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

MANAGING CONFLICT WHILE BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS Participants will learn a process for resolving conflicts while building constructive work relationships. The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) is the world’s best-selling assessment for understanding how different conflict-handling styles affect interpersonal and group dynamics. It’s also a fast and powerful tool that can go beyond conflict management to support your team-building, leadership and coaching, and retention goals.

JULY 22, 2014 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

ADVANCED STRATEGIC NEGOTIATIONS This advanced module builds on existing skills to focus on advanced strategies and provide tools for pre-negotiation planning and preparation, creating and claiming value, and verbal and nonverbal strategies for enhancing power and influence. A tag-team negotiation simulation will refine these skills, teach the nuance of strategic choice and provide the chance to immediately apply learned material.

OCTOBER 28, 2014 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

IMPACTFUL CROSS-GENDER COMMUNICATIONS TO GAIN RESULTS Language is powerful. Communication styles are used to perceive, judge and evaluate us. As we move between the male and female cultures, we sometimes have to change how we behave or speak the language of the other gender to gain the best results. Participants will learn about male and female styles of communication to deal with the complexity and diversity of both professional and personal situations in today’s world. Embracing the recognized differences will result in effective communications to reach greater goals together and increase productivity.

JANUARY 27, 2015 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

FOURTH DIMENSION LEADERSHIP Participants will have the opportunity to examine past challenging situations and learn strategies to succesfully handle difficult encounters successfully in the future.

The ability to deliver bad news and take difficult actions touches the heart of leadership and professionalism. “Doing harm” for a “greater good” is difficult because it requires skills across multiple dimensions: technical skills to perform the necessary action, interpersonal skills to handle the situation with sensitivity, and intrapersonal skills to handle one’s own emotions.

APRIL 21, 2015 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

SPEAKING AS A LEADER Explore the elements of executive presence, gain recognition as a confident leader, maximize your influence and motivation of others every time you speak, learn how to make any communications situation a “leadership moment.” Participants will develop strategies how to effectively convey ideas to prospects, clients and across an organization.

JULY 28, 2015 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

INFLUENCING WITHOUT AUTHORITY We are often required to achieve results with groups and individuals well beyond where our formal authority lies. Learn to leverage influence to create more productive and even more enjoyable relationships with your manager, clients, peers and other stakeholders. Develop the skills you need to enhance your credibility and manage difficult situations with people. You will also learn diverse strategies to help communicate your needs in productive and convincing ways while ensuring the needs of the organization and others are met.

JULY 28, 2015 1:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

LEADING CHANGE To maintain a competitive edge it is critical to respond rapidly to the demands of the market. Yet The More Things Change…The More People Stay the Same.

Even the title of this workshop has significance. It asserts the basic premise that regardless of the depth or intensity of change, we as humans react in very predictable ways. This session helps us evaluate predictable behaviors that may have been effective in one environment, but when transferred to the dynamics of change, can not only be ineffective but downright dangerous.

October 27, 2015 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

BUILDING PROFITABLE RELATIONSHIPS Are your clients simply satisfied or actually loyal? Learn how to develop strategic relationships to retain clients for higher profits.This session will also include strategies for repairing and re-building relationships. Participants will learn how to work smarter and not harder.

Note 1: Texas Real Estate Commission MCE continuing education credits pending approval, CPE approved. Will seek CLE credit for Negotiation course.

PRICING AND CREW member pricing REGISTRATION $195 per half day module INFORMATION $295 per full day module Non-CREW member pricing $295 per half day module $495 per full day module

Easy online registration Secure your seat for any or all of the workshops by registering at www.crew-dallas.org with a non-refundable payment of $75 which will be applied to the first workshop. Tuition will be a reoccurring charge 45 days before each workshop delivery date.

Cancellation policy Late fee registration Pre-registered participants must provide written notice of $245 Half Day / $345 Full Day CREW Members cancellation to info@crew-dallas.org at least 60 days in advance $445 Half Day / $545 Full Day Non-CREW Members of the workshop date to receive a refund. Any cancellation notice or Industry Partners Industry Partner* member pricing given with less than 60 days notice of a workshop will receive a $245 per half day module Forms of payment accepted 75% credit towards the next SMU CREW Leadership workshop. $395 per full day module VISA, MasterCard, American Express, we accept checks. No refund will be issued with 21 days or less notice.

For more information FAX 214.890.6491 • 214.890.6490 • crew-dallas.org

I

kghez@presidiotitle.com Kim Ghez, of Presidio Title, is the 2013 president of CREW San Antonio.

CREW has a rich history here in San Antonio and it is the members who made the organization rise to the Gold Standard that it is today. CREW Network has introduced a new phone app, which is a new way to ensure that members are connected with the over 9000 members with in 74 chapters nationwide. To join, contact kghez@presidiotitle.com or 210757-9610.

april 8

2014

diversi ns

Cram Roofing • King & Sommer • Austech Roof Consultants • Investment Realty, • CoStar • Broussard Group • Morkovsky Law Firm

save the date!

1

5

2

6

3

7

4

8

Commercial Real Estate • Ozona National Bank • Phase Engineering • Independence Title •

In Indiana it is illegal to ride public transportation for at least 30 minutes after eating garlic.

1 Presidents: Beverly Fortner, Helena Hauk, Jennifer Bailey, Kim Ghez, Brenda Vickrey Johnson, Jackie Browning, Shelley Morkovsky, Kim Gutierrez, Laurie Griffith, Eileen Sommer, Martha Hardy, Elize Pruske, Laura Anthony, Cynthia Ellison 2 Beverly Fortner, Texas Champion Bank (Platinum Sponsor); Alaina Fenton, Emcee KSAT 12; Senator Donna Campbell, Keynote Speaker; Carolyn Johnson Fletcher, Chair, Trinity Title (Diamond Sponsor) 3 Bobbi Girardeau, Gala Committee; Carolyn Johnson Fletcher, Gala Chair, Trinity Title (Diamond Sponsor); Beverly Fortner, Gala Committee, Texas Champion Bank (Platinum Sponsor); Marilyn Hartmann, Gala Committee, Security Service Federal Credit Union (Gold Sponsor) 4 Carrie Caesar, CB Richard Ellis; Dena Welch, The Vineyard Shopping Center; Cynthia Stephens, Koontz McCombs Development; Brandey Orsag, Jefferson Bank 5 Mike Coyle, Coyle-SDA; Melinda Roberts, Gala Committee, Transwestern; Scott Johnson, Industrial Complex Property (ICPG) 6 Cherie Short, SA Business Journal; Janine Bordelon; Nancy Elliott, National Business Furniture 7Yesenia Dominguez, Transwestern, ‘Licia Shreves, Transwestern 8 Catherine Jaquez, Maria Alarcon, Angelica Coronado, Julissa Carielo, Valerie Guerrero; All from Tejas Premier Building Contractor

Gala Sponsors: Trinity Title • Texas Champion Bank • Security Service Federal Credit Union • Amegy Bank • Alamo Title • San Antonio Business Journal • Tejas Premier • Insite Architects • Magi Real Estate • Transwestern

CREW San Antonio celebrated its 30th Anniversary with an evening at the Skyroom of Incarnate Word on Thursday, September 12th, 2013. Honorees included 14 past presidents!

A wonderful time was had by the over 200 commercial real estate professionals in attendance.

general assembly

Kim Ghez

t all started in September, 30 years ago in San Antonio, and two of our founding members (Cynthia Ellison and Laura Anthony) are still members today! Today, CREW San Antonio has 166 members and about 30% of them are men.

Putting one foot in front of the other (guy).

When you’re feeling naughty

dec2013 | the net work

31

feature

The Shadowless Skyscraper Le Project Triangle

F

irst unveiled in 2008, Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron’s Le Project Triangle recently received approval for its construction.

Their past masterpieces include Beijing’s Bird’s Nest and the de Young Museum in San Francisco. Rising more than 600 feet, the striking skyscraper will have a profile so slim that it will cast virtually no shadow. It will hold offices, a conference center, and a 400-room hotel and be optimized to take advantage of both solar and wind power.

The pyramid will be the first high-rise in the city’s center since 1977, when (in response to the generally hated construction of the Tour Montparnasse in 1972) the city imposed building height limits. Only a handful of buildings inside Paris proper are more than 12 stories, which apparently is the way Parisians like it; 62 percent of residents say they dislike skyscrapers within the city limits, a sentiment shared in Washington D.C. (see companion story). If the building is able to make it through the red tape it most likely will face in the next few years, it should be completed by 2017.

Herzon & de Meuron are confident that their new project will integrate into the Parisian landscape perfectly, and that it will compete against the Generali Tower (completed in 2012) in for the best sustainably-designed high-rise in Paris. n Compiled by network sources.

Tour Montparnasse Generali Tower

32

the network | dec2013

general assembly

Viva Las BOMA Everyone always says ‘what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’...but BOMA Fort Worth's annual fall event was such a hit that they couldn’t keep it all to themselves. (Elvis was in the building - twice!)

1 John “Elvis” Davern, Corporate Floors and Mark “Elvis” Slicker, VMC Landscape Services 2 Left to Right: Susan Ballard, UBM Enterprise and Renee Massey, Red Oak Realty 3 At the blackjack tables 4 Christy Earley, VMC Landscape Services and Michelle Lynn, BOMA Fort Worth 5 Martha Clare, First Restoration with Dave a/k/a Frank Sinatra 6 Blake and Misty Maddux, Spectra Contract Flooring 7 Dee Knight, Holt Lunsford Commercial 8 Best Dressed Winners: John “Elvis” Davern, Corporate Floors and Susan Ballard, UBM Enterprise 9 Maria Gomez and Kimberly Roberts, International Building Services Mark “Elvis” Slicker, VMC Landscape Services and Licia Matute, Healthcare Realty Services Event Sponsors

American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class.

O

ver the last 150 years, what started as an Army outpost has blossomed into a sophisticated, cultural city that celebrates its authentic western roots—Where Urban Meets Legend.

Experience the rich heritage in downtown Fort Worth with the new public plaza in beautiful Sundance Square at the opening party - great networking, cuisine, and local beers, as well as live entertainment.

Nothing Like Being Proactive ......

Instead of Reactive

Golfers can play the world’s only NFL themed golf club (Cowboys Golf Club) - an oasis of trees, waterways, and natural habitats. Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the course. There will be top-notch educational classes, which qualify for RPA, FMA, and SMA con¬tinuing professional development credits and are pending approval for mandatory continuing education credits for those holding a Texas real estate license. The Conference will conclude on Saturday night with The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards.

Registration opens in December. For program details and the schedule of events, go to www.bomafortworth.org.

EDUCATIONAL COURSE SCHEDULE 2014: Las Vegas February 3-5 Asset Management RPA®, FMA®, PMFPC April 14-16 Design, Operations and Maintenance II RPA®, FMA®, FMC, PMC May 5-7 Environmental Health and Safety RPA®, FMA®, SMA® July 14-16 Real Estate Investment and Finance RPA®, FMA® Sep 15-17 Budget and Accounting RPA®, PAC Nov. 11-13 Law and Risk Management RPA® Dec. 3-5 Design, Operations and Maintenance I RPA®, FMA®, FMC, PMC

Campus Security Solutions

www.bomanevada.org • 702.938.2662 dec2013 | the net work

33

general assembly

2013 Sporting Clay Tournament

The 2013 Sporting Clay Tournament in August at Elm Fork Shooting Sports brought out 194 Awards and prizes were presented during lunch at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill.

Family Reunion

Board Member Whitney Allen and Allied Council Chair Charles Hart were the big winners of the three-legged race at the BOMA Dallas Family Reunion on September 28 at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco.

BOMAD members brought their families out to enjoy a bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, kickball, sack races, wheel barrel races and lunch.

34

the network | dec2013

More than 100 golfers teed up at Bridlewood Golf Club!

It’s black and white !

ASID Texas Chapter

America is the only country where a significant proportion of the population believes that professional wrestling is real, but the moon landing was faked. ~ David Letterman

Largest of the 48 chapters of the association, the Texas Chapter represents 1,700+ practitioner, educator, student and industry representative members (1,000+ of which are practitioners) throughout the state (excluding the greater Houston area, which is covered by the ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter). Members work in both the residential and commercial fields, either as sole proprietors or as part of firms.

