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Green to the Max! Stefano Boeri’s plan to reduce pollution in China.

The 2017 NCTCOG CLIDE Awards The prestigious biennial awards honor development and planning.

The Sterling Prize Finalists The Royal Institute of British Architects names contenders for this year’s honor.

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BOMA’s 2017 (The) Outstanding Building of the Year award winners.

The Three Biggest Landscaping Trends for 2018 Terracare’s Mark Slicker and Kim SolCruz look at environmentally friendly practices.

The Skyscrapers of Abu Dhabi A pictorial of the tall buildings in the capital city of the UAE.

The Most Significant Building - 2016 The British Architects (RIBA) award a prize for the best global project.

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Janie’s Got a Gun Attorney Christian Torgrimson explores Open Carry and Premises Liability in Texas.

Start Planning the Sale of Your Business Today Contributor Roxana Tofan offers sound advice about when and how to do it.

Hawai’i Titanium Rings Individualize your most important piece of jewelry.

36 Amazing Buildings – Framing Dubai Contributing Editor Angela O’Byrne examines a new giant structure which showcases the city’s skyline.

Herstory – Rambling Down the Highways Contributing Editor Rose-Mary Rumbley looks at the some of the great highways of America.

The History Page James Hoban – Architect of the White House; and The Pork and Beans War.

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Artchitecture – Prince of Surrealism Rafal Olbinski’s visual puzzles add an uncommon poetic emotion to his uniquely expressive surrealism.

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“There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 4 ways out of this airplane.”

(on landing) “Please be sure to take all of your belongings. If you’re going to leave anything, please make sure it’s something we’d like to have.”

“Thank you for flying _____. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride.” (on landing, as the engines are put into reverse) “Whoa, big fella.

Whoa!” (after a particularly rough landing during a thunderstorm) “Please take care when opening the overhead compartments because, after a landing like that, sure as hell everything has shifted.”

“Welcome aboard ____Airways Flight ___ from ___ to _____. To operate your seat belt, insert the metal tab into the buckle and pull tight. It works just like every other seat belt; and, if you don’t know how to operate one, you probably shouldn’t be out in public unsupervised.”

“In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, masks will descend from the compartment above your seat. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and pull it over your face. If you have a small child traveling with you, secure your mask before assisting with theirs. If you are traveling with more than one small child…pick your favorite.”

“The temperature at our destination is 50 degrees with some broken clouds, but we’ll try to have them fixed before we arrive. Thank you – and remember, nobody loves you, or your money, more than _____ Airlines.”

Please place the bag over your own mouth and nose before assisting children… or other adults acting like children.”

“As you exit the plane, make sure to gather all of your belongings. Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight attendants. Please do not leave children or spouses.”

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“ _______ Airlines is pleased to have some of the best flight attendants in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on this

(after a very hard landing) “That was quite a bump, and I know what y’all are thinking. I’m here to tell you that it wasn’t the airline’s fault; it wasn’t the pilot’s fault; it was the flight attendants’’ fault. It was the asphalt.” (also after a very hard landing) “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to __________ Airlines. Please remain in your seats with your seat belts fastened while the Captain taxis what’s left of our airplane to the gate.” (also, a less that perfect landing) “We ask that you please remain seated while Captain Kangaroo bounces us to the terminal.” (and another) “Ladies and gentlemen, please remain in your seats until Captain Crash and the crew have brought the aircraft to a screeching halt against the gate. Then, once the tire smoke has cleared and the warning bells are silenced, we’ll open the door and you can pick your way through the wreckage to the terminal.”

“We’d like to thank you folks for flying with us today, and the next time you get the insane urge to go blasting through the skies in a pressurized metal tube, we hope you’ll think of ____ Airlines.” (and, last but not least, after reaching a comfortable cruising altitude) “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking.

Welcome to flight 29_, nonstop from ____ to _____. The weather ahead is good and, therefore, we should have a smooth and uneventful flight. Now sit back and relax…OH, MY GOD!” (after a few minutes of silence) “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain again. I am so sorry if I scared you earlier. While I was talking, the flight attendant brought me a cup of coffee and accidentally spilled the hot coffee in my lap. You should see the front of my pants!”

“Your seat cushion can be used as flotation devices. In the event of an emergency water landing, please paddle to shore and take them with our compliments.”

(and a passenger in coach said) “That’s nothing. He should see the back of mine!

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Green to the Max!

talian architect Stefano Boeri has unveiled plans for a city in the north central area of China, featuring towers completely covered in trees and plants to combat air pollution.

Following Boeri’s past trials of “vertical forests” in Milan and in Lausanne (see the network – June, 2016), the masterplan forms part the architect’s Forest City concept, which will see cities made up of plant-covered skyscrapers rolled out across China’s urban areas as a way to offset urban pollution.

The architect’s studio (Stefano Boeri Architetti) has also proposed a similar design for city in Shijiazhuang, while its pair of plant-covered skyscrapers recently broke ground in the center of Nanjing.

Each scheme provides sustainable high-density housing and office space packed heavily with greenery, as a way to depollute the surrounding environment by filtering dust particles from the air and absorbing carbon dioxide.

Liuzhou will provide homes for 30,000 across a variety of residential areas, and include commercial and recreational spaces, two schools and a hospital. The architect estimates that the greenery will absorb nearly 10,000 tons of CO2 and 57 tons of pollutants per year, while also produce approximately 900 tons of oxygen. The complex will also be sustainable. It will use a geothermal source for air-conditioning and solar roof panels to collect renewable energy, while a fast rail line will be used by electric cars. This, combined with its smogeating walls, will make the city a world’s first according to the architects.

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The Liuzhou Forest City will feature nearly 40,000 trees and almost one million plants, comprising 100 different species. The greenery is designed to trail over balconies and the roofs of a series of skyscrapers spanning about two thirds of a square mile along the Liujiang river, in the mountainous area of Guangxi.

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chmidt Hammer Lassen Architects was awarded first prize in an international competition to design the Student Centre & Library for the Wenzhou-Kean University in Wenzhou, China. Set on 500 acres in a rural mountainous region, the university will provide learning and living space for 8,500 students.

Established in 2006, the Wenzhou-Kean University is cooperatively run by Wenzhou University and Kean University in New Jersey. The university aims to merge Chinese and American teaching methodologies in practice from a global context.

Set against a beautiful backdrop of mountains, the exterior of the Student Centre & Library appears as four rectangular shapes placed on top of one another.

The building is wrapped in semi-transparent glass covered in an abstract fritted pattern. The facade is inspired by Wenzhou’s mountainous terrain, and vernacular bamboo construction common in the city’s historical architecture. Accessible from all sides, the activity center will provide spaces for a cafe, theatre, dance and music studios, exhibition space, sports and games, and spaces for informal meeting and gathering.

Stairs and bridges in the atrium connects the upper levels, where a grand “book stack” in the light-filled atrium leads up to the library and study spaces on the third to ninth floor. The library will house 30,000 books, a 300 seat lecture hall, and various space for study and research.

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MARY MARGARET RICE Mary Margaret Rice, a student at The University of Texas at Austin, is a marketing intern for the Texas Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council

he North Texas Sustainable Showcase on Integrative Design took place at the Plano Event Center on July 13th. The all-day showcase brought together local architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and other professionals to discuss the integrative design process, led by keynote speaker Bill Reed. Reed is an internationally recognized professional in the sustainability industry working at two firms, the Integrative Design Collaborative and Regenesis Group, Inc. His work centers on creating a framework for an integrative, whole-systems design process.

Reed captivated the room through a presentation that mixed short lectures and collaborative breakout sessions. He focused on the importance of a holistic design process stating that projects and buildings should be built with the whole environment in mind. He emphasized how a space impacts not only the physical environment but also how the inhabitants feel. For example, crammed office buildings result in less productive workers.

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The audience agreed and advocated for spaces that fit every need including mental health, physical health, societal health, and creativity. The audience concluded that constricting workspaces such as cubicles decrease productivity. Instead, occupants thrive in buildings that include a variety of types of spaces (e.g., exercise rooms, relaxation areas, innovation or community building). In addition, buildings should take into consideration the environmental ramifications of building and how a project can contribute to sustainability. Overall, buildings should have a positive influence on the whole community.

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Reed described his experience in the building industry and how to properly manage projects through mapping relationships. He maps relationships through a Design Integration Process Map to create transparency and increase productivity. When managing projects, he believes in periodically meeting with the entire team at “Integrative Meetings” to ensure unity and clarity.

His management philosophy is based on these levels of thinking: • Belief, Philosophy, Principles • Concepts, Strategies, Design • Build, Audit, Evaluate

Reed explained that many of his clients were unable to answer a simple question: “Why are you building this?” Often professionals skip straight to stage two and the design aspect before finalizing the beliefs, philosophy, and principles of a project; however, the foundational purpose needs to be sound for a project to succeed. Attendees responded positively to the speaker’s concepts and management style.

In the breakout sessions, they discussed the major stigma attached to green building costs. Clients often think that green buildings are too expensive or too much of a risk.

“Better buildings for less money doesn’t compute in our society,” said Reed. However, today green buildings do, in fact, save money. A simple change in paint color, for example, can drastically affect the cost of HVAC systems. One of Reed’s projects showed a 25% cost reduction by changing the paint by 10%. The audience agreed that clients are hesitant to leave behind old design practices because they are unaware of new advancements in sustainability. It is up to the industry professionals to educate clients and to strive for new practices.

“The buck stops with us,” said Reed.

Overall, the message of Sustainable Showcase was that every design project needs a true purpose. Too often projects suffer due to a lack of focus, purpose, and commitment.

“We have to step up our game,” according to Reed, who charmed his audience with a genuine and conversational approach and spent the day working with every table. (pic 3) The room was filled with energy. He challenged the audience to participate and think outside the box. Morale was high and the message was well received. All in all, the 2017 Sustainable Showcase was a step forward in improving the design industry of North Texas and beyond.

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n angled 133-foot tower wrapped in red concrete panels and glazing contains the entrance to this World War II Museum, which is mostly housed beneath the surface of a public plaza in the Polish city of Gdansk next to a canal in a district that was destroyed during fighting in 1945. The tower contains a library, lecture halls and a restaurant with a viewpoint looking out across the city skyline.

Three of its four trapezoidal facades are clad in terracotta-red panels, while the fourth side and kinked roof are filled in with glazing that allows natural light to flood into the interior. “This simple sculptural form, devoid of literal meaning, evokes various associations,” said the architects.

“It has already been likened to a bastion, a barrier, a crumbling house or a bunker, and when illuminated at night, it resembles a burning candle.”

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onceived at a time of global uncertainty, MahaNakhon reflects the ambition and excitement of one of the world’s most dynamic cities. It is a luxury mixed-use skyscraper located in the central business district of Bangkok, Thailand (which opened in late August 2016). It is the tallest building in Thailand at 1,031 feet, and features 77 floors of hotel, retail and residences. (The 200 units of The RitzCarlton Residences inside the building are priced between $1,100,000 and $17,000,000 in US dollars).

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With its distinctive sculptured appearance, MahaNakhon has been carefully carved to introduce a three-dimensional ribbon of architectural "pixels" that circle the tower‚ full height, as if excavating portions of the elegant glass curtain wall to reveal the inner life of the building while generating a set of very special features, well-suited to the tropical climate of Bangkok. An arresting profile on the skyline, the structure melds with the city as it moves vertically between ground and sky, the base dissolving into the city scape, engaging metaphorically and literally with the street life for which Bangkok is so famous.

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Texas Recycling Summit

“Coffee, Craft & Community…A New Era for Starbucks”- at Northwood Country Club in Dallas featured speakers Traci York, VP of Operations at Starbucks, and Kim Williams, VP of Store Development Central Division.

Golf Classic Through its philanthropic arm, CREW in the Community, the chapter held its Volunteers of America® Texas Shootout in April in conjunction with the 31st Golf Classic LPGA Pro-Am Tournament at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving.

The tournament was a huge success as 135 golfers joined CREW Dallas and LPGA pros for a day that included a helicopter ball drop on the driving range led by Belén Mozo, and a 19th hole celebration in the evening. This is the first year of CREW Dallas’s partnership with the LPGA.

Traci York, Starbucks; Shelley Anderson, Starbucks; Kim Williams, Starbucks; Kmeal Winters, CREW Dallas

This year’s grant will help provide healthcare, shelter for victims of violence, housing for the homeless, educational opportunities for low-income children and their mothers, among other programs through the Dallas Women’s Foundation, UT Southwestern Medical Center and CREW Foundation. Since 1985, CREW in the Community has donated more than $3.5 million to benefit women and children in need throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The North Texas Corporate Recycling Association hosted an Environmental Leadership Forum at CROSSMARK corporate facilities on June 22. The program focused on the sustainable operations and partnership of CROSSMARK and Sodexo.

Danny Hobson, CROSSMARK Director of Corporate Facilities, shared CROSSMARK’s sustainability initiatives, including electronic media boards to educate staff with sustainability tips, reuse of lake water for site irrigation, printer station consolidation, LED lighting, single stream and organics recycling.

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Engaged attendees from Texas and beyond learning from recycling professionals during keynote presentations at the 2016 Texas Recycling Summit.

Attendees and exhibitors making business connections and collaborating in an energetic and jam-packed exhibit hall during the 2016 Texas Recycling Summit.

Cincha Kostman, Hudson Peters Commercial; Kathleen Treat, EBI Consulting; Sara Terry, Stream Realty Partners

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This year’s conference will take place in Austin, which is home to killer BBQ, live music, hiking trails, and the Universal Recycling Ordinance. Attendees will have a chance to hear keynote presentations from The Recycling Partnership and will hear one of the first presentations on the Study on the Economic Impacts of Recycling in Texas. Go to www.recyclingstar.org/summit to learn more and to register.

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2017 Awards Luncheon celebrating the winners of outstanding recycling and sustainability efforts in North Texas Friday, September 15, 2017 The Dallas Arboretum.

October 12th

The 21st Recyclers Golf Tournament benefitting NTCRA and STAR at Tierra Verde Golf Club, Arlington, TX; a certified Audubon Signature Sanctuary. Registration is available at http://ntcra.org/event/21st-annualrecyclers-golf-tournament/

For tickets and information please contact info@NTCRA.org

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The State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase recycling rates in Texas, for Texas. Summit is our opportunity to bring together professionals from the waste and recycling industry to learn, collaborate, meet new people, share successes, and support waste minimization efforts in Texas. This is the only state conference dedicated entirely to the recycling and sustainability fields, providing attendees the unique opportunity to meet and connect with prospective clients and partners working to further recycling in Texas.

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olish-American architect Daniel Libeskind’s firm was selected to create a 500-feet-high tower covered in trees and plants in the heart of business district of Toulouse, France. The project - Occitanie Tower - was revealed at MIPIM, an annual international real estate event in Cannes in March. The garden tower is expected to become the first skyscraper in the city, with a proposed height of 40 stories. It will include 120 apartments, a Hilton Hotel, commercial space for shops and a restaurant with panoramic views. It will also contain 118,000 square feet of office space and have views of the Pyrenees, about 60 miles away. Construction is slated for 2018, to be completed by 2022.

Recent projects from Studio Libeskind include a cosmology (the science of the origin and development of the universe) center for Durham University, England, completed in March 2017 (pictured below). Look for more on this incredibly creative New York-based firm in our December issue.

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YOU NEED TO KNOW

The consensus after the election is that 100% of Americans think 50% of Americans have lost their minds.

The Internet vs. The Web

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any people use the terms Internet and Web (a/k/a the World Wide Web) interchangeably. The two terms are related but they are not synonymous.