Since the Texas Chapter is quite large in membership and in geographic expanse, much of the programming takes place on the local Design Community (DC) level rather than on the Chapter level. There are seven Design Communities: Amarillo, Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, San Antonio and West Texas. Visit asidtx.org to find more information on the events, leaders, programs and benefits. One particular benefit for students is an online Student Member profile, which can be used when seeking internships positions.

2013-2014 ASID Texas Chapter Leadership of Volunteers

President 2012-13 Kristy Mastrandonas, ASID, RID Hallmark Design Group Argyle

Financial Director 2013-15 President-Elect 2013-14 Luis Araujo, ASID Industry Partner Rep Robin Burrill, ASID, CAPS Tufenkian Artisan Carpets Curb Appeal Renovations Dallas Keller Robin@CurbAppealRenovations.com laraujo@tufenkiancarpets.com

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Commercial Janitorial &

Landscape Services Membership Director 2013-14 Robin Black, ASID, RID M. Robbins Black San Antonio blackandwilliams@sbcglobal.net

Professional Development Director 2013-15 J.D. Carter, ASID, RID J.D. Carter Interior Design Odessa jdcid27@gmail.com

At-large Director 2012-14 Rosa Salazar, ASID, RID Condray Design Group Lubbock

Let us bring your IMAGE to new heights!

MG Cox

Communications Director 2013-15 Hugh Scarbrough, ASID, RID Perspective Interior Design Frisco hughscarbroughasid@gmail.com

Co-Student Representative 2013-14 Becky Burrus, Student ASID University of North Texas Fort Worth rebeccaleigh023@yahoo.com

Co-Student Representative 2013-14 Gracia Ferreyro, Student ASID Abilene Christian University Abilene gef09A@acu.edu

(888) 503-2232 mg@imagebuildingmaintenance.com

www.imagebuildingmaintenance.com

MarketView Q3 2013 Dallas/Fort Worth Office Austin

Dallas/Fort Worth Industrial

new construction reaches five-year high.

Quick Stats

Total Vacancy and Direct Asking Rate

Q3 2013

QoQ

YoY

Vacancy

12.4%





Asking Rates

$28.37





Net Absorption

235,308 Sq.Ft.





24%

Under Construction

1,430,938 Sq.Ft.





22%

$27.50

0 Sq.Ft.





20%

$27.00

18%

$26.00

Numbers Index of economic vitality.

$25.50

16%

$25.00

14%

Source: CBRE Research, Q3 2013.

Average Lease Rate Per Sq. Ft.

Q3 2013

Q2 2013

Q1 2013

Q4 2012

Q3 2012

Q2 2012

Q1 2012

Q4 2011

Q3 2011

Q2 2011

Q1 2011

Q4 2010

Q3 2010

Q2 2010

Q1 2010

Q4 2009

Q3 2009

Q2 2009

Q1 2009

Q4 2008

Q3 2008

Q2 2008

Q1 2008

12%

$24.50 Q4 2007

• Austin topped the list on The Business Journals’ August On

$26.50

Q3 2007

Construction reaches five-year high. Average asking rates continue upward trend. Steady absorption brings vacancy to twelve-year low.

• Austin ranked number one for job growth, according to FORBES’ August ranking.

$28.00

Q2 2007

Hot Topics

$28.50

Q1 2007

Delivered Construction

$29.00

26%

$24.00

Total Vacancy

• In August, Nerdwallet Inc. ranked Austin as the number

one city for small businesses.

• NewGeography.com named Austin the top Aspirational

City, in July.

• The Daily Beast ranked Austin as the fourth most thriving

city in the US, in August.

• GoBankingRates.com ranked Austin as the fourth best city

for wages-to-cost of living.

Over 1.4 million square feet is under construction, with 118,000 square feet scheduled to deliver by the end of the year. This marks the most construction since Q3 2008, when 1.7 million square feet was under construction.

UNEMPLOYMENT Employment in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA continues to outperform both state and national figures by a strong margin. The Austin area unemployment rate rose slightly to 5.6% in July, up from 5.1% in April.

Austin

• Google named Austin the Digital Capital of Texas, in

August.

San Antonio

LACK of class a space could mean missed opportunities Quick Stats

Hot Topics Q3 2013

QoQ

YoY

Vacancy

18.8%





Asking Rates

$19.96





Net Absorption

61,499





Under Construction

108,500





Delivered Construction

101,630





• The San Antonio office market experienced another quarter of positive absorption this year, bringing year-to-date absorption to

518,785 square feet. As more users show interest in the Alamo City, the shortage of available Class A space has brought challenges to the office market, reiterating the need for new development.

• USAA Realco added downtown’s One Riverwalk Place to it’s office portfolio. The building is 261,431 square feet located at 700 N.

St. Mary’s St. • San Antonio ranked third on the Top 25 U.S. Housing Markets according to OwnAmerica.

San

• Texas was named the top state in the country for doing business in Area Development Magazine.

• Texas ranked eighth in the nation for new clean energy jobs in the Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) Q2 2013 report.

• San Antonio ranked fourth on the Top Major Texas Metros for Affordability according to builderonline.com.

36

Office Dallas office vacancy nears a five-year low, now at 18% market-wide.

Vacancy Rate and Net Absorption Sq. Ft.

Quick Stats Q3 2013

QoQ

YoY

3,200,000 2,800,000

Total Vacancy

18.2%





Lease Rates

$18.40





Net Absorption

1,674,376





1,600,000

Under Construction

4,457,308





1,200,000

Delivered Constrution

0





22%

2,400,000

21%

2,000,000 20%

800,000

19%

400,000 0

Hot Topics

18%

(400,000)

• Dallas/Fort Worth led the nation in fastest job growth for

(800,000)

the year ending July 2013, up 3.7% compared to 1.7% nationally.

(1,200,000) Sq. Ft.

2007

2008 Q1

Source: CBRE Research, Q3 2013.

• Absorption activity has sustained its positive streak for

2009

Q2

Q3

2010 Q4

2011

2012

Total Annual Absorption

17%

2013 Vacancy Rate

Construction

thirteen consecutive quarters and netted the highest single quarter of positive absorption for DFW in four and a half years.

6,000,000

• Sales volume is up by 45% based on year-over-year data

5,000,000

from Real Capital Analytics. Dallas is increasingly viewed as a target market among institutional investors.

4,000,000 3,000,000

• Construction continues to build momentum throughout

DFW as the pipeline now has the highest level of activity since 2008, at nearly 4.5 million square feet.

2,000,000

Dallas 1,000,000

• In addition to its ‘Best State for Business’ designation in

May by Chief Executive magazine, Texas was also named the state with the ‘Best Business Climate’ by Business Facilities magazine in August.

Under Construction

Q3 2013

Q2 2013

Q1 2013

Q4 2012

Q3 2012

Q2 2012

Q1 2012

Q4 2011

Q3 2011

Q2 2011

Q1 2011

Q4 2010

Q3 2010

Q2 2010

Q1 2010

Q4 2009

Q3 2009

Q2 2009

Q1 2009

Q4 2008

Q3 2008

Q2 2008

Q1 2008

Q4 2007

0

Delivered Construction

Source: CBRE Research, Q3 2013.

Asking Rent & Vacancy

Construction, Sq. Ft.

$21

20%

1,600,000 1,400,000

18%

16%

1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000

$19 14%

600,000

Antonio 400,000

$18

12%

Average Rent Sq. Ft. AverageGross Gross asking Asking Rent per per Sq. Ft.

Average Vacancy

3Q13

2Q13

1Q13

4Q12

3Q12

2Q12

1Q12

4Q11

3Q11

2Q11

1Q11

4Q10

3Q10

2Q10

1Q10

4Q09

3Q09

2Q09

1Q09

4Q08

3Q08

2Q08

1Q08

4Q07

3Q07

10%

2Q07

$17

1Q07

Dollars Per Sq. Ft.

$20

200,000

Sq. Ft.

0 2008

2009

2010 Under Construction

Source: CBRE Research, Q3 2013.

2011

2012

3Q13

Pre-leased

Average Vacancy

37

phil jemmett

jack rose

phil.jemmett@breakwaterequity.com

info@breakwaterequity.com

Phil Jemmett is CEO of Breakwater Equity Partners, a San Diego-based consultancy that specializes in commercial real estate restructurings, recapitalizations, and refinances nationwide.

Jack Rose, Chief Strategist for Breakwater Equity Partners, has consulted on almost $4 billion of loan restructurings.

The

Do’s & Don’ts

of Restructuring or Refinancing a Commercial Real Estate Investment Do Seek a Sustainable Long-Term Solution If you own an under water property and need a significant period of time for the asset to recuperate, do not agree to a short-term fix. Your maximum leverage with the lender is now; once the property value improves, the lender is likely to pull the plug before you can benefit from the improved market conditions. You may be tempted to negotiate a short-term loan extension and hope for the best, but borrowers should always vie for a long-term solution. Lenders and borrowers both realize that it is easy to kick the can down the road for six months or a year. For example, thousands of dollars every month could be removed from a borrower’s plate, by extending interest-only periods; however, if your property is far under water and needs a full restructuring, this type of modification only prolongs the inevitable. Why go through the arduous task of modifying a loan, when the borrower and lender will likely find themselves at odds with each other again?

DoN’T Give Up Your Litigation Leverage Most lenders will require that a borrower sign a pre-negotiation letter (PNL) waiving any claims that the borrower might have as a condition of talking to the lender. This is a bad idea. The lender may have significant lender liability, and if you give up your leverage, it will undercut your ability to negotiate a favorable modification. Insist that the lender remove liability waivers from the PNL.

Do be prepared to bring in fresh capital Be realistic about the need for new capital. Many borrowers are disappointed to learn that their asset has deferred maintenance, a low reserve account, or too little equity; a cash infusion can eliminate these obstacles. Cash infusions may be used as ‘good news capital’ for tenant improvements and leasing commissions, which can increase the occupancy, revenue, and value of the property. Some borrowers are able to bring their own capital to the asset, but the vast majority will need to reach out to a capital partner. There are many types of capital partners, but almost all will offer either a high interest rate for a small percentage of ownership dilu-

38

the network | dec2013

tion or a low interest rate for a high percentage of ownership dilution. There are many brokers who specialize in raising equity or mezzanine debt, and if you don’t have the ability to provide the capital out of your own pocket, consider using such a broker.

DoN’T Plan on Lender Cooperation if Your Asset is in Default or Distress Distressed properties put lenders in a tough spot. Portfolio lenders, such as banks and insurance companies, must set aside reserves to cover potential losses. These loss reserves are a hit to current earnings and capital. If a borrower fails to make payments, lenders must set aside additional reserves. If the property goes bad, the lender has to decide whether or not to foreclose or structure a loan modification with the borrower. A lender will require a realistic plan of action to restructure the investment. When trying to reach common grounds with lenders, a multitude of options exist. For example, interest-only periods may be extended, interest rates can be reduced, loan maturities can be extended, a note-split (commonly referred to as an A/B Note) can be created, or a discounted payoff can be reached. Understanding the lender’s limitations and motivations will let the borrower know which options are realistic and which are not.

Do Investigate All of Your Options Many borrowers approach a restructure or refinance by acquiescing to the lender’s requests. This is usually not the most favorable solution for the borrower. Commercial refinances and restructurings are complex and require expertise in several areas including finance, law, real estate, and lending. Seeking out a commercial real estate advisory firm to investigate all of the options could result in a more favorable outcome.

DoN’T Expect Plan A to Succeed Every Time Unexpected hurdles can stall even seemingly simple refinances. Borrowers are sometimes surprised to learn that they will need to have at least 30% equity in their asset for a smooth refinance. For example, if your loan is currently $7 million, the lender will require a property value of at least $10 million for a standard refinance. If the property has experienced a default or is in distress, the borrower should plan to encounter challenges along the way. Lock boxes, asset manager changes, tenant departures, and inadequate equity are just a few of the challenges that borrowers may face when restructuring their investment.

A prudent investor should have at least two realistic plans to convince the lender of timely payments and future asset success.

If you toss a penny 10,000 times, it will not be heads 5,000 times, but more like 4950. The heads picture weighs more, so it ends up on the bottom.

feature

Bradford Russell

brad@brarchitects.com

feature

Bradford Russell, AIA, P.E. LEED AP is an architect and a structural engineer as well as the owner of BR Architects & Engineers

High Performance Precast Concrete to Improve a Building’s Economy

W

hen selecting a material for use in a building, many things go through your mind depending on your position in the process.

You may be the architect and concerned with ‘economy of the design’ - the beauty and the image of the material - versatility.

Or you might be the engineer and concerned with the ‘economy of the performance’ – the strength of the material system - efficiency. You might be the owner and concerned with the ‘economy of the cost’ - longevity and resale value (functionality) of the building materials - resiliency. Or the user of the building and concerned with the ‘economy of the experience’, the entire experience - the beauty, performance, and the functionality of the space. Let us look into a material, which could be used to address each of these attributes.

A discussion of a high performance structure, delves into everything from energy and water conservation to durability, sustainability, cost-benefit, functionality, operational considerations, and more. Everyone is familiar with plain reinforced concrete, and most people are familiar with precast concrete, but many more will become familiar with high-performance precast concrete as they learn the benefits to the built and natural environment it possesses. As the architect is concerned with the beauty and image of the space, we can see example after example of the use of high performance precast concrete to serve the building’s beauty – as in the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. This beauty achieved by the architect is inherently intended to convey an image to the users of the building. The beauty generated from the precast concrete can be achieved from the seemingly endless array of colors, textures, and shapes available in the pallet of the material’s use – the ‘economy of design’ – the versatility.

Different Points of View

Where the architect is concerned with the beauty and image of the space, the engineer is primarily concerned with the performance of the built structure.

Concrete is known for its strength in compression, and its use of reinforcing to resist tension, but highperformance precast concrete is created to take advantage ultimately of these inherent strengths of each material. The location for the manufacturing of high performance precast members allows a highly controlled environment where the higher

performance assemblage is attained under strict conditions. Some of the benefits in engineering are a wider range of available strengths, the ability to create greater spans and allowable loadings; this, in turn, permits a more open floor plan as generally requested by owners. In addition, the connection and detailing of the assemblage has proven to be much simpler where an owner can expect less frequency of construction errors / changes and a higher performance attained in the structure. The precast assemblage / system has also been shown to be a very favorable structure in seismic and other extreme events, when it is optimum for the structural performance to allow for a prescribed deflection and cyclic loading – the efficiency.

Granted… the architect and engineer have a dominant role in selecting a material to be used in a building. The owner must look at more than the first cost of any material and consider the expense encountered over the entire life of the structure. High performance precast concrete can address these concerns through a number of benefits / savings. This cost savings can be realized from the reduced construction schedule, the less manpower needed in the structure assemblage, and the energy savings generated from the massing / assemblage requiring less-to-no maintenance. The higher thermal mass of the precast enclosure allows for a reduction in the fluctuation of the temperature gradient of the controlled space. This thermal mass can be developed for an even greater efficiency when an insulation layer is added between two precast concrete structural layers. These insulated precast concrete panels offer the ability to improve the structures outer skin protection from the environmental affects, creating an envelope, which can contribute to lower energy consumption and building maintenance – the resiliency.

You can also expect a safer indoor air quality due to the inertness of the concrete, a greater resistance to fire due to the lack of ignition, and a higher blast resistance. The color, texture, and massing of the material offer a number of psychological benefits, which we might explore at a later date.

Bottom line - when the architect, the engineer, the owner, or the user is seeking ‘economy’ in a structure, the benefits of high performance precast concrete are apparent - versatility, efficiency, and resiliency.

di v ersi n s The Longest Named Place in the US Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, a lake in the town of Webster, Massachusetts.

dec2013 | the network

39

general assembly Vivian Featherston

jen holub

featherstonv@gmail.com

jmholub88@gmail.com

Vivian Featherston is the president of the IIDA Texas/Oklahoma Chapter and a Registered Interior Designer with GSC Architects.

Night on the Terrace IIDA San Antonio City Center presents “Night on the Terrace.” The annual Winter Fest is a family-friendly event. Bring the kids and network. December 5th at the Palladium on I-10 from 5:30 to 8:30pm. There will be a photo booth with Santa, live auction, a holidaythemed movie for the kids, food and drinks. There will also be raffle giveaways, benefitting The San Antonio Furniture Bank (formerly known as Giving Interiors). And don’t forget about the 2nd Annual Tree Decorating Competition, the winners of which will be announced

diversi ns A New Wine

Important Announcement: California vintners in the Napa Valley area (who primarily produce Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Grigio wines) have developed a new hybrid grape that acts as an anti-diuretic.

It is expected to reduce the number of trips older people have to make to the bathroom during the night.

The new wine will be called:

Pinot More

40

the network | dec2013

Jen Holub is an Account Manager for Speakeasy Digital Marketing and the IIDA DFW City Center Communications Chair.

DFW Chapter – A Call For Membership Why should you join?

Membership in IIDA provides access to resources that can help you get ahead in your career. Benefits include subscriptions to leading magazines, tuition reimbursement opportunities, the chance to reach forum colleagues around the world, as well as reduced fees for exciting chapter initiatives and international events like the Leaders Breakfast series.

Who can join?

Whether you are a student, a project manager, an entrepreneur, or a retired designer, IIDA has a membership level and privileges for you. IIDA also offers affiliate and industry memberships.

What can IIDA offer you?

IIDA has more than 13,000 members in nine specialty forums, nine regions, and more than 30 Chapters around the world committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advancing interior design through knowledge. By becoming a member you are making the decision to be an informed member of the design community.

You are welcome you to explore IIDA DFW, and attend one of their upcoming events! Find more information about IIDA’s TX OK Chapter at: iida-txok.org/ and follow IIDA DFW at: Facebook.com/IIDADFW

Annual Membership Drive

This year, IIDA DFW enjoyed our annual membership drive at Community Beer Company. On October 1st we invited members and non-members alike to a night of snacks and beer. If you weren’t able to make it to the membership drive, it’s not too late to register! Visit: iida-tx-ok.org/membership.

Picture that!

Your opportunity to be pictured in (what we like to consider) a MAJOR publication – the network.

Wouldn’t you like to see yourself on the pages of a magazine (particularly one you and your fellow professionals already read? You’ll be amazed how many people will ‘re-find’ you. Send us yours (naming the picture as you see the captions here) to editor@crestpublicationsgroup.com) and we’ll include some in every issue. The picture must be of you AND your pet, not just your pet. (Reference ‘Pets’ in the subject line.)

Stewie Griffin and Brian

Sue Prize and April Fool Jennifer Anniston and Norman

Ginny Gold smi th

John Jenkin and Sophie

d

S

am

mi

Michael Hingson and Africa

an

Foreign aid might be defined as a transfer of money from poor people in rich countries to rich people in poor countries. -- Douglas Case (Classmate of Bill Clinton at Georgetown University)

» our readers and their pets

Pamela Paser and Coby

dec2013 | the network

41

product showcase

Motrr: Galileo Robotic Motion Control for iPhone • Control Galileo over the internet from anywhere in the world • Continuous 360˚ pan and 360˚ tilt rotation • Rechargeable integrated lithium polymer battery • Features standard 1/4” tripod mount • 30-Pin model charges your smartphone when docked and plugged in

st Contee Prizside See In er v Back Co

get it: Motrr.com price: $149

get it: NewTrent.com & Amazon.com price: $39.95

New Trent: Airbender Rugged, shock proof and water resistant iPad Mini case with built-in Bluetooth keyboard • Rubberized exterior with plugs covers all openings for full-body protection to the iPad Mini without hindering usability • Removable iPad Mini case with integrated screen protector shields the device from scratches and smudges while retaining touch screen sensitivity • Ultra low-profile keyboard seamlessly connects via Bluetooth to type with greater ease and comfort • Keyboard attached via durable aluminum arm allowing case to rotate 360 degrees for landscape and portrait viewing angles

CM4: Q Card Case Per fect for any occasion, the slim and functional wallet outfits the iPhone 5, 4s, 4 & Samsung Galaxy S4 with style and protection • Case with integrated wallet comfortably fits 3 cards (credit cards, IDs, etc.) plus cash • Lay-flat Screen Guard™ provides ultimate scratch-resistant protection while 1mm front bezel protects against car keys, drops, and most threats • Exclusive patent pending soft-touch rubber and premium fabric allows case to easily pull out of pockets and purses • iPhone 4/4S available in Black Onyx, Pink Sapphire, Pacific Green, and Pearl White • iPhone 5 & Samsung Galaxy S4 available in Black Onyx, Pacific Green, Red Rouge, and Mahogany Brown

42

the network | dec2013

get it: www.cm4.com & www.amazon.com price: $39.99

in focus

doug frye Doug Frye is Global President and Chief Executive Officer of Colliers International Having more money doesn’t make you happier. I have 50 million dollars but I’m just as happy as when I had 48 million. - Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Nice Guys Do Finish First

C

Lending a helping hand is a win for all

onventional wisdom dictates that business success is achieved through a series of hard-fought battles, each producing a clear winner and a loser. Winners don’t win by being nice. They win by adopting a take-no-prisoners approach, leaving them little time or energy for getting involved in the messy, real-life problems of others.

But I embrace a different model for success, one in which there is a collective focus on helping others which actually produces a culture of winning, bringing with it both satisfaction and abundance.

While “works for the welfare of others” doesn’t rank high on the list of traits we attribute to business leaders, it’s precisely this quality that is transforming companies and communities every day. Some consider this helping approach “soft” or inferior to the traditional cut-throat model of business success. I take exception to that view. It has always been my experience that people who wake up each day with a helping attitude are happier and more successful in all areas of their lives—and research seems to be on my side.

The New York Times Magazine recently profiled organizational behavior expert Adam Grant, who has produced an impressive body of research on this subject. At just 31 years old, Grant is the youngest tenured—and highest-rated—professor at the prestigious Wharton School. His influence extends beyond academia to top-tier companies, which seek his help in solving their most pressing organizational problems.

Unexpected Rewards

Let’s be clear: This isn’t just about feeling good for the sake of feeling good.

Professor Grant’s research demonstrates beyond any shadow of a doubt that having a helping mindset makes people more productive. In one of his most telling experiments, he motivated fundraisers at a university call center by getting them to focus on how their efforts would be helping fellow students.

They heard testimonials from beneficiaries of their fundraising, and read letters from grateful scholarship recipients. Previous motivational efforts such as incentives and competitive games had failed, but Grant’s approach got results.

A month into the experiment, students were spending 142 percent more time on the phone and bringing in 171 percent more revenue, using the same script that was used prior to the experiment. Over time, revenues quadrupled.

In our business, a helping attitude comes with the territory. Whether it’s supporting our clients through a stressful move, or helping our colleagues across geographies and disciplines to meet client needs, we’re creating a movement with unlimited scale and potential. It starts with each of us as individuals, finding satisfaction and fulfillment in making others successful. But when individual efforts grow into a groundswell of giving, everybody wins. And that’s just good business.

Reprinted with permission of Knowledge Leader, Colliers International Property Magazine

So what does a somewhat obscure field of academic research have to do with business success? Organizational psychology has traditionally operated under the assumption that employers must appeal to workers’ self-interest: financial incentives, career advancement, etc. But Grant argues that the greatest untapped source of motivation is a sense of service to others. He believes, as I do, that focusing on the contribution our work makes to other people’s lives can make us more productive than focusing on ourselves.

Make Helping A Habit

Grant’s conclusions don’t surprise me. I see this principle in action every day, and I work to apply it wherever I can. The simple act of asking my wife, “What can I do to make your day easier?” each morning, a habit I’ve developed over many years, makes a meaningful difference in our family life. And while I can’t always come through for her, just the offer of help pays dividends.

... there goes that excuse

As the CEO of a $2 billion company, helping takes on even greater meaning. It’s my responsibility to ask: “What can we do with our resources?” Part of the answer is philanthropy—giving back to the communities we serve. But that kind of giving is only part of the answer. I believe the answer has more to do with how we treat the professionals and employees who are at the core of our success, and how we continue to encourage a culture of helping throughout our organization. I hear stories nearly every day about what my colleagues around the world do to ensure that their work “families” are supported. They have each other’s backs, and I know they, and the business, are better off for it.

Adopting an attitude of giving—to your family, co-workers, clients or perfect strangers—is simply easier than the alternative. And I’m confident that the habit of helping can be learned. I’ve seen it change the way people think about themselves and transform the way they interact with others. This attitude may spring from the individual who practices it day-in and day-out, but it gains real strength when it’s applied by entire organizations. Helping breeds more personal and career satisfaction and, not surprisingly, better results.