The Internet is a massive network of millions (if not billions) of computers and other connected devices - a networking infrastructure in which any device can communicate (via cables

and wireless signals) with any other device as long as they are both connected to the Internet. (For example, mainframes, desktop computers, smartphones, smart home gadgets, personal tablets, laptops, etc.)

Information travels over the Internet via a variety of languages known as protocols and there are all kinds of networks of all kinds of sizes. You may have a computer network at your work, at your school or even one at your house. Some networks are connected to each other in configurations called local area networks (LANs) or regional networks. Your cell phone is on a network that is part of the Internet, as are many of your other electronic devices. And these separate networks -- added together -are what constitute the Internet. Even satellites are connected to the Internet.

The World Wide Web, on the other hand, is the system by which we access the Internet. It isn’t the

only system, but it’s the most widely used. (E-mail and instant messaging are ways in which we access the Internet without using the Web.) We generally access the Web through browsers, (e.g., Internet Explorer, Safari, Mozilla Firefox). By using browsers like these, we visit various Web sites and view online content.

The Internet is composed of the machines, hardware and data; and the World Wide Web is what brings this technology to life - all the webpages we can view when you go online on the internet using your hardware device. The Web Is the information on the Internet. One analogy equates the net to a restaurant and the web to the most popular dish on the menu.

The internet was born in the 1960s under the name

ARPAnet as an experiment in how the U.S. military could maintain communications in the case of a possible nuclear strike. Over time, it became a civilian experiment, connecting university mainframe computers for academic purposes. As personal computers became mainstream in the 1980s and 1990s, the Internet grew exponentially as more users plugged their computers into the massive network. Today, the Internet has grown into a public spider web of billions of personal, government, educational and commercial computers and devices, all interconnected by cables and by wireless signals.

The World Wide Web was born in 1989, built by research physicists so they could share their research

findings with each other’s computers. Today, that idea has evolved into the greatest collection of human knowledge in history. Although webpages contain an enormous amount of information, they aren’t the only way information is shared over the internet. The internet—not the web—is also used for email, instant messages, news groups and file transfers. The web is a large portion of the internet but it isn’t all of it.

There are many organizations, corporations, governments, schools, private citizens and service providers that all own pieces of the infrastructure, but there is no one body that owns it all. There are, however, organizations that oversee and standardize what happens on the Internet and assign IP addresses and domain names, such as the National Science Foundation, the Internet Engineering Task Force, ICANN, InterNIC and the Internet Architecture Board.

In 1972, Ray Tomlinson sent the first electronic message, now known as email, using the @ symbol to indicate the location or institution of the email recipient. Tomlinson, using a Model 33 Teletype device, understood that he needed to use a symbol that would not appear in anyone’s name so that there was no confusion. The logical choice for Tomlinson was the “at sign,” both because it was unlikely to appear in anyone’s name and because it represented the word “at,” as in a particular user is sitting @ this specific computer.

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A woman brought a very limp parrot into her veterinarian. She laid her pet gently on the examination table and the vet took out his stethoscope and placed it on the bird’s chest. After a few seconds, he shook his head sadly and said, “I’m sorry to have to tell you…Polly has passed away.”

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The distressed woman wailed, “Are you sure? I mean, you haven’t done any testing or anything. She might just be in a coma or something. Shouldn’t we get a second opinion?”

The vet rolled his eyes, shrugged, and walked into another room. He returned moments later with a cat, which he put down gently next to the bird. The cat sniffed the body delicately, sat down, looked at the vet with sad eyes and shook its head, meowed, jumped off the table and ran out of the room. The vet looked at the woman and said, “I’m sorry, but the cat thinks that Polly is dead, too.”

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The vet looked at the woman and said, “I’m sorry, but the Lab thinks Polly is dead, too.”

Finally resigned to the diagnosis, the woman thanks the vet and asked how much she owed. He turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produce an invoice which he handed to the woman.

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The woman is still unwilling to accept that her parrot is dead, so the vet again leaves the room, this time returning with a Black Labrador. The Lab stood on its hind legs, put its paws on the examination table, and gently sniffed the dead bird from head to tail. He looked up at the vet with sad eyes and barked.

Very Punny Joint Luncheon

I’m great at multitasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once.

The IREM chapters from Dallas and Fort Worth held a joint luncheon at the Irving Convention Center. Inspirational Speaker Dr. Debbie Phillips (former president of the Atlanta chapter of IREM) was the guest speaker.

Two antennas met on the roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn’t much, but the reception was excellent!

A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, “I’ll serve you, but don’t start anything.”

“Doc, I can’t stop singing The Green Green Grass of Home.”

“That sounds like Tom Jones Syndrome.”

“Is it common?”

“Well, It’s Not Unusual.”

Deja Moo: The feeling that you’ve heard this bull before.

(L-R) Laura Hagen, president of IREM Fort Worth, Dr. Debbie Phillips, and Christie Clenney, president of IREM Dallas

An invisible man married an invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either.

A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says, “A beer, please – and one for the road.”

What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh.

Chapter President Christie Clenney swears in the newest IREM designees: (L-R) Ashley Leyva, ARM; Carol Borchardt, CPM; Sara McClendon, ARM; Brandon Ortega, ARM.

Back Pack Packing Party

The peanuts went into a bar and one was a salted.

Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Not surprisingly, it sank, proving once again that you can’t have your kayak and heat it too.

Mahatma Gandhi walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of callouses on his feet.

He also ate very little, which made him rather frail. With his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him (groan) a super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.

There once was a man who sent twenty different puns to his friends, with the hope that at least ten of the puns would make them laugh. Alas, no pun in ten did.

The IREM Community Outreach Committee hosted a very successful back pack packing party and happy hour for the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center in June at Humperdink’s. There were over 25 people in attendance who brought school supplies to fill 65 backpacks as well as additional supplies to contribute to the DCAC. Several Friends of IREM provided the backpacks along with appetizers and drinks for the event.

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DERICA PETERS dpeters@nctcog.com Derica Peters is the Senior Environment and Development Planner for the North Central Texas Council of Governments

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he North Central Texas of Governments announced that nine projects were recognized in the Celebrating Leadership in Development Excellence (CLIDE) Awards Program at the organization’s General Assembly in June.

Started in 2003, the biennial CLIDE Awards honor development and planning projects that exemplify the region’s Principles of Development Excellence, which outline a vision for sustainable, livable communities in North Texas. They center on providing choices for how and where people choose to live and work, promoting walkable environments, transportation and resource-efficient growth, and mixed use and environmentally responsible development—all in quality places that people will be proud to inhabit.

This year, the CLIDE Awards jury consisted of a prestigious panel of nationally recognized experts in the fields of urban planning, government, architecture, and development. The Jury was composed of Ted Flato, Founder and Principal at LakeFlato architecture firm in San Antonio; Tom Murphy, Former mayor of Pittsburgh and senior resident fellow at the Urban Land Institute, Wellington “Duke” Reiter, Special Advisor in the Office of the President of the Urban Initiatives program at Arizona State University; and Vicki Wilbon, Principal and Executive Vice President at the Integral Group.

Nine projects were identified to receive leadership awards out of 21 nominations submitted for consideration.

New Development Village of Rowlett – Catalyst Urban Development, City of Rowlett, Integral Development A

CityLine - City of Richardson, KDC, Zale Corson Group INC, Transwestern, Trammel Crow Residential B Redevelopment Tyler Station - Options Real Estate Investments Inc., Dallas Area Rapid Transit, City of Dallas, Old Oak Cliff Conservation League, Elmwood Neighborhood Association, Polk-Vernon Neighborhood C Special Development Wayne Ferguson Old Town Plaza – City of Lewisville D

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I asked my wife what she wanted for Christmas. She told me “Nothing would make her happier than a diamond necklace” So I bought her nothing.

The 2017 CLIDE Award Recipients Recognized at NCTCOG’s General Assembly

There is a new trend in our office; everyone is putting names on their food. I saw it today, while I was eating a sandwich named Kevin.