Treadmill Desks & Bike Desks To speak with a LifeSpan Workplace Solutions specialist call:

877.654.3837 ext 132

dec2013 | the network

43

building showcase

A Tuscan Jewel in San Antonio

L

CBRE Office Leasing Team: Steve Thomas and Lindsey Tucker

ook no further than Éilan for the ultimate convenience of urban living set against a gorgeous hill country backdrop. These 120 acres of mixed-use development present tenants and visitors an enchanting mix of functionality and opulence in San Antonio’s bustling northwest corridor. No matter of detail has been left untouched in this property that embodies multiuse in every sense. Office, retail, residential and hotel—all are fully integrated at and offered on the upscale.

Tuscan in look and spirit, unique aesthetics reminiscent of an Italian village are imbued at every corner. This is evident in the clean, stucco finish and terra cotta tile roofs that mark every building, as well as the signature Dancing Fountain prominently located in the Piazza.

Office

Éilan gives tenants the options of convenience and comfort beginning right at their office desk. Located prominently along Interstate 10 at the entrance of the complex, Promenade One and Two encompass more than 200,000 rentable square feet of flexible office space in four-story, concrete buildings.

Elegant by design and substance, these structures boast high-quality lobby finishes, marble floors and columns, shell-stone walls, mahogany wood paneling, hand-painted vaulted ceilings and custommade pendant light fixtures. Tenants begin and end the work day immersed in Class A+ creative space that is both functional and elegant—a place where they can truly take full advantage of an effective workplace and opportunities for nearby fun and leisure. An extensive breadth of amenities are available between the two buildings, including on-site conference facilities, secured VIP parking and a fitness and wellness center. Current tenants include KPMG, Constellation Brands, Inc., Security Service Federal Credit Union, Biglari Holdings, Howard Midstream Partners, Health Care Service Corporation, Regus, Polunsky Beitel Green LLP, Schmoyer Reinhard LLP, Capital Guardian, A/R Concepts and Dynamic Downhole.

Retail

Everything is state-of-the-art at Éilan and retail is no exception. Developed in one of San Antonio’s most affluent and desirable neighborhoods, the demand for high-end retail and entertainment will remain. The location is set amid a rapidly growing artery on the Northwest side and as high-cal-

Hotel Dusk, Éilan Hotel, Resort & Spa

44

the network | dec2013

Éilan Promenade One Entry

Éilan Residential

Scan with pulseM or any scanner to give us your feedback.

Summer’s Winter Reading List

m er um

S

iber tenants continue to take home and office residence at the location, these users will seek access to premium dining, shopping and other services. Existing establishments include luxury spa services, Dr. Dental, George’s Keep, Piatti Ristorante and Bar. Sustenio, the world-class flagship restaurant housed in the Éilan Hotel, Resort & Spa, weaves the signature style and culinary genius of celebrity chef Stephan Pyles, yielding a decadent menu of savory Texas classics.

d iversi ns

Fiction

• I Like it Rough by Mona Lott • Tight Situation by Leah Tard • The Smell in the Vatican by Pope Porree • Split Personalities by Jacqueline Hyde

Non-Fiction

www.pulseM.me

Residential and hotel

Residential and hotel users experience the same air of luxury and grandeur.

Modern apartments with spacious floor plans are uniquely and artistically crafted with elegant design and the five-star Éilan Hotel, Resort & Spa, a member of the Autograph collection, features 165 luxurious guest rooms.

Amenities include a resort pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, puppy park, hiking and biking trails and private event venues that create opportunity for every visitor.

Future of Éilan

San Antonio’s booming business trend and current demographics forecast a sustainable and profitable age to come for Éilan. Nearly 130,000 people live within a five-mile radius of the site with an average household income of more than $100,000, a value slated to increase in the coming years. Visible along Interstate 10, the development is quickly becoming a city unto itself—a goal inherent to the new development. Éilan remains committed to promoting and nurturing its community of residents and visitors. Plans currently underway include fun runs, fundraising, season-themed events and more.

At Éilan, users will remain in sync with an environment that provides all the benefits of convenient working and living but preserves a small town vibe. Premium space and services set against the beautiful hills of the San Antonio hill country, with immediate access off Interstate 10 and La Cantera Parkway, Éilan will remain on the radar for top San Antonio destinations.

For more information about Éilan and upcoming events, visit www.Éilan. com. For office leasing information, contact CBRE at 210.225.1000. n

• My Apology by Ahmsa Sari • Look Younger by Fay Slift • Puppet on a String by Marie Annette Maker • The History of Exxon by Phil Errup

INTERNATIONAL

• Arriba by Juan Tanamera • The Philippine Post Office by Imelda Letter • You Can Be Both! by Wong N. Wite • The Great English Breakfast by Chris P. Bacon

Biography

• My Life as a Fortune Teller by Reid Palms • The Irish Heart Surgeon by Angie O’Plasty • The French Chef An Autobiography by Sue Flay • I Was the Wizard Of Oz by Ima Munchkin

BIGFOGG MISTING EXPERTS SINCE 

For More Fun Under a Midday Sun or Enjoying the Stars On a Chilly Night Keep the Climate of Your Outdoor Spaces Feeling Just Right!

The experts at BigFogg provide you and your guests’ superior outdoor climate control by combining state of the art misting and heating technology as part of specialized solutions that come from years of system design and installation experience.

Call our experts to recommend the ideal products & installation at a reasonable price.

Toll Free (888) 853-1728 or Texas (512) 568-1705

Business, Residence & Events.

Regus Business Center in Éilan

SEE OUR FULL LINE-UP OF PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS bigfogg.com

patiomisting.com

e-mail info@bigfogg.com dec2013 | the network

45

Real Estate Sinkhole!

T

he Bayou Corne sinkhole may be the biggest ongoing disaster in the United States that you haven’t heard about. It was came about due to a collapsed underground salt dome cavern owned and operated by Texas Brine, a Houston-based company.

Bubbles were first spotted in Bayou Corne and Grand Bayou in June of 2012. On August 3rd, the ground opened up, leaving a nine-acre sinkhole. 350 nearby residents were advised to evacuate. As of now, scientists say that the evacuation order could last for years.

By May of this year, the sinkhole had grown to 750 feet deep and covered approximately 15 acres. That was the same month a class-action lawsuit for those impacted by the sinkhole was approved by a federal court. An article in the New York Times in late September said that the sinkhole was still growing, and had then reached the size of 20 football fields (about 25 acres)!

disturbing the geological order in ways that scientists don’t completely understand.

Humans have been extracting natural resources from the earth since the dawn of mankind, but never before at the rate and magnitude of today’s petrochemical industry. And the side effects are becoming clear. It’s not just sinkholes.

There have been town-clearing natural gas leaks, and fracking has been linked to an increased risk of earthquakes.

Sandra Steingraber, Ecologist and Author

The domes aren’t just harvested for salt. Over the last half-century, in the Gulf Coast, these expansive caverns (which result from injection mining) have become storage facilities for crude oil, pressurized gases, and radioactive materials. The federal government uses salt tombs in Louisiana and Texas for our strategic petroleum reserve.

There are hundreds of salt caverns and, for the most "When you keep drilling over and over and over Texas Brine’s operation sits on (3 mile) wide, (over 1 part, they are considered safe… most of the time. again, whether it's into bedrock or into salt cavmile) deep salt deposit known as the Napoleonville However, if and when something does go wrong, erns, at some point you have fractured the integrity Dome. The company specializes in injection mining; the result is disastrous. Sinkholes, natural gas exploof this underground structure enough that someit has sunk wells deep into the salt dome, flushing sions, toxic-fume releases – all horrible stuff! Salt thing is in danger of collapsing. It's an inherently them out with high-pressure streams of freshwater caverns are 7% of the natural gas storage facilities in dangerous situation." and pumping the resulting saltwater to the surface. the US but they apparently account for 100% of all of From there, the brine is piped and trucked to refinerthe major accidents. ies along the Mississippi River and broken down into sodium hydroxide and chlorine for use in manufacturing everything from pa- By many accounts, Texas Brine has acted responsibly, paying the evacuated per to medical supplies. It seems that one of the salt caverns Texas Brine hol- residents $875 per week and offering buyouts. Assumption Parish declared a state of emergency and Governor Bobby Jindal declared a statewide state of lowed out collapsed. emergency due to the threat of subsidence and subsurface instability threatening the lives and property of the citizens. The Bayou Corne sinkhole has its own It Couldn’t Happen…Until It Did Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BayouCorneSinkhole n That collapse from the side was previously considered by regulators to be something close to impossible. Clearly, today’s mining and drilling techniques are 46

the network | dec2013

Real Estate Mountain on Building

I

n Beijing, a well-to-do practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine spent six years building his own private mountain peak and luxury villa atop a high-rise apartment block earning the unofficial title of “most outrageous illegal structure.” The owner, Zhang Lin, didn’t have a single permit – but he apparently had a lot of connections; he was once a member of a local advisory board to the ruling Communist Party.

Local officials in charge of building regulations in Beijing said they’d spent six years trying to contact the owner of the faux-mountain. Authorities took action only after photos of the villa were splashed across Chinese media, with newspapers showing large photographs of the complex, along with the headline “Beijing’s most outrageous illegal structure.” The case has resonated with ordinary Chinese who regularly see the rich and politically connected receive special treatment. Expensive vehicles lacking license plates are a common sight, while luxury housing complexes that surround Beijing and other cities are often built on land appropriated from farmers with little compensation.

What... no pool?

The details, as seen from a neighboring skyscraper, include ladders, walkways, and dangling foliage. The craggy complex of rooms, rocks, trees and bushes looming over the 26-story building looks like something built into a seaside cliff, and has become the latest symbol of disregard for the law among the rich as well as the rampant practice of building illegal additions. Angry neighbors say they’ve complained for years that the unauthorized, 8,600-sq. ft. mansion and its attached landscaping have been damaging the building’s structural integrity and its pipe system, but that local authorities failed to crack down. They’ve also complained about loud, late-night parties.

It’s Just a Mole Hill

Contacted by the Beijing Times newspaper, the owner said he would comply with the district’s (demolition) order, but he belittled attempts to call the structure a villa, calling it “just an ornamental garden.”

China’s leader Xi Jinping has vowed to crack down on official corruption, and Beijing itself launched a campaign earlier this year to demolish illegal structures, although the results remain unclear. Demand for property remains high, however, and the rooftop extralegal mansion construction is far from unique. A developer in the central city of Hengyang recently got into hot water over an illegally built complex of 25 villas on top of a shopping center. He later won permission to keep the villas intact as long as they weren’t sold to others.

A Life Estate?

While all land in China technically belongs to the state — with homebuyers merely given 70-year leases — the rules are often vague, leaving questions of usage rights and ownership murky. A city in Sichuan province recently caused a minor stir when it was discovered to have cut the length of land leases from the normal 70 years to just 40 years. The local government’s response to public queries drew even more jeers. Officials posted a statement online maintaining that the law allows for lease periods of less than 70 years and adding: “Who knows if we’ll still be in this world in 40 years. Don’t think too long-term.” n Compiled by network sources.

“They’ve been renovating for years. They normally do it at night,” said a resident on the building’s 25th floor, who added that any attempts to reason with the owner were met with indifference. “He was very arrogant. He could care less about my complaints,” said the neighbor, who declined to give his name to avoid repercussions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping

Great art is among the most sublime, meaningful, and redeeming creations of all civilization. Few endeavors can equal the power of great artwork to capture aes¬thetic beauty, to move and inspire, to change perceptions, and to communi¬cate the nature of human experience. Great art is also complex, mysterious, and challenging. Filled with symbolism, cultural and historical references, and often visionary imagery, great artworks oblige us to reckon with their many meanings.

on the cover

Chris Navarro

Architects and designers (many of our readers) have a lot of influence on the way we perceive the world. A structure often plays a significant part in how we experience a place. ( Think of a restaurant, a museum, an arena, a stadium…even an office building – virtually anywhere!) The inte¬rior design impacts our sensory perception, our comfort, and our physical connection and there is also artistry in the exterior design. ( That’s why we call it artchitecture.)