East Rosedale Renaissance – City of Fort Worth, Texas Wesleyan University, Freese and Nichols Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County E Public Policy and Planning Berry/University Development Plan and FormBased Code - City of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth Transportation Authority, Berry Street Initiative F

Dallas City Complete Streets Design Manual - City of Dallas, Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), KimleyHorn G

Raising Public Awareness Greater Dallas Planning Council – GDPC Greater Dallas Planning Council H Cool Schools – Texas Trees Foundation, Dallas Independent School District I

Congratulations to the 2017 CLIDE Award recipients for their exceptional vision and strong desire to produce sustainable, innovative projects and programs that exemplify the North Texas Principles of Development Excellence.

These award-winning projects demonstrate that the North Texas region is a nationwide leader in sustainable development, and is committed to development excellence and providing the best quality of life possible for its residents. For more information on the 2017 CLIDE Awards, visit www.developmentexcellence.com SEPT2017 | THE NET WORK

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With only seven breweries in operation in 2007, this rate of growth exceeds 650%.

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In 2016, the national beer market saw $107.6 billion in beer sales, with the craft beer market accounting for $23.5 billion of these sales (roughly 22%), according to the Brewer’s Association. While overall barrels sold saw a 0% year-over-year growth at 196.7 million barrels, the domestic craft beer segment grew 6.2% (24.1 million barrels), and the export craft beer segment grew 4.4% (465,617 barrels).

CBRE Research, Austin Business Journal, “The List: Austin-area craft breweries 2017,” March 17, 2017.

In 2016, Texas brewers produced 1.17 million barrels of craft beer, which accounted for approximately 4.9% of all domestic craft beer in the U.S. In Central Texas, the 53 brewery operations that were open during 2016 produced more than 185,000 barrels, accounting for almost 16% of state production levels.

Along with the rest of the U.S., Texas residents have developed a taste for craft beer. To date, there are 57 craft breweries operating in Central Texas, with another three expected to open this year. The growing field of competitors continues to whet Texans’ appetite for exploring new high-quality, full-flavored craft beers so expect to see more breweries on-tap in the future - along with the legendary summer heat!

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Living in the 21 st Century

he Interlace is a 1,040-apartment complex on an elevated eight-hectare (just under 20 acre) site in Singapore, designed by Ole Scheeren, a German architect and partner of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA).

It explores a dramatically different approach to tropical living: an expansive interconnected network of living and communal spaces integrated with the natural environment.

Thirty-one apartment blocks, each six-stories tall and identical in length, are stacked in a hexagonal arrangement to form eight large-scale open and permeable courtyards.

The interlocking blocks form a vertical village with cascading sky gardens and both private and public roof terraces. (See illustration) The design capitalizes on the large site and maximizes the presence of nature by introducing extensive roof gardens, landscaped sky terraces and cascading balconies.

It incorporates sustainability features through careful environmental analysis of sun, wind, and micro-climate conditions on site and the integration of low-impact passive energy strategies.

While maintaining the privacy of individual apartment units through the generous spacing of the building blocks and far-ranging views, the design also features communal spaces for shared activity. Extensive residential amenities and facilities are interwoven into the lush vegetation and offer opportunities for social interaction, leisure, and recreation.

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The Stirling Prize Finalists

The Royal Institute of British Architects has revealed six projects vying for the 2017 edition of the Stirling Prize, awarded annually to the building judged to have made the greatest contribution to British architecture in the past year. (See the network, September 2016) Half of the buildings on the shortlist are tourist attractions. The other three include a research facility, a housing block and a private workspace. RIBA president Jane Duncan described them as "spaces and places of pure beauty, surprise and delight".

5 Hastings Pier - A re-imagination of a Victorian pleasure pier as a sustainable, flexible platform able to accommodate a broad range of uses for years to come.

6 Juergen Teller Studio - To the casual eye there’s not much to see in the grey

architecture, but: by a combination of intent and chance, the building is a landscape that acts as a setting, prompt and influence on the photographer’s work..

1 Barrett’s Grove – A 6-story brick facade of this apartment block in north Any married man should forget his mistakes, there’s no use in two people remembering the same thing.

London with wicker balconies.

2 British Museum World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre - A new $175 million wing at the British Museum in London.

3 Command of the Oceans – The redesign of historic buildings for use as 21st century visitor facilities and galleries.

4 City of Glasgow College new campus

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International Winners

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t the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International’s annual conference in Nashville in late June, 15 commercial properties were honored with The Outstanding Building of the Year® (TOBY®) Award.

Historical Building: The Wrigley Building in Chicago. Managed by Zeller Realty Group and owned by BDT Capital Partners, LLC and Zeller Realty Group.

Government Building: 2 Capitol Square in Atlanta. Managed and owned by the Georgia Building Authority.

The TOBY Awards recognize honoring excellence in commercial building management and operations in specific categories of building size or type. To win an International TOBY Award, a property first must win both local and regional competitions.

(See the June issue of the network.) Judging is based on community impact, tenant and employee relations programs, energy management systems, accessibility, emergency evacuation procedures, building personnel training programs and overall quality indicators. A team of expert industry professionals also conducted comprehensive building inspections.

The 2017 TOBY Award winners are pictured here.

Corporate Facility: HESS Tower in Houston.

Managed by CBRE and owned by HT Houston

Industrial Office Building: Kennedy Matheson Industrial Complex in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Managed by Menkes Property Management Services Ltd. and owned by 3883281 Canada Inc.

Renovated Building: One Shell Plaza in Houston.

Managed by Hines Interests, LP and owned by Busycon Properties, LLC.

Earth Award: 71 South Wacker in Chicago.

Managed by JLL and owned by Irvine Company.

Retail Building: CF Toronto Eaton Centre in Toronto. The property is managed and owned by the Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd.

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The road to success is always under construction.

Medical Office Building: East Calgary Health Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Managed

by Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP and owned by Beacon Hill Apartments Ltd.

Suburban Office Park Low-Rise: The Summit at Lantana in Austin, Texas. Managed by HPI Real Estate Management and owned by 7171 SW Parkway Associates, LP.

500,000 to 1,000,000 Square Feet: 411 East Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. Managed by Riverview Realty Management and owned by FMC Investment Opportunities 411 East Wisconsin SP. 411

Suburban Office Park Mid-Rise: Centennial Lakes Office Park in Edina, Minnesota. Managed by Cushman & Wakefield/NorthMarq and owned by Centennial Lakes I-V, LLC. Under 100,000 Square Feet: 6525 The Corners in Norcross, Georgia. Managed by CBRE and owned

by Glenfield Capital.

100,000 to 249,999 Square Feet: The Addison in Dallas. Managed by Holt Lunsford Commercial and owned by AD Addison, LLC.

250,000 to 499,999 Square Feet: 100 Bayview Circle in Newport Beach, California. Managed by RiverRock Real Estate Group and owned by AEW Capital Management.

Over 1,000,000 Square Feet: Toronto-Dominion Centre in Toronto. Managed by the Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd. and owned by the Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd. and OPB (TDC), Inc.

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Friends of IREM Appreciation Lunch at The County Line Restaurant

at Paesanos Restaurant

Social Sally’s Committee

A Little Gas A little old lady went in to see her doctor and said, “Doctor, I have this problem with gas. It really doesn’t bother me too much though, because they never smell and they’re always silent. As a matter of fact, I’ve passed gas at least 10 times since I’ve been here in your office. You didn’t know because they don’t smell and they’re silent.”

The doctor rubbed his chin and said, “ I’ll tell you what…. take these pills and come back to see me next week.”

The next week the lady went back to the doctor and said, “Doctor, I don’t know what the heck you gave me, but now when I pass gas, they’re still silent but they stink terribly.”

“Good!” said the doctor. “Now that we’ve cleared up your sinuses, let’s work on your hearing.”

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2017 Spring Scholarship Winners

The BOMA Dallas Foundation promotes professionalism in the commercial real estate industry by providing full and partial scholarships for industry education and training classes. There were several applicants for the spring 2017 review period and the chapter awarded five scholarships. Congratulations to the winners!

Allison Skinner – BOMI Designation Scholarship

Libby Heath – BOMI Designation Scholarship Stefany Nau – BOMI Designation Scholarship Wendy Trayler-Khadka – BOMI Designation Scholarship

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) announced the recipients of its annual awards who will be honored on Aug. 18 during NAWIC’s 62nd Annual Meeting and Education Conference in Anaheim, CA. The 2017 Future Leader of the Year Award: Romina Byrd, SHRM-CP, president of NAWIC’s Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter. Byrd is the Director of Education and Training for Miller and Long Concrete Construction. During her 20 years at Miller and Long, she has created and facilitated programs to promote careers in construction, and personal and professional development. Just months after joining NAWIC, Byrd became her chapter’s president, growing its membership more than 600 percent in under two years.

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The Texas Oklahoma Chapter was honored during the IIDA Annual Meeting as the 2017 Chapter of the Year. The Chapter was also recognized for Excellence in Chapter Leadership Development, Graphics, Advocacy and GRA Activities, Membership Marketing Communications, and Programs and Forum Educational Activities (Large Chapter). The Texas Oklahoma Chapter was the only winner amongst the large Chapters.

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Linda Young, CBT, CIT: Lifetime Achievement Award. A member of the San Diego Chapter since 1985, she has served as NAWIC national president, presidentelect, vice president, and treasurer. And also Linda _Young as a region director and president of the Education Foundation.

She has held every office on her chapter’s board and chaired numerous chapter, region and national committees. During her time with NAWIC she helped found her chapter’s CAMP NAWIC, which introduces young women to the construction industry; helped her chapter set up a 501 (c)(3) foundation—NAWIC Future Construction Leaders Foundation, of which she is currently president; and mentored numerous women. She is the owner of C-SOS Consulting.

IREM® Dallas Chapter No. 14 Phone: (214) 368-2181 Email: khiett@irem-dallas.org Web: www.irem-dallas.org

Chapter President Joanna Prazak accepts the awards in Chicago in June

I couldn’t quite remember how to throw a boomerang, but eventually, it came back to me.

Courtney Kuebler – BOMI Designation Scholarship

2017 Award Recipients

Shelie Gaffron, Member of the Year. A member of NAWIC’s Fort Worth Chapter, is a PreConstruction Specialist/ Estimator at AUI Partners, LLC. Since joining NAWIC in 2012, she has served her chapter as president-elect, vice president, secretary and director. She has also chaired numerous chapter and regional committees. She was selected as her chapter’s 2016 Woman in Construction, and is a member of the Construction Management Advisory Board at Tarrant County College.

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ANGELA O’BYRNE aobyrne@e-perez.com Angela O’Byrne, FAIA, is President of Perez, APC, a 70+ yearold architecture, planning, interior design, and construction firm. She is also a Contributing Editor of the network

The architect’s proposed structure

A Giant Structure Showcases More Than Just a Skyline

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ueled by one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Dubai has never been a city troubled by humility. Long crowded with construction cranes, the desert city boasts a dizzying collection of ultramodern and hyper-tall skyscrapers, unreal manmade islands, and massive fountains.

The effect is an atmosphere of pure, unrestrained ostentation.

Dubai is a city that isn’t shy of attention. Here, you can ski indoors. You can enjoy giant upscale waterparks in the middle of the desert. And you can shop at a world-class mall that features its very own dinosaur. Subtlety isn’t always essential in the United Arab Emirates.

In 2009, when a design competition, cosponsored by Dubai and ThyssenKrupp Elevators, sought to establish an architectural icon to promote “the new face of Dubai,” there were more than 900 entrants. The winning entry couldn’t have been more fitting. Because Fernando Donis, a Mexican architect based in the Netherlands, delivered a colossal, free-standing, portrait-style frame.

Intended to both contribute to Dubai’s architectural landscape and to highlight it, the postmodern structure features two towers connected by a perpendicular observation deck. When it’s completed, the Frame will stand 492 feet tall and will serve as a dividing line and a window between historical Dubai to the north and more recent development to the south.

“The purpose of this project is to build a void,” explains a statement from Donis, calling it an “anti-icon” that is the “maximization of the post-and-lintel principle.”

If architects are often striving for simplicity, the Dubai Frame certainly succeeds on that score. Less building than not, the Frame is a triumph of empty space, a simple rectangle towering above Zabeel Park.

However, while the design is straightforward and elegant, the history of the project has been anything but. After awarding Donis $100,000 in prize money, the Municipality of Dubai cut ties with the architect in the midst of the contract phase. When Donis objected to terms of the proposed agreement that limited his copyright, negotiations came to an end.

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Dubai proceeded to handle construction without the architect’s involvement, failing to properly compensate him properly for his design, in violation of the terms of the contest. In a city known for dubious building practices and human rights abuses, the structure has had the perhaps-unintended effect of framing

Photo in the construction process a deeply troubled industry and drawing global negative publicity in the press.

The controversy has also raised thorny questions about intellectual property, ownership, and international copyright law. The Municipality of Dubai maintains that Donis’s copyright only covers “conceptual design,” giving the Municipality the power to proceed without him. Most intellectual property experts, however, side with the architect, whose protected work was well-documented (the contest was even overseen by UNESCO’’s International Union of Architects).

The similarity of the in-construction Frame and Donis’s submission is undeniable. They are conceptually identical. In fact, the height of the

structure matches the proposed design down to the meter. However, Dubai has embellished the structure beyond Donis’s unadorned, simple proposal. They’ve added a flourish in-line with the character of the city of the city: ornate gold stainless steel cladding. The overall effect is almost chintzy, more roadside attraction than architectural triumph.

At a cost of $43 million, Dubai is hoping the Frame, with its multimedia exhibits on the history of Dubai and its observation deck (complete with glass floor for thrill-seekers) will become a major tourist attraction, drawing an estimated two million visitors a year. Construction delays have plagued the project, but the Frame is expected to open before

the end of 2017, as a lawsuit concerning the Frame continues.

While the Dubai Frame is a clear-cut case of a bad faith transaction, copycat buildings have become more and more common, especially in fastdeveloping regions like Dubai and many cities in China (where jurisdiction isn’t always clear). Zaha Hadid’s buildings were the subject of multiple plagiarism controversies, including a major stadium in Tokyo and a knockoff in Chongqing. As highprofile buildings continue to be associated closely with their creators, the problem of intellectual influence architectural copyright may only become more complicated.

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Texas construction workers are not only building the state’s economy, they are building their own legacy. They are proud Texans who are proud of their work. And they are here to Build Texas Proud.

Every day, construction workers build the schools that are giving kids a future, the hospitals that make families healthier, the roads that keep communities connected.

The construction industry literally builds the foundation for Texas’s current and future prosperity. It generates economic growth, improves quality of life in communities and provides fulfilling careers for thousands of workers.

With $6 billion in new DFW commercial real estate investment in 2015 alone, it’s vital to the future growth of our communities across the state.

Construction provides more jobs than the energy and technology sectors combined - 665,000 total jobs to be exact. These are American jobs that are here to stay and can never be exported.

Construction workers take pride in what they create. It’s a job to be proud of, a career worth protecting from those who might want to take it away, and to share with those who are exploring their own career path.

COMING SOON …

In the upcoming months, TEXO will be launching a campaign called “Build Texas Proud,” which will include a website, collateral and events to position the construction industry as a positive force for our economy, community and the workforce. TEXO is excited to share more with you soon, so stay tuned.

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Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

Build Texas Proud

MARK SLICKER Mark.Slicker@myterracare.com Dallas

KIM SOLCRUZ kim.solcruz@myterracare.com Tarrant County

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nvironmentally friendly landscaping practices have been growing in popularity for many years, and 2018 is no exception. The biggest trends in landscaping this year focus on protecting the environment and preserving local resources. We’ve highlighted a few top trends we expect will grow in 2018.