A MONUMENTAL TALENT

Chris Navarro

t may not be a career path appropriate for everyone, but bull riding provided Chris Navarro with many of the tools he needed to become a world-class sculptor. Bull riders develop an acute understanding of anatomy — both their own and that of the nearly 1-ton beast tucked between their legs. Their sense of movement and motion is akin to a precision dancer, with less room for error.

“As in art and life, if what you create is real, and if it’s done with genuine emotions, there will always be others who will want to experience and relate to that power.

As a sculptor, I recreate my experiences and bring to life in bronze images of the West, both contemporary and past, but with an intimacy of detail that reflects my knowledge and understanding of the roots of western tradition.

“Rodeo had taught me how a cowboy feels when his adrenaline is slamming through his veins,” says Navarro in his biography, Chasing the Wind. “It taught me how an animal felt beneath a rider’s chaps. And it taught me about losing and winning and everything in between. I think those lessons have helped me create sculptures that are more realistic and emotional.”

Splitting his time between Casper, Wyoming and Sedona, Arizona, Navarro has been sculpting professionally since 1986. But his artistic journey began seven years earlier.

His first bronze, not surprisingly, was a rider atop a spinning bull; it won first place in a Cody, Wyoming art show, netting a $15 prize and blue ribbon. Today, he is best known for his large bronze sculptures. He has over 25 monument pieces installed throughout the country.

Knowing my work will be standing in the sun long after I’m gone for future generations to experience and enjoy is thrilling. Sculpting is my passion. I believe the most worthwhile thing in art is seeing what is in someone else’s heart.”

“The thing about monuments I love is they’re going to be around long after you’re gone,” says Navarro. “It’s going to be kind of a cool thing for all my great-great grandkids to come by and see what old grandpa had to say.”

Triumph, passion and courage are themes evident throughout Navarro’s diverse collection of works. An unquenchable human spirit roars to life through his deft

“Columbian Mammoth” 48

the network | DEC2013 dec2013

“Champion Lane Frost”

“10th Mountain”

touch.

Many of his monumental pieces are site specific and electrify their respective environments through the dynamic energy inherent to his technique “I’m fortunate because I get paid to do something I love,” says Navarro.

“The more I do my career, the more I like to loosen up. I like having the aspects of the details in the work, but a good sculpture is a good sculpture before you put any detail in it. It’s all about design and composition and telling a story. And that’s what I try to do with my work is tell a really good story.”

Excerpted with permission from writer Roger Naylor and Western Art and Architecture Magazine.

Learn more about Chris’s work and how to purchase his limited edition fine art at: Navarro Gallery and Sculpture Garden Tlaquepaque Suite D 103 336 Hwy 179 Sedona AZ 86336 www.chrisnavarro.com • ph (928) 204-1144 • cell (307) 259-7305 navarrogallery@gmail.coma.com

“Spirit of the Thunderbird”

“20% Chance of Flurrie”

“Salmon Dreams” DEC2013 dec2013 | the network

49

Lone Star State

Andrew Carson, Wind Sculpture

A

ndrew Carson’s kinetic sculptures are installed at private residences in nearly all 50 states as well as in Europe. His pieces include public and private commissions for cities, institutions and businesses as well as work for high-profile patrons and

garden lovers, who find his distinctive sculptures a perfect complement for their homes.

www.windsculpture.com

G. Harvey – Artist

G

Our March Cover Artist

Harvey is a native Texan whose work has captivated a generation. Many of his paintings are featured in the most

.

prestigious American collections. He received a singular honor from the Smithsonian Institution as they presented

his a one-man art showing during their 150th anniversary. G. Harvey’s oil paintings reflect a mood and emotion generated by his love of the era when our nation was in transition from horses to automobiles and gaslight to electricity. He makes his home in the Texas hill country.

Bunkhouse Lights Dreams of a Nation

Roughneck Country

50

the network | dec2013

in the workplace carlos ruffino

carlos.ruffino@ems.schneider-electric.com Carlos Ruffino is Vice President of Schneider Electric.

Energy: Choose a Consultant, Not a Broker

Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But then, I repeat myself. -- Mark Twain

O

n these pages, I’ve written about what drives electricity prices along with helping clients understand what is driving usage patterns within their facilities. Here I focus on the distinct levels of service provided by ‘brokers’ vs. consultants. Our industry is certainly unique and has a ‘wild west’ mentality. Energy procurement services are unregulated in Texas and often customers get into compromising situations with unscrupulous individuals or boutique shops. Therefore, as with any business, it boils down to knowing the character and integrity of the people you have entrusted to manage your energy needs.

Due to the unregulated (no license required) nature of the business, energy ‘brokers’ abound and often “just got into the business” because “it’s easy to broker electricity.” This approach offers little to no value to the client as individuals with very little energy expertise usually characterize the broker community; they may, however, be very proficient at spin marketing or ‘selling’.

Typically, no extra services such as bill auditing or benchmarking are offered. Also, brokerage margin is hidden from the client and is often excessive.

Hiring a Broker is Tactical; Hiring a Consultant is Strategic

available to customers). The software component of the service is essentially a data warehouse where the aforementioned services are readily available for customers to view. Further, the software component should include relevant reporting capabilities where critical indices such as $ / kWhr, kWhr / SF, $ budget vs. actual, kWhr budget vs. actual, occupancy, tenant bill back and $ / SF (gross and net – after submetered electric). These indices provide very useful information when trying to understand how your buildings are performing and helps to identify the buildings, which are operating higher than the norm and may warrant further research. The ability to view single property information vs. year over year, compare one property to other(s), aggregate portfolio results and view forecasted future prices are very powerful tools which facilitate smart energy decisions.

Lastly, it is important to know what you’re paying your consultant or broker. You have every right to ask! Many consultants are reluctant to disclose fees, but you should insist on knowing. As mentioned earlier, an expected range of fees is 1 – 1 ½ % of your annual energy spend.

Understanding energy takes an expert to fully maximize savings and delivery of an expected level of service. Your time is valuable! Having an ‘energy team’ acting on your behalf makes your job easier.

Often the broker is simply trying to get you to sign the contract and moves along until your contract expires. Little or no thought to the best interest of the client is given primarily due to the lack of knowledge within the brokerage community. Brokers often troll among the small to mid market clients who are just trying to save a buck and, instead of realizing 15-20%+ savings, may be lucky to extract 8% due to the broker’s fees. This approach is tactical and in no way strategic.

Another word of caution: the broker often states, “Mr. Customer, you’re not paying any fees; they are being paid by the Retail Electric Provider (REP) (e.g., Constellation, Direct Energy, Reliant and TXU). This is a half-truth. The broker adds his margin to the REP contract price and is reimbursed by the REP when you pay the electric bill. Rest assured, you are paying a fee which often is undisclosed. You deserve to know what you’re paying and you have every right to ask.

The analogy is very similar to financial brokerage firms (Edward Jones, Charles Schwab, etc.). I often don’t know what I’m paying my financial advisor unless I ask. Have they ever volunteered to tell you? Larger clients, on the other hand understand the games being played by some brokers and realize they should be paying fees in the range of 1-1 ½ % of their total annual energy spend.

In contrast, energy consultants offer a depth of experience. Individuals with strong utility backgrounds or engineering degrees understand the realities of delivering power. They understand the commodity markets which affect electricity prices and recognize the delivery infrastructure components which are separate charges from the REP commodity price. This depth of knowledge cannot be understated. It takes years to really understand the complexities of energy generation and delivery.

Consultants help clients contract for electricity and natural gas, which includes a lot of in-depth forecasting and strategic planning. The goal is to lead clients into cost effective energy decisions. Often clients get into contracts simply because their contract just expired. This involves no strategy and is purely a tactical move. Strategy involves what is driving the forward markets and guiding the client towards smart energy purchases.

Consultants will offer a deeper level of services, including bill auditing of all components (commodity plus delivery), PDF copies of your bills, detailed budgets, gross-up calculations (95% and 100%), EnergyStar review and certification, overtime air calculations and Software as a service (SaaS) (a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by the consultant and made dec2013 | the network

51

feature

Washington, D.C.

Building Heights in the Nation’s Capital

S

ince 1791, when Pierre L’Enfant set out to create a “magnificent city, worthy of the nation, free of its colonial origins, and bold in its assertion of a new identity,” our nation’s capital has been a planned city. Washington, DC’s urban design is its defining characteristic, and the National Capital Planning Commission, as the federal government’s planning agency for the capital and the surrounding region, continues a 200-year legacy of planning.

L’Enfant’s plan expressed in physical form the ideas of federalism and the separation of powers. He located the U.S. Capitol on the highest point between the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers and envisioned broad avenues—named after states—connecting important public buildings.

Uneven development throughout the first century of the capital city’s existence prevented the full realization of his vision, but its broad avenues, commanding views, and neighborhoods centered around public parks and squares remain the foundation of today’s city.

The city’s 100th anniversary prompted the formation of the Senate Park Commission, under the chairmanship of James McMillan, to restore the grandeur of L’Enfant’s vision to the capital. The 1901 McMillan Plan made a distinctive imprint that endures today in the city’s architecture and public spaces, particularly in the open greenway of the National Mall, the monumental core of federal buildings, and the comprehensive public park system.

name it bears today and established it as the central planning agency for the federal government in the National Capital Region, with its current form and functions. Congress also reiterated its charge to NCPC to preserve the region’s important natural and historic features.

The 1973 District of Columbia Home Rule Act delegated the District’s planning responsibility to the city’s mayor. The Act maintains NCPC’s role as the central planning agency for federal land and buildings in the National Capital Region, with an advisory role to the District for certain land use decisions. Thanks to its tradition of planning, Washington, DC is one of the world’s finest urban achievements. NCPC promotes a long-range vision for the development of the District and the surrounding area that respects the L’Enfant and McMillan legacies while meeting the needs of future generations.

The NCPC approves plans for all federal buildings in the District of Columbia, public buildings within the city’s central core, and all development within the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site. As part of its review, the Commission ensures that structures and zoning law are in compliance with the Height of Buildings Act of 1910. Its Comprehensive Plan specifies that the Federal Government should “Preserve the horizontal character of the

The NCPC

In 1924, the U.S. Congress established the National Capital Park Commission, the predecessor of today’s National Capital Planning Commission, to ensure the implementation of the McMillan Plan.

Over the next several years, Congress expanded the Commission’s original mandate, endowing it with responsibility for the “comprehensive, systematic, and continuous development of the park, parkway, and playground systems of the National Capital and its environs.”

Pierre

The 1952 National Capital Planning Act gave the Commission the James McMillan

Washington’s low and horizontal skyline is unique among most major cities. The lack of tall buildings enhances the prominence of the city’s important civic buildings and monuments, and gives the capital an airy and light-filled environment.

52

the network | dec2013

national capital through enforcement of the Height of Buildings Act of 1910.

The History Behind Washington’s Skyline

The original L’Enfant Plan focused on creating a city with grand vistas designed to highlight national structures, and wide-open spaces to provide room for citizens to interact in a democratic society.

President George Washington ordered that the new capital have a height limit of 40 feet, to prevent the construction of tenement buildings that were appearing in New York City. Thomas Jefferson also supported height limits in the District, hoping the new capital could mirror the human scale of Paris, France – a city he greatly admired.

The bottom of the bowl (where the White House and U.S. Capitol are located) is in the floodplain of the junction of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers.

Extending out from the floodplain is a series of rising river terraces. These high ridges nearly surround the

Did You Know?

More Monopoly money is printed in a year, than real money printed throughout the world.

With the construction of The Cairo, a 12-story residential building in Northwest DC in 1894, officials and residents became concerned that taller buildings would threaten the city’s aesthetics and safety (in that the fire ladders of the day could not reach the top of the building). In response, regulations on building heights in Washington were first established in 1899. Congress then enacted the Height of Buildings Act of 1910.

This federal law still governs maximum building heights in Washington today. Zoning regulations created by the District of Columbia government also frequently impose lower height limits than those established by federal law. And the consistent application of the Height Act over 100 years has been instrumental in shaping the skyline and appearance of the city.

The Topographic Bowl

Washington, DC is situated in a topographic bowl.

Washington, D.C. Skyline

The tallest structure in Washington, DC is the Washington Monument, at a height of 555 feet. The National Cathedral is only 310 feet, but due to its location, it is the highest building in DC, with the top reaching 676 feet above sea level.

city (the “bowl”) and are where the earthen Civil War fortifications were strategically built.

What is the Schedule of Heights?