By the time you learn the rules of life, you’re too old to play the game.

1. Naturescaping

Naturescaping is a landscape concept that involves selecting plants for your property that grow naturally in the area. Since these types of plants are already evolved to grow under local conditions, the landscaping does not need to be drastically changed to suit them. They are also environmentally friendly requiring less watering, less pesticide use and less fertilizer.

3. Technical advances in irrigation

One of the most popular innovations is wireless irrigation controllers that run connected to Wi-Fi. These are used in conjunction with rain sensors, so they can track weather trends in the area and soil moisture levels to detect how much water needs to be dispensed on your property.

Leaders in Outdoor Maintenance

2. Water conservation is best practice

Water conservation is more than two words; it is a proactive landscape practice.

Regulating water use is a top priority during drought conditions, but water conservation tends to slip people’s minds when precipitation levels return to normal. However, water regulations are becoming the new norm year-round due to unpredictable weather conditions across the United States. Choosing drought-resistant plants for your property can drastically reduce the amount of water needed for irrigation. Drip irrigation is another great way to accomplish this. Drip irrigation drips water slowly onto the roots of a plant. This minimizes nutrient loss and greatly increases the efficiency of watering. The simplest way to conserve water is to reduce unnecessary water usage before it happens by regularly checking irrigation equipment for leaks and cracks.

(817) 796-9929 MyTerracare.com Maintaining landscapes and infrastructure for you

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n the last few decades Abu Dhabi, the opulent capital city of the United Arab Emirates has become the eminent area of architectural design. Its stunning skyline boasts some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world and innovative buildings pushing the limits of architectural imagination. In previous issues, we have shown some of these amazing structures (Yas Viceroy and the Louvre Abu Dhabi just to mention two).

Here we look at just the skyscrapers –the tallest 24 buildings, almost all of which were built in this decade.

and the skyscraper with the most floors in the city as of its completion in 2014. The residential building stands 1,253 feet tall and contains 92 floors. The tower is adjacent to the shorter Trust Tower offices and Central Market Hotel Tower building, also among the tallest in the city.

2 The Landmark is a mixed-use project; it is 1,063 feet tall with 72 floors above ground and five basement levels and was completed in 2012.

3, 5, 7, 10 and 12 Etihad Towers is a complex of buildings with five towers (ranging from 54 to 74 floors – and a 75th floor observation deck) located opposite the Emirates Palace hotel and feature offices, apartments and a hotel. It was completed in 2011.

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Children in the back seats of cars cause accidents, but accidents in the back seats of cars cause children.

1 Burj Mohammed bin Rashid is the tallest building in Abu Dhabi

1 Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid 2 The Landmark 3 Etihad Tower 2 4 Sky Tower 5 Etihad Tower 1 6 Nation Towers - Tower A 7 Etihad Tower 3 8 Sun Tower 9 Gate Towers 10 Etihad Tower 4 11 Nation Towers - Tower B 12 Etihad Tower 5 13 Capital Plaza 14 Seba Tower 15 Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Tower 15 NBAD Headquarters 17 Sowwah Square Tower 1 17 Sowwah Square Tower 2 19 Baynunah Tower Hotel 20 Capital Gate 20 Sowwah Square Tower 3 20 Sowwah Square Tower 4 23 Capital Plaza Office Tower 24 Capital Plaza Hotel Tower

At what age is it appropriate to tell my dog that he’s adopted?

4 and 8 Sky Tower is a 958 foot tall skyscraper with 74 floors located on Al Reem Island; it includes office and residential space. When construction was completed in 2010, it was the city’s largest building.

6 and 11 Nation Towers is the name of two skyscrapers (of 52 and 65 floors) connected with a sky bridge which connects floors 50 and 54. The sky bridge is the highest in the world. Completed in 2013 and, the complex consists of apartments, offices, a shopping mall and a St. Regis Hotel.

9 Gate Towers is an award-winning mixed-use development comprising three towers and The Arc, as well as retail and leisure podium. The three towers are topped with the Penthouses Bridge, supposed to be the highest of its kind in the world for a residential development. At 781 feet tall, the complex contains 3,533 residential units.

13, 23 and 24 Capital Plaza (completed in 2011) is a building complex with five high-rise buildings (ranging from 34 – 45 floors) - three residential towers, an office tower and a hotel tower. The tallest (one of the residential towers) peaks at 689 feet. The office tower includes the Middle East’s first double-deck elevator with a destination control system.

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15 Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Tower was completed in 2006; it is 607 feet tall and has 40 floors. It is the corporate headquarters for the ADIA and, in 2008, was the winner of the Cityscape Middle East Real Estate Awards Best Commercial/Office Building and a finalist in the ULI Awards for Excellence.

15 National Bank of Abu Dhabi Headquarters is also 607 feet tall. It was built in 2002.

NBAD was founded in 1968, the emirate of Abu Dhabi’s first bank. Its international branch network, the largest among UAE banks, spans 17 countries in five continents, from the Far East to Americas.

17 and 20 Sowwah Square Towers opened in 2011. Towers 1and 2 have 37 floors, are 604 feet tall and are home to many large commercial entities. Towers 3 and 4 are each 520 feet tall and have 31 floors. They were completed in 2011 and 2012.

20 Capital Gate Tower has 36 stories and was completed in 2011. It is a hotel and office mixed use property with built-in lean of 350 millimeters. The tower’s curvaceous shape draws strongly on the sea and desert. It represents a swirling spiral of sand; the curved canopy, known as the “splash,” creates a wave-like effect, reflecting the building’s proximity to the water and the city’s sea-faring heritage.

The United Arab Emirates (the Emirates or the UAE) is a monarchy at the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula. In 2013, its population was 9.2 million, of which 1.4 million are Emirati citizens and 7.8 million are expatriates. The country is a federation of seven emirates, and was established on 2 December 1971. The constituent emirates are Abu Dhabi (the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain. Each emirate is governed by an absolute monarch; together, they jointly form the Federal Supreme Council. One of the monarchs (traditionally always the Emir of Abu Dhabi) is selected as the President of the United Arab Emirates. Islam is the official religion of the UAE and Arabic is the official language (although English and Indian-language dialects are widely spoken, with English being the language of business and education particularly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai).

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I always feel better when my doctor says something is normal for my age but then think dying will also be normal for my age at some point.

14 Seba Tower is a residential and office tower completed in 2011. It is 634 feet tall, has 49 stories and 316 apartments (which begin on the 19th floor). The building has what appears to be a blurred shadow (created by slightly varying the direction of balconies), giving the exterior a swimming, hazy look (which some have called the “dancing mirage”).

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he Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Dallas) announced three designs to receive its 2017 AIA Dallas Unbuilt Design Awards, the highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in unbuilt projects by Dallas architects. An additional design earned a People’s Choice Award. The recipients were selected by a jury composed of world-renowned architects, Stephanie Lin, founder of Stephanie Lin Studio, and founding member of Office III; William O’Brien, Jr., founder of WOJR Organization for Architecture and Collective–LOK; and Tom Wiscombe, AIA, founder and principal of Tom Wiscombe Architecture. The jury deliberated over 43 entries from 20 Dallas firms.

When my boss asked me who is the stupid one, me or him? I told him everyone knows he doesn’t hire stupid people.

Vertical Campus, CallisonRTKL – This tech headquarters campus at Field

Street and Ross Avenue is envisioned as focal piece within a new district. It will incorporate the existing Fountain Place tower into an encompassing district that takes full advantage of the neighboring urban parks, Arts District, and nightlife. The project will be at the heart of a larger development effort within the northwest portion of Downtown, an area slated for a new art museum, film institute, and several residential high-rise towers.