Recognizing that a handful of federal buildings were of particular importance, the Height Act included a provision requiring a Schedule of Heights that placed further restrictions on some private land near federal buildings. Fifteen buildings are currently identified in the Schedule of Heights, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Treasury Building on 15th St. NW, and the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress.

National Capital Planning Commission

The Commission is comprised of 12 members.

Commissioners represent federal and local constituencies with a stake in planning for the nation’s capital. The President appoints three citizens, including the Chair. At least one member must reside in Virginia and another in Maryland.

The Mayor of the District of Columbia appoints two citizens. Both must be residents of the District of Columbia. The remaining members serve ex officio – the mayor of Washington, DC, the chair of the DC City Council, the heads of Executive Branch agencies with significant land holdings in the region, and leaders of the U.S. House and Senate committees with DC oversight responsibilities. (An ex officio member is a member of a body (a board, committee, council, etc.) who is part of it by virtue of holding another office.) n

The Height of Buildings Act of 1910 limits building height in the District of Columbia based on width of the street upon which the structure is located.

Buildings cannot be more than 20 feet greater in height than the width of the facing street, with a maximum of 90 feet for residential streets and 130 feet on commercial streets. An exception is made for buildings on Pennsylvania Avenue between 1st and 15th Streets NW, where buildings can rise to 160 feet.

There have been a total of seven amendments to the Act, with most enacted shortly after its passage.

The most recent amendment was in 1961, near the height of a real estate boom. Five of the amendments provided exemptions for specific buildings.

National Cathedral

Compiled by network sources.

Encased in 500 tons of scaffolding while it undergoes repairs from damages caused by an earthquake in 2011, the iconic obelisk glows at night.

dec2013 | the net work

53

Graff iti Art

Chandler Bing: “Could It Be Any More Surreal?”

Creative graffiti is a modern way of showing thoughts through art. Not the scribbles and signatures that harass communities and defile personal property, the most surreal graffiti art - done on streets and buildings all over the world - is odd but realistic. You can learn a lot from these graffiti artworks.

54

the network | dec2013

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

feature

dec2013 | the net work

55

» professionals on the move

Julie Brand Lynch

julie@LYNOUS.com Julie Lynch is the principal of LYNOUS, a Dallas-based talent manage¬ment firm focused on executive search, interim staffing, coaching and custom¬ized employee training exclusively within the real estate industry. She is also a contributing editor of the the network.

ME

4 pm

4 pm

4 pm

Mandy Edwards has been appointed global Chief Information Officer at CBRE

4 pm

Aaron Duncan was promoted to Principal at MESA Design Group

Trademark Property named Daniel Goldware as Vice President of Leasing

Greg Cannon joined Colliers International North Texas as an Executive Vice President in its industrial division

Allen Gump, SIOR, CCIM, of Colliers International North Texas, was named 2014 national vice president of SIOR ®

Ginny Goldsmith joined Cobalt as a Senior Property Manager

Karen Pierre joined AXIOMetrics Inc. as a Regional Director

Rebecca Hanna joined Caddis Partners as a Leasing Associate

Pam Baker joined Cushman & Wakefield as General Manager

Kellie Davidson joined Stillwater National Bank as a Senior Vice President

David Dow joins Parmenter Realty Partners as a Junior Real Estate Analyst

Healthcare Management of America welcomed Holli Biggerstaff as Assistant Property Manager, Mark Brown as Chief Engineer, Christie Clenney as Senior Property Manager and Carol Borchardt (not pictured) as Assistant Property Manager

4 pm

4 pm

Register today

2 pm

4 pm

www.LYNOUS.com 214.387.9595

Come Join Shaw Usas the CFO Come Join Us Schedule Winter Training

John Stone joined Jackson

Dallas, Texas

Seats are Limited Register Now

Winter Training Schedule *TREC MCE Approved #9907 Seats are Limited Register Now *TREC MCE Approved #9907

DATE

TE

er 4, 2013

r 10, 2013

17, 2014

21, 2014

WORKSHOP December 4, 2013

WORKSHOP LEARNING Lease Expenses & INVESTMENT

LEARNING INVESTMENT

TIME

$295

9 am – 4 pm

TIME

06‐00‐114‐24929* CAM Reconciliations $295 Lease Expenses & 9 am$495 – 4 pm Cash Flow06‐00‐114‐24929* Analysis CAM Reconciliations December 10, 2013 06‐00‐124‐24927* Excel $495 Cash Flow Analysis 9 am $90 – 4 pm TREC Legal Update 06‐00‐124‐24927* January 17,Excel 2014 03‐03‐123‐23555 & 56* &Ethics $90 TREC Legal Update 9 am$495 – 4 pm ARGUS 03‐03‐123‐23555 & 56* January 21, 2014 &Ethics 06‐00‐124‐24927* Cash Flow Analysis

ARGUS

$495

Lease Expenses & 06‐00‐124‐24927*

Cash 23, Flow Analysis January 2014 CAM Reconciliations

23, 2014

$295 Lease Expenses & Cash Flow Analysis 06‐00‐114‐24929* February 6, 2014 CAM Reconciliations Excel

y 6, 2014

February 13, 2014 Excel

$495 Cash Flow Analysis Lease Abstract 06‐00‐124‐24927* & Analysis $245 Lease Abstract Lease Expenses & CAM Reconciliations

13, 2014

February 2014 &28, Analysis

28, 2014

Lease Expenses & CAM Reconciliations

$295

06‐00‐114‐24929*

9 am$295 – 4 pm

06‐00‐114‐24929*

9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm

Paula Beasley and Robert McTaggart partnered to $495 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 06‐00‐124‐24927* form McTaggart & Beasley, PLLC $245 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 12 pm

Register today

$295 906‐00‐114‐24929* am – 12 pm

Register todaywww.LYNOUS.com 9 am – 4 pm 214.387.9595

9 am – 4 pm

www.LYNOUS.com 214.387.9595

d i v er s i n s

Submit announcements to editor@crestpublicationsgroup.com Dallas, Texas

Dallas, Texas

A Nguyen Nguyen (x 4) Situation Nguyen (pronounced ‘win’) is the most common surname in Viet Nam. It also seems (from this school yearbook photo) to be the most common surname at Presentation (an all-girls Catholic) High School in San Jose, CA. "We know what you're thinking, and no, we're not related," read their shared senior quote.

Two of the Nguyens are really twin sisters. Can you guess who they are? Answer below.

Answer: Angela and Madeline are Tnguyens (Say it…)

56

the network | dec2013

MARCELA ABADI RHOADS

in the workplace

marhoads@abadiaccess.com Marcela Abadi Rhoads, AIA RAS, the owner of Abadi Accessibility, is an expert on ADA design and construction standards and the author of“The ADA Companion Guide”. She is one of only 500 Registered Accessibility Specialists in the United States.

Applying the ADA:

I don’t care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as member. – Groucho Marx

F

How the ADA guidelines are implemented in commercial buildings

or over twenty years, commercial building owners have had to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Architects, builders and managers are aware that there are rules and regulations that they must adhere to in order to not get “in trouble” with the law. In Texas, the law is regulated by the Department of Licensing and Regulations, and if you are not following the rules you could get hefty fines.

In the federal realm, the Department of Justice becomes the “ADA Police” and can get involved with regulating if there are complaints against a building owner that it may not be following the guidelines. Unfortunately the only way a building owner typically knows that it is not compliant with the design guidelines is if there is a complaint and it goes through litigation. So building owners and managers have a bad taste in their mouths when it comes to the ADA or other accessibility regulations, such that making their buildings accessible becomes more of a burden than what it truly is - a civil right to make their buildings available to the disabled community.

Before the ADA became law (in 1990), the disabled community was relegated to their respective homes and to institutions. They were unable to move around independently, get jobs or enjoy their surroundings. There was no accessible parking, no accessible transportation and there were barriers to contend with that impeded their usage of the space.

The ADA opened doors for the disabled community and gave those individuals the opportunity to be part of the mainstream society. In essence, the ADA is not a set of rules to follow or regulations to be feared; it is a set of guidelines, suggestions and standards that a building owner should “apply”.

Applying the ADA to buildings is not as difficult as you might think. A specialist needs to consider the space you are in and how a person with a disability might use it. Below are some ways to apply the ADA to real life situations:

1. For wheelchair users

• A wheelchair requires a floor dimensions of 30” x 48”. While it is moving, a wheelchair will require at least 36” of width through door openings.

• People using wheelchairs can easily use them along shallow slopes. If the slope gets steep, handrails must be provided on both sides to allow them

to use it in either direction.

• If there is any action that a person must take (e.g., open a door, get out of a car, drink at a water fountain), the floor should not have a slope that exceeds 2%.

• People using wheelchairs have to be able to maneuver in and out of doors. If they are approaching a door on a pull side, they require at least 18” next to the strike side of the door in order to reach the door handle. In addition disabled people may not have fully functioning hands, so doors should have hardware that is easy to open, such as levers.

• A wheelchair cannot roll over any object along its path that is higher than 1/4” (or 1/2” with a bevel). If there is a curb, a step, or even a bump along their circulation path, a ramp may be necessary to afford the ability to make the level change. An elevator or wheelchair is needed if a ramp doesn’t fit the space.

• A person using a wheelchair to drink water at a fountain, or wash his/her hands, or fill out forms needs counters that have a forward approach and a 27” high knee space. There should also be at least 17” of depth so they can get all the way under the counter to use it properly.

• A person who uses a wheelchair is lower than those who are standing; the items they have to reach should also be lower. Paper towels, buttons, card swipes, etc. should be no higher than 48”.

• If there is parking and restrooms in a building, facilities that allow wheelchair users to use them independently should be provided.

2. For the visually impaired

• Visually impaired or blind people that use a white cane to find their way are taught to use the wall to keep on a path. If there are objects mounted on the wall (e.g., fountains, telephones, paper towel dis-

pensers) that are higher than 27” from the floor, the cane will not detect them. A person who is blind might run into the object and be injured. Keep in mind this when mounting objects on walls.

• There are many rules including using Braille on signs so that the blind (or individuals with poor vision) can determine where they are and what room they are entering. Remember that signs should be mounted without obstacles in front of them and at a height which will be accessible to most individuals.

• A grand stair is a beautiful addition to a lobby, but a permanent object or a rail to stop a visually impaired person from walking into the open stair should be included in the design

3. For the hearing impaired

• Visual signals must be provided to alert a deaf person of a possible emergency. These should be located in areas like restrooms, hallways or walk in storage closets where a deaf worker might inadvertently close the door behind them.

Applying the ADA helps to remove barriers for the disabled community. Removing barriers in order to allow disabled patrons to use your space, work in your space or visit your space is not only the right thing to do, it will enhance the experience for everyone. Barriers for wheelchair users can also be barriers to moms with baby carriages, or business people with rolling brief cases. Barriers for blind people could also be barriers for distracted individuals who are texting and walking. Barriers for the deaf could also be barriers for people who are using headphones or just not paying attention. They are guidelines that are useful and helpful for everyone who will use the building. By removing architectural barriers, we slowly remove cultural barriers and eventually a person with a disability will be just another person in our building that we welcome and we embrace. n dec2013 | the net work

57

herstory Rose-Mary Rumbley

rosetalksdallas@aol.com Rose-Mary Rumbley has written three books about her native city – Dallas. She has also written “WHAT! NO CHILI!” and a book about the 300th anniversary of the invention of the piano. She has appeared on the stage at the Dallas Summer Musicals and at Casa Mañana and was head of the drama department at Dallas Baptist University for 12 years. Today she is on the speaking circuit and teaches drama classes at Providence Christian School. Her loving views of Texas history appear in every issue of the network..

Scan with pulseM or any scanner to give us your feedback.

The

Cornerstone

www.pulseM.me

A View From Texas

T

he cornerstone (or foundation stone) concept comes from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to it, thus determining the position of the entire structure..

As time went on, there were ceremonies held when the cornerstone was laid, thereby honoring the architect, the builder, and any others that were responsible for the building. Inscriptions were etched into the stone telling the story of the structure and recording a valuable history of the area.

old building fell in the presence of quite an audience. The cornerstone was opened, and there was the horned toad STILL ALIVE! He was named Old Rip, and he traveled as far as Washington, DC, to visit President Calvin Coolidge.