Klyde Warren Park Promenade, Gensler – In 2012, The Dallas Arts

District was reconnected to the uptown community with the opening of Klyde Warren Park. With the success of the park, city leaders have been encouraged to continue the effort of urban renewal with an expansion of this unique greenway.

Extending southwest, an elevated portion of the park is planned to connect the Perot Museum of Nature and Science with the park and the rest of the Dallas Arts District.

People’s Choice Award Dallas County Records Building, Gensler – The historic location of

Jack Ruby’s trial, the Dallas County Records Building has a long and colorful history. Tasked with unifying three separate existing buildings. Balancing the preservation of existing architecture, this renovation and edition creates an efficient and modernized workplace for county staff members.

The National World War 1 Memorial (FTA Design Studio) honors the servicemen and women who fought, and died, in one of the darkest chapters in our history. Located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and the view corridor toward the Washington Monument, the tri-fold wall paints abstract images of land, sea, and air. The war marked the first use of identification tags, displaying the rank, serial number, unit, and religion of each soldier. In honor, the texture of the interior facing walls will be composed of 116,516 stainless steel discs representing each of those who served.

AGA KHAN AWARD EXHIBITION National World War One Memorial

A packed house gathered at the Dallas Center for Architecture (DCFA) to hear Farooq Derakshani, director of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, speak on the latest award cycle. The event was presented in conjunction with the DCFA exhibition—titled “Design for Diversity”—about the award.

1) Aga Khan Award for Architecture Director Farooq Derakshani; DCFA Executive Director Jan Blackmon, FAIA; and DCFA Board Secretary Cris Jordan

2) Julia Green, Travis Teter, Jordan Moses, and David Messersmith, FAIA

3) Aga Khan Council volunteer Assad Washington Ali and DC DCFA President-Elect Emily Henry Site Area - 115,000 sf

4) Aga Khan Council volunteer Sadiq Acting Assanie; as a cornerstone for heroism in Washington DC, the National World War One Memorial honors DCFA President Joe Buskuhl, FAIA; Aga Khanthe servicemen and women who fought, and died, in one of the darkest chapters in our global history.

Council volunteer Almas Muscatawalla; Aga Khan Council for Central United States President Nizar at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and the view corridor toward the Washington Didariali; Aga Khan Council for CentralSited United State Communication Coordinator Monument, Samina the Memorial will mark a critical point along Washington DC’s significant urban axis. Informed by context, the design in plan responds with open circulation. Furthermore, the Hooda; and DCFA Board Secretary Cris Jordan derived form frames views of the city and monuments in the distance while addressing issues

acoustics and privacy.

5) DCFA President-Elect Emily Henry; ofCity of Dallas Chief Planning Officer Peer Chacko; and With a simple, bold move the Memorial speaks a clear message of the significant weight the DCFA Past President Veletta Forsythe-Lill, Hon. war left upon the world. The tri-fold wall paints abstract images of land, sea, and air (the three AIAHon. AIA realms fought in during the war), creating through form a sensorial experience for each battlefield arena. The fourth side is anchored by the existing Pershing Memorial, preserved in

All photos: Michael its Bruno current location as part of the overall composition.

numbe The war marked the first use of identification tags, displaying the rank, number, unit, and39 SEPT2017 | serial THE NET WORK religion of each soldier. In honor, the texture of the interior facing walls will be composed of 116,516 stainless steel discs representing each of those who served.

ROSE-MARY RUMBLEY

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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..

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aura Bush and daughter, Jenna Bush Hagar, have written a delightful children’s book titled, Our Great Big Backyard. It’s the story of a family--mother, father, son, daughter--who go on the great American road trip. The little girl makes it perfectly clear that if she goes on the trip she will take her iPad with her.

So, what happens? They get to Big Bend National Park in Texas where the stars in the heavens are the major attraction.

I have never seen stars like those you see at Big Bend. After all - “The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the Heart of Texas.” The little girl sees the stars, packs up her iPad, and enjoys the family excursion.

When I read the book, I thought of my family’s great American road trip. It all began in 1945. World War II came to an end. After four years of rationing no gasoline, no tires, no new cars - we suddenly had it all. Later, on TV we were urged by Dinah Shore singing “See the USA, in your Chevrolet!” Americans hit the road.

But, what roads did they hit? There were three major highways that came through the South. The first road in the New World was known as The Old Spanish Road/Trail that Cabeza de Vaca laid out in 1529 for his trek through what became Texas. Those Spanish ships sailed in what is now the Gulf of Mexico and landed near what is now Galveston Island. Cabeza de Vaca, explorer/medical doctor, was accepted by the Indians because he was able to heal some of their ills.

He later became known as trader, as well as healer.

As the Spanish continued to arrive in the New World and to blaze trails, there was eventually a network of roads beginning in Florida and ending in California. This became known as The Old Spanish Trail, and to this day it is marked on various exits off the interstates.

Another great roadway was the Bankhead Highway.

This became the first paved highway in America going from Washington D. C. to San Diego. Senator John Holliis Bankhead got the bill through congress in 1916 and proudly put his name on the highway. By the way, his niece was the great star of screen and 40

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The Bankhead Highway enters Texas at Texarkana, home town of Ross Perot. The Texas billionaire has restored the downtown area, making it look just like it did when he was growing up there. It continues through Garland. Last year, that city had a celebration - One Hundred Years of the Bankhead Highway.

Antique car owners were in the grand parade that journeyed through the city.

The Bankhead Highway misses Dallas and goes from Garland to Arlington where it is labeled Division Street. Then it cuts through Ft. Worth, Weatherford, and on to California. Today, is it Interstate 20.

The most celebrated highway in America is Route 66 which was 66 years old in 1992. I’m always looking for topics so I decided to drive the old route that year.

There were birthday parties along the way.

I flew to Chicago, rented a car, and drove from Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California. There’s a plaque in Grant Park that says, “This is the beginning of Route 66.” There’s a plaque in Santa Monica that says, “This is the end of Route 66.”

My husband was a musician and knew Bobby Troupe who wrote the hit song, Get Your Kicks on Route 66. I called Bobby when I arrived in Santa Monica. His wife, Julie London, answered the phone. That was a thrill!

Today, the old route is gone in Texas. It’s now the frontage road for Interstate 40.

We speed down the Interstates now. If we drove slowly, like in the old days, we would be able to read and chuckle at Burma Shave signs.

“The bearded lady Tried a jar Now she’s a famous Movie star.”

I don’t have an attitude; I have a personality you can’t handle.

The mother is not pleased, but the family leaves for the vacation with the little girl in the back seat of the car glued to her iPad. The illustrations are terrific.

stage, Tallulah Bankhead, who was always known for her sexy voice as she dramatically addressed others as, “Dahling!”

The History Page James Hoban – White House Architect

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When I told the doctor about my loss of memory, he made me pay in advance.

ames Hoban was born in Ireland in 1758 to a tenant farming family on an estate belonging to the Earl of Desart. He worked there as a wheelwright and carpenter until his early twenties. Following the American Revolutionary War, Hoban emigrated to the United States, and he established himself as an architect in Philadelphia in 1785.

He was in South Carolina by April 1787, where he designed numerous buildings including the Charleston County Courthouse (1790–92), built on the ruins of the former South Carolina Statehouse.

President Washington admired Hoban’s work and summoned the architect to Philadelphia (the temporary national capital) in June 1792.

In July 1792, Hoban was named winner of the design competition for the White House. His initial design had a 3-story facade, nine bays across (like the Charleston courthouse). Under Washington’s influence, Hoban amended this to a 2-story façade with 11 bays across, and, at Washington’s insistence, the whole presidential mansion was faced with stone. Hoban based his White House design on Leinster House, the stone residence in Dublin constructed around 1750 for the Duke of Leinster.

Hoban was also one of the supervising architects who served on the Capitol, carrying out the design of Dr. William Thornton. However, little has been published to catalogue Hoban’s architectural work. Considering his stature as the architect of the White House, the number of his landmark buildings that have been lost is surprising.