When Old Rip died several years later, he was embalmed and placed in a tiny velvet-lined casket, and today he is on view 24/7 on the north side of the courthouse in Eastland. People pass by him as they do Lenin, Stalin, and Ho Chi Minh. Pretty ridiculous, I would say, but very Texas.

Now, let’s travel south to Columbus, Texas in Colorado Country, the oldest surveyed Anglo-American city in our state. There is an opera house with a corner stone dated 1886, saying “R. E. Stafford, ranch-

O ld

R ip

How about a post office cornerstone? In 1939, a new post ofFarley, fice was built James Postmaster General in Arlington, (1933 - 1940) Texas.

The corner stone recognizes the postmaster general at the time, James A Farley, and it also mentions the fact that the building was built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a Roosevelt creation providing jobs for those in need - in this case, hungry builders and starving artists.

Otis Dozier painted the art deco murals. Today, the building - 200 Main Street in downtown Arlington

Eastland County Courthouse There are some great stories told about various cornerstones of Texas, and I’ll tell you five of them, beginning with the ridiculous and going to the sublime.

We first go to the oil boomtown of Eastland in Eastland County, where the cornerstone of the courthouse was laid in 1897. Everyday items were placed inside- - a few coins, a bible, a newspaper, and a bottle of whiskey. The mayor asked if there was anything else that should be included. Mr. E. E. Woods brought forth a horned toad and placed the poor little creature in the cornerstone. Where were the animal protection activists?

Thirty-one years later, in1928, the county officials decided the county needed a new courthouse. The 58

the network | dec2013

Bonnie View TX Welcome Sign

Stafford Opera House er’. Mr. Stafford built a hotel next door to the opera house, and he had a special room on the second floor of designed so that he could lie in bed and see the show on stage at the opera house. What more would a cattle driver want? Appearing on stage was Lillian Russell and the mysterious Houdini. The hotel and the Stafford Opera House still stand proudly today in Columbus.

One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I’ll never know. Groucho Marx

Arlington Post Office - houses the Worthington National Bank. It has been beautifully restored and the Dozier murals still grace the walls.

Down in Refugio County, the cornerstone of the schoolhouse is one of the few things left in the town. There is a sign that reads ‘ Good Ole Bonnie View, TX – The Best Little Cotton Picking Town in Texas’, but the sign, the cornerstone, and 25 people are all that’s left. The town survived the boll weevil and the Great Depression, but not the exodus of the 1990’s.

Now, back to Arlington for the sublime. There is a cornerstone on the Arlington Baptist College campus that reads, ‘Jesus Christ Himself Being the Chief Cornerstone’. The stone was originally placed at the First Baptist Church in Fort Worth at Fourth and Throckmorton by J. Frank Norris, the rip roaring fundamentalist, who preached the gospel in the 20s and 30s and eventually closed down the gambling casino, Top of the hill, Arlington, Texas, where today Arlington Baptist College is located. Quite a scene! A blessed cornerstone dedicated to the Lord now rests where hard drinking gamblers used to tread. n

Austin: Motto - ‘Keep Austin Weird’ is the slogan adopted by the Austin Independent Business Alliance to promote small businesses in Austin, Texas. It was inspired by comments made by Red Wassenich in 2000 when giving a pledge to an Austin radio station. He later began printing bumper stickers, and now operates the website keepaustinweird.com and published Keep Austin Weird: A Guide to the Odd Side of Town. (O’Henry called Austin the “City of the Violet Crown” in Tictocq in1894, although Austin has used the name since at least 1891.

Dallas: Motto – ‘Live Large. Think Big.’ describes the essence and vitality of a city built on big dreams, freshly blazed trails and an attitude that all things are possible.

In use since 2204, it is meant to portray a richly diverse city offering a thriving culinary scene, leading arts district, countless luxury accommodations, professional sports, trendy entertainment districts and endless shopping opportunities.

Fort Worth: Motto – ‘Where the West Begins’ came from a treaty that was signed with the Native Americans stating that they were to stay west of a line that was west of the future site of Fort Worth. The area past this line became known as where the west began. An historical marker was erected in 1969 in downtown Fort Worth commemorating this slogan northwest of the courthouse on Belknap.

San Antonio: Motto – ‘Some-

George Washington Cornerstone Laying

thing to Remember’. Remember the Alamo!

(It’s Alamo City, too!) There’s something for everyone here - historical sites, contemporary urban entertainment, museums, theme parks and a real taste of the old West. Of course, the Alamo - the site of an important battle in the Texas Revolution in 1836 where a few hundred dedicated defenders held their ground for thirteen days against the 4000 soldiers of Mexican General Santa Ana. Iconic American figures (Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and William Travis) died defending the Alamo.

Compiled by network sources.

Arlington Baptist College Chapel dec2013 | the net work

59

staycations Mini vacations that are spent enjoying things close to home

d•fw

Celebrating its 125th anniversary with record attendance for the fourth straight year, visitors are recognizing the renaissance that has taken place at Texas’ largest zoological park.

The Zoo recently has notched many notable achievements, including the opening of the award-winning, 11-acre Giants of the Savanna.

The Savanna made international news this year when the Dallas Zoo became the first in the nation to integrate elephants and giraffes in the same habitat.

Other recent additions include the birth of an endangered Texas ocelot, two cheetah cubs that are being raised alongside a black Labrador puppy to teach about wildlife conservation, and two gorillas forming a new bachelor troop. www.dallaszoo.com www.facebook.com/DallasZoo www.twitter.com/DallasZoo www.instagram.com/dallaszoo

Food Tour

Discover some of Dallas’ Best – Kept Secrets Board the Dallas Wine Tours for an entertaining adventure featuring some of the most exceptional wineries in the Great Southwest.

Dallas is home to five award-winning wineries that contribute to a rich tapestry that has developed virtually unnoticed over the last decade or so. Today, wines produced by Dallas – based wineries can be ordered at many of the swankiest restaurants in Texas, and across the country.

Join us for our daily excursions to these hidden gems, where you’ll enjoy multiple wine tastings paired with a varying array of cheeses, appetizers, desserts and other accompaniments.

Dallas Wine Tours are perfect for corporate teambuilding, convention excursions, anniversary and birthday celebrations, bachelorette parties or just a break from the ordinary dinner –and-a- movie night. For pricing, availability/schedules, groups and more information call 817-259-WINE (9463) or visit www.dallaswinetours.com

DALLAS, FROM EVERY ANGLE The GeO-Deck, which features indoor/outdoor viewing, at

Reunion Tower is now open to the public. Powerful telescopes, high-definition cameras and an interactive digital display called the Halo, let guests engage with Dallas in new ways. A new dining experience called Cloud Nine offers a casual lunch experience for GeO-Deck customers during the day before converting to a private event venue each evening.

#1 Food Tour in Dallas - Rated 5-Stars!

The GeO-Deck is open Mon. – Thurs., 10 am-10 pm; Fri., 10 am–11:30 pm; Sat., 9:30 am–11:30 pm, and Sun., 9:30 am–10 pm. Cloud Nine is open daily until 5 pm. Admission is $16/ AD, $14/SR (65+), and $8/CH(4-12). Group pricing is available for 15 or more guests visiting at once. Tickets are available at www.ReunionTower.com.

Scan with pulseM or any Think you've seen it all? The GeO-Deck will change your view forever.

scanner to hear our story and connect with us.

Enjoy amazing food while soaking up Dallas history on our food tasting and cultural walking tours.

Come hungry! You’ll enjoy generous tasting plates from casual local restaurants. Food tastings, tour photos, and 10% Off VIP Card are all included!

Over 20 years of service and experience

services@conciergeconnection.org

www.cciservices.org www.pulseM.me

Or call toll free 888-871-2052 Advance purchase is required; tours often sell out.

Tour highlights and restaurant tastings are subject to change.

60

the network | dec2013

Candace Rozell President, Concierge Connection, Associate Editor, Staycations

Meera Augustine Development Coordinator

Kari Rich Rosewood Court

Mike Hanna Marketing Director

Zina Cunningham Infomart

Kathy Hull Events Coordinator

Imelda Swetnam Call Center Manager

Jennifer Valadez Park Central 789

Joy Helsley Fountain Place

austin

staycations Austin Marathon

February 16, Downtown Austin One of the country’s premier races attracts nearly 20,000 participants from around the world. www.youraustinmarathon.com

Wicked – Season Special

Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you! -- Pericles (430 B.C.)

February 19 - March 9 Bass Concert Hall Based on Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked is the untold musical story of The Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good... before Dorothy dropped in. http://www.wickedaustin.com/

March Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo December 6th Annual Lights of Love 5K and Family Fun Run

December 6, Lake Park at Mueller Enjoy the scenic trail of holiday lights and caroling voices, while walking, jogging or running in Austin’s favorite holiday race. Most of all, celebrate the season of giving by helping families face the burden of childhood illness together (benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas)

John Mayer Live with Phillip Phillips

December 6, Frank Erwin Center The seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician performs and with him is the winner of American Idol.

March 1-16, Travis County Exposition Center Austin goes cowboy as PCRA competitors hit the arena and areastudents exhibit prize livestock. http://www.rodeoaustin.com/

SXSW® Music, Film, and Interactive Conference and Festivals March 7-16, Austin Convention Center, Various Locations

Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays and Austin Urban Music Festival March

28-29, Mike A. Myers Stadium, UT campus

Capitol 10,000

March 30, Congress Avenue to Auditorium Shores

Trail of Lights

December 8-22, Zilker Park The Austin Trail of Lights is part of the Austin experience, lighting up the season with a celebration of community, memories and fun.

With a beautiful array of lights the tree is lit, following a 5k run, which allows the Trail of Lights to be lit and showcased. http://www. austintrailoflights.org/

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

December 17-24, Palmer Events Center Shades of old Austin are reflected at this market with eclectic gift and local entertainment. www.armadillobazaar.com

Austin’s New Year

December 31, Auditorium Shores This alcohol-free, family-friendly event celebrates the diversity and creativity of the city with visual art installations, jugglers, storytellers, fire dancers, and other festive performances. www.austintexas.gov

January Martin Luther King Jr. March and Festival

January 21 Huston-Tillotson University The outdoor festival celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with performances by some of the city's finest jazz, blues and gospel musicians. www.mlkcelebration.com

February Carnaval Brasileiro

February 1, Palmer Events Center Flamboyant costumes, Brazilian samba music, and the uninhibited, spirited atmosphere make Austin’s Carnaval one of the biggest such festivals outside of Brazil. www.sambaparty.com

dec2013 | the network

61

staycations Mini vacations that are spent enjoying things close to home

Whether it’s your first or 100th visit to San Antonio, there’s always something new to see and do in this vibrant city. There’s much in store for visitors this winter and early spring. And, with the SAVE (San Antonio Vacation Experience) program, there are more than 70 deals and discounts on unique San Antonio attractions, hotels and shops to help save up to $1,600 on your visit.

December

Now – December 21 (Fridays and Saturdays, 5 – 9 p.m.)

Morgan’s Wonderland’s “A Wonderland Christmas” “A Wonderland Christmas,” provides special holiday entertainment for the entire family on weekend evenings leading up to Christmas. In addition to the park’s regular attractions, “A Wonderland Christmas” will feature a new twinkling lights-and-music show at Sanctuary Garden, plus Santa Claus visits, carolers, a petting zoo, Christmas decorations galore and other holiday delights.

January 16 – 19 Modeled on the wildly popular Manhattan Cocktail Classic and New Orleans’ Tales of the Cocktail event, San Antonio’s own Cocktail Conference was the first of its kind in Texas. Every year, it brings together top bartenders and cocktail aficionados for four days of educational seminars, guided tastings and cocktail parties. Conference proceeds benefit HeartGift San Antonio and ChildSafe.

Martin Luther King, Jr. March

January 20 This San Antonio event is the nation’s largest MLK Jr. march with more than 200,000 attendees.

February San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

February 6 – 23, Held annually, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is the largest regular season PRCA rodeo and one of the top 3 richest rodeos in North America.

The event offers a family-friendly carnival, family fair, interactive and educational exhibits, a wildlife area, over 650 vendors for shopping, horse and livestock shows, auctions and sales of horses and other livestock, high impact PRCA Rodeo action, and live concert entertainment following each Rodeo performance.

SeaWorld San Antonio’s Christmas Celebration

Now – December 31 (select days) The season meets the sea at SeaWorld San Antonio’s Christmas Celebration.

The park will be transformed into a wintery, watery wonderland where families of all ages can enjoy stunning live shows, sip hot cocoa, stroll through a sea of sparkling lights and even play in real snow.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ Holiday in the Park

Now – January 5 (select days) It’s the most wonderful time of the year as Six Flags Fiesta Texas celebrates Holiday in the Park. Experience the park transformed into a winter wonderland.

Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias

December 6 – 8, 13 – 15 & 20 – 22 Experience the Holiday serenity of the River Walk as you stroll along the lush banks of the San Antonio River guided by more than 6,000 Luminarias.

Warmly glowing candles in sand-filled bags line the walkways while thousands of holiday lights hanging from the trees along the River Walk twinkle above visitors.

March Paella Challenge

March 9, Pearl Brewery Set in the center of the historic Pearl Brewery, this event showcases the quintessential dish of Spain and culinary all-stars from across the country and Mexico. Watch as chefs and high school teams go head-to-head in competition to create the most impressive paella dishes cooked right before your eyes.

Valero Texas Open

March 24 – 30, TPC San Antonio Held at the premiere TPC San Antonio and AT&T Oaks Course, the Valero Texas Open will feature world-class golf with great players and a big purse at stake. This event will also feature live music by legendary Texas artists and Texas cuisine cooked on wide open flames by some of the area’s best cooks.

For more information on San Antonio events and attractions and how to save money on your trip, visit VisitSanAntonio.com.

Celebrate San Antonio!

December 31 – January 1 Ring in the New Year in the heart of downtown San Antonio at Celebrate San Antonio! The event features something for everyone, including music, special entertainment areas for children and families and a spectacular fireworks display that showcases the Tower of the Americas.

62

the network | dec2013

He who asks a question may be a fool for a minute. He who does not ask a question is a fool forever. (Chinese Proverb)

san antonio

January San Antonio Cocktail Conference

destinations Linda Mastaglio

Time Has Come Today

mastaglio@earthlink.net Linda Mastaglio is a writer and the owner of TWI-PR, serving AEC firms, publications and associations nationwide. She is also the editor of Columns Magazine.

What We Can Learn

From Outside the U.S. Box Ajaccio Corsica France URBAN DESIGN This wall, in the city of Ajaccio, on the island of Corsica, France shows how community art can change an urban view. Covering a screened opening in a downtown neighborhood, the street musician draws your attention away from the blight and invites you to enjoy his presence.

Next to him, a still life –a fully different genre— provides a visual differentiation in contrast to the musician.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SIGNAGE Long, thin, creative signage can bring a sense of excitement, in tribute to a small space. Signage throughout the city is sized to fit in odd and surprising shapes. Walking through the city, you come upon signage in doorways, vestibules and many corners and crevices. Not only are the signs sized to accommodate their space, the design of each is carefully crafted to make the best visual impact.

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT This sandwich shop is sandwiched between two streets, wedged into the end of this unusually-shaped building. When space is in short supply, developers take the risk of creative architecture to provide the greatest amount of marketable commercial and retail space.

STEP WAY OUT OF THE BOX And, when in doubt, go all the way!

In this case, a creative soul matches a Pepto-pink car to the building in which they live and work; a clear reference to the free-thinking, art-centric culture of the islanders of Corsica!

di v ersi n s My Aunt Acid

dec2013 | the net work

d iv er si ns

63

destinations • the sky’s the limit

The Bucket List

We’re introducing a new section in this issue to complement our Staycations pages. More people are traveling again and some people are doing it as part of a life ‘bucket list’. A friend of ours set the goal of watching a baseball game in every stadium in the American League; then, when he completed that, he expanded it to the National League. It got us thinking – what if we decided to visit the most exiting skyscrapers in the world. We could visit the city and then visit the building - or, we could go to the building and see everything all at once! (Or we could go around the world and next year go somewhere else - J.)

-- John Adams

A. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress.

10 Exciting Skyscrapers of the World

The (current) tallest building in the world was featured as our Amazing Building in our September issue. It reaches 2,722 ft in height. The skyscraper houses offices, as well as 900 apartments. The design of Burj Khalifa incorporates the elements of Islamic architecture. The Armani Hotel is also located here and offers luxurious suites with the amazing views.

a

B. Empire State Building, New York, USA The legendary skyscraper built in 1931 definitely defines the Big Apple’s skyline. The iconic building has been celebrated by Jay-Z, climbed by King Kong and has served as American symbol for decades.

c. Bank of China Tower, Hong Kong, China Built in 1990, it was the tallest building outside of the US at the time. Initially controversial, it was criticized for breaking feng shui flow with its sharp corners, (being unfortunate for its neighbors). Today it offers an amazing observation deck and is part of the Symphony of Light show.

d. Kingdom Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The city’s restriction – that only 30 floors can be usable in a building - doesn’t restrict the building’s height. The hole at the top of Kingdom Centre assures that no more than 30 floors are used. The Four Seasons hotel, as well as the shopping mall, bank and mosque exclusively for women are housed in the building, and the mosque is on the 77th floor.

e. Bitexco Financial Tower, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Built in 2010, the skyscraper represents the lotus – the Vietnamese national flower (which has religious and cultural meaning). The observation deck, which juts out from the building for 22 meters, is a distinct and exciting feature.

f. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore The three towers are a monument to an urban lifestyle - a resort, hotel, casino, museum, theaters, shopping mall, and restaurants. It can accommodate 45 000 people at once, and its famous infinity pool offers the greatest panoramic view for swimmers anywhere.

g. The Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The tallest twin building in the world soars to 1,483 ft. While an oil company occupies one of the buildings, the second is more diverse – an impressive shopping center, observation deck, and nearby park provide a beautiful panorama, and lots to do.

H. One World Trade Center, New York, USA The controversial building was finished earlier this year, with the innovative security systems installed.

It is a memorial and a statement, being 1,776 ft. tall (1776 being the year the Declaration of Independence was signed). (see the network Sept 2012)

I. The Shard, London, England An 87-story skyscraper in the capital of Great Britain stands out among the historic monuments of Westminster Palace and St. Paul’s Cathedral. It has the highest observatory deck in London and an awesome panoramic view.

J. Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai, China With offices, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and observation decks to the amazing Pudong view, this 1,614 ft tall building with an unusual design reduces the wind pressure and is a tribute to the Chinese mythology. (See Amazing Buildings, page 22)

64

the network | dec2013

Compiled by network sources.

b

c e d

i

h

f g

j

diversi ns

dec2013 | the network

65

dallas

in the network austin

san antonio fort worth

WINTER SOLSTACE December 21

PRESIDENTS’ DAY February 17

December

TEXAS INDEPENDANCE DAY March 2

TBD BOMA San Antonio • Holiday Luncheon TBD AIA Fort Worth • Holliday Party 3 AI North Texas • Holiday Party & Installation of 2014 Officers and Directors 3-6 IIDA • EDSPACES – San Antonio 4 AIA Fort Worth • Pau Hana 5 AIA Dallas • Holiday Party and Chapter Awards 5 BOMA Fort Worth • Holiday Party 5 ASID • Holiday Party Fort Worth Design Community 5 IIDA • Winterfest and Holiday Party 7 TEXO • Awards Dinner and Holiday Reception 5 USGBC Holiday Event 5 NTAFE • Christmas Charity Party 10 CREW San Antonio • Luncheon 10 IREM Austin • Holiday Party 10 ASID Luncheon – Dallas 11 IREM Fort Worth • Holiday Luncheon 12 IREM San Antonio • Holiday Party 12 AGC San Antonio • Holiday Open House 12 BOMA Austin • Holiday Luncheon 12 IIDA • Jingle Bell Wine Walk 12 CREW Fort Worth • Holiday Party 12 NAWIC Dallas and Forth Worth • Holiday Event 12 WE• EnviroMixer 13 CREW Dallas • Holiday Awards Luncheon 13 IIDA • Holiday Party Revolution Redesign 16-18 AEE • Clean Air Through Energy Efficiency Conference – San Antonio 19 IREM Dallas • Community Outreach Friends of IREM

ST. PATRICK’S DAY March 17

January

TBD AIA Fort Worth • Awards Banquet 7 BOMA Fort Worth • Monthly Luncheon 13 AGC San Antonio • Installation Luncheon 14 CREW San Antonio • Luncheon 16 TAID • Chili Cook Off 16 NAWIC Fort Worth • Business Meeting 20 NAWIC Dallas • Dinner Meeting 25 BOMA Dallas TOBY & Lone Star Awards Dinner 22-25 IAVM • Performing Arts Managers Conference in Kansas City, MO

February

3-6 BOMA • Winter Business Meeting and Conference – Washington D.C. 11 CREW San Antonio • Luncheon 12 BOMA Fort Worth • Monthly Luncheon 17 NAWIC Dallas • Dinner Meeting 20 NAWIC Fort Worth • Business Meeting 22 – 27 IAVM •Academy For Venue Safety - Dallas

March

1 IIDA • Legislation Day 1-7 NAWIC Fort Worth• WIC Week 4 BOMA Fort Worth • Monthly Luncheon 4-5 IAVM • Severe Weather Planning and Preparedness – Norman, OK 5 IIDA TAID • Capitol Day 17 NAWIC Dallas • Dinner Meeting 20 IIDA • Dress For Success Project Tour 20 NAWIC Fort Worth • Business Meeting 25 AIA Fort Worth • City Proclamation of April as Architecture Month 27 - 29 BOMA Forth Worth Hosts Southwest Regional Conference

Entries are the best information available at press time. Check the website of the organization in advance for changes and up-to-date information.

If your commercial real estate organization is not included and would like to be, please write to editor@crestnetwork.com. (See page 6 for association websites.)

At press time, only a few of our affiliate groups had posted their schedules for 2014, so please go to their websites (all listed on the masthead page) to get to the most up-to-date information.

66

the network | dec2013

crest

EXPO

Will be co-located with Metrocon14 August 14-15, 2014 • Stay Tuned!

the links directory Accessibility

Executive Search, Interim Placements & Training

Exterior Wall Consulting

• 682.224.5855 68

the network | DEC2013

di vers i n s

Business Development

Fountains

Paving

Janitorial - services, supplies, systems

Paving

At Reliable Paving we dig in and get the job done.

We specialize in commercial projects, churches, schools, hospitals, shopping centers, multifamily, and office buildings. Call 817-467-0779 or 1-800-582-3026 for your free estimate.

1903 North Peyco Dr. Arlington, TX 76010 Phone: 817-467-0779 Fax: 817-467-9148

www.reliablepaving.com

div ers i ns

Windows

High-rise Window Cleaning Specialists

• Roof anchor inspections • Stain and scratch removal • Pressure cleaning • Municipalities, government, schools Universities, medical facilities • Multiple property discounts • BOMA member since 1984 operations@citywidebuildingservices.com Woman Owned & Minority Certified • Owners: Mary Anne & Linda Amodeo $10 million liability insurance/workers comp References include 40+ property management companies

DEC2013 | the net work

69

contest

5

8 4

3

1

9

6

2

It’s only money – but if you don’t have the right kind, it doesn’t work. Match the country with the currency and then locate it on one of the maps you see. We’ve made it a bit easier for you by telling you the continent. Send your entry (by email to editor@ crestnetwork.com or fax to 817.924.7116) by the end of the day on December 20, 2013 and you could win one of the prizes shown on page 42 or another valuable prize. At least one winner from each of our markets (Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin and Atlanta) will be chosen.

AFRICA

Rand ____ Swaziland Kwacha ____ Morocco Franc ____ Mozambique Kwanza ____ Angola Pula ____ Ghana Cedi ____ South Africa Birr ____ Ethiopia Dirham ____ Djibouti Metical ____ Botswana Lilangeni ____ Zambia

10

AFRICA

11 15 12

EUROPE

17

EUROPE

ASIA

16 13

14

Dinar ____ Ukraine Forint ____ Serbia Kuna ____ Romania Croatia Koruna ____ Czech Republic Leu ____ Hungary Hryvnia ____ Croatia

Rupee ____ Russia Baht ____ Bangladesh Dong ____ Viet Nam Taka ____ United Arab Emirates Renminbi ____ Nepal Tugrik ____ Mongolia Rial ____ China Dirham ____ Thailand Ruple ____ Yemen

7

18 19 25 20 ASIA

21

22

24

23