Hoban lived the rest of his life in Washington, D.C., where he worked on other public buildings and government projects, including roads and bridges. After the District of Columbia was granted limited home rule in 1802, he served on the twelve-member city council for most of the remainder of his life, except during the years he was rebuilding the White House.

[Following the 1814 burning of the White House, Hoban rebuilt the Southern Portico for President James Monroe (1824), and the Northern Portico for President Andrew Jackson (1829)].

Hoban died in Washington, D.C., in December 1831. The White House today, of course, does not resemble even the one he helped reconstruct following the fire of 1814. The famous East and West Wings were added decades later. Still, Hoban’s influence and legacy are clear.

It is known that Hoban owned at least three slaves who were employed as carpenters in the construction of the White House. Their names are recorded as “Ben, Daniel, and Peter” and appear in a James Hoban slave payroll. (Supposedly, Hoban kept the money.)

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The First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a powerful speech at the Democratic national convention’s opening night on July 25, 2016. “I wake up every morning in a house (the White House) that was built by slaves.”

…And We’ve Been Best Friends Ever Since The Aroostook War [sometimes called the Pork and Beans War] was a confrontation in 1838–1839 between the United States and the United Kingdom over the international boundary between the British colony of New Brunswick and the US state of Maine. Several people were arrested; no one was killed. Top-level diplomats from the US and Britain met in Washington and forged a peaceful compromise (the Webster– Ashburton Treaty) in 1842. It fixed the permanent border. The term "war" was rhetorical; local militia units were called out but never engaged in combat. The event is best described as an international incident.

British diplomat Baron Ashburton and United States Secretary of State Daniel Webster quickly settled the dispute. Webster secretly funded a propaganda campaign that convinced leaders in Maine of the wisdom of compromise. The treaty established the final boundary between the countries, giving most of the disputed area to Maine, while a militarily vital connection between Lower Canada and the Atlantic colonies was secured by Britain, as well as a project for a commercial right-of-way that would allow British commercial interests to transit through Maine on their way to and from southern New Brunswick or Nova Scotia. (The right-of way is still used by the Eastern Maine Railway subsidiary of the New Brunswick Railway Company and by the Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway.)

Despite the lack of military action the episode, had major consequences on the states' right to use military force on their own with the understanding that the main purpose was to address internal conflicts. In the aftermath of the crisis, the Federal government assumed complete control over military matters.

The episode was to be the last serious confrontation between the US and the United Kingdom.

The “Pork and Beans War” refers either to the regular diet of lumberjacks in northern Maine and southern New Brunswick or to the rations of the British soldiers who were dispatched to said disputed territory.

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The Most Significant Building British Architects’ First International Prize In 2016, the Royal Institute of British Architects - known for the past two decades for naming the best building in the U.K. – awarded a prize for the best global project (the "most significant and inspirational building of the year"). The long list of buildings vying to be named spanned private houses, major cultural institutions, offices, hotels, civic structures, and places of worship and included 30 buildings from 20 countries.

4 Saint Trinitatis Catholic Church, Leipzig, Germany (Religious) by Schulz und Schulz

1 PARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore (Residential/ Hotel) by WOHA Architects Pte. Ltd.

5 Tula House Heriot Bay, Quadra Island, Canada (Private House) by Patkau Architects

2 Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku, Azerbaijan (Cultural) by Zaha Hadid Architects, DiA Holding

6 European Hansemuseum, Lübeck, Germany (Restoration/ Conservation)

by Studio Andreas Heller Architects & Designers

3 Sancaklar Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey (Religious) by EAAEmre Arolat Architecture

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7 Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis, U.S. (Cultural) by David Chipperfield Architects, HOK

10 Oita Prefecture Art Museum, Oita, Japan (Cultural) by Shigeru Ban Architects

13 Public Library of Constitucion, Constitucion, Chile (Civic) by Sebastian Irarrazaval Arquitectos

11 Invisible House, Hampton, Australia (Private House) by Peter Stutchbury Architecture

14 VIA at West 57th, New York City, U.S. (Residential/ Hotel) by BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, SLCE Architects

8 Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies, Doha, Qatar (Educational) by Mangera Yvars Architects Ltd.

9 Arquipelago Contemporary Arts Centre, Ribeira Grande, The Azores Restoration/ Conservation) by Menos é Mais, Arquitectos Associados, João Mendes Ribeiro Arquitecto, Lda.

12 Fulton Center, New York City, U.S. (Transportation) by Grimshaw, HDR, Page Ayres Cowley Architects

15 Ring of Remembrance, International WWI Memorial of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, AblainSaint-Nazaire, France (Cultural) by Agence d’architecture Philippe Prost

16 The Winner: Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologia, Lima, Peru (Educational) by Richard Rogers, Kunlé Adeyemi, Billie Tsien

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ANTHONY BARBIERI

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Anthony J. Barbieri is a shareholder of Kessler Collins, PC in Dallas, Texas. He is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a member of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He is also a Contributing Editor of the network.

The Spectrum of Negligence

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egligence. Gross Negligence. Recklessness. Willfulness.

Wantonness. Most of us have seen these terms in some form or fashion – whether glazing over legal documents, or on our favorite courtroom-TV drama shows. Some of these can give rise to criminal conduct. But all of them are “tort claims”, and are grounds for bringing a civil lawsuit against a person or company that has injured you physically, or damaged your property or business. But what do these torts mean?

How do they differ from one another, and why does it matter?

Spectrum of Behavior

Like many legal concepts, the torts mentioned above all fall on a spectrum (or scale) of behavior. Gross negligence is more extreme than negligence, but gross negligence isn’t as extreme as willful, wanton, or reckless behavior. The “behavior” discussed in this article refers to the facts, or actions, of any particular incident. For example, if I drive my car 20 miles over the posted speed limit and cause an accident, my behavior might be negligent. However, if I drive my car 20 miles over the posted speed limit, while I am simultaneously texting on my phone, changing the radio station in my car, talking to my passengers and sipping a latte, then my behavior might be gross negligence since it is more egregious than just negligence. If my accident causes a lawsuit, then the tricky part is proving where my behavior falls on the “spectrum”.

Negligence A/K/A “Ordinary Negligence”

The term “ordinary negligence” is the same thing as “negligence”. The word “ordinary” is sometimes used to distinguish negligence from gross negligence.

What causes negligence? Well, in most states, failing to use “reasonable care” causes negligence. There is no hard-and-fast definition of “reasonable”.

What is “reasonable” varies by the situation. Courts typically look at what a “reasonable person” would have done in any given situation. The “reasonable person” standard requires people to conduct themselves as a reasonably careful person would under like circumstances.

Ordinary negligence occurs when someone does something that a reasonably careful person would not do under similar circumstances, or fails to do something a reasonably careful person would do.

Another term often used to describe negligence is “carelessness”.

Instances in which someone suffers a physical or a financial loss resulting from a careless act are generally negligent acts.

For instance, if you slip and fall in a grocery store because the grocer didn’t put up a “wet floor” sign after mopping; or your doctor accidentally gives you the wrong medicine; or a restaurant fails to require its employees to wash their hands and you get hepatitis. These are all instances when someone was probably careless (negligent), and their carelessness could have caused you physical harm or financial damage (or both). But in addition to just acting careless, the law typically requires a plaintiff to prove four elements before they can recover money from someone for negligence. Although these elements differ from state to state, they are generally: • Duty of Care: Before someone can be careless, they must owe you a legal duty to be careful. There is no strict rule that specifies a duty of care in every situation, so it often depends on the facts of a case and the judge’s or jury’s interpretation of the facts. Some duties are pretty common. For example, landlords owe certain 44

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duties of care to keep their buildings safe to invitees. Most “Mistakes are part of your vendors owe you, as landlords, a duty of care to perform their jobs correctly and not to make any unsafe of the dues one pays for a full life.” condition on the property. It might not always be obvious - Sophia Loren when a duty exists. The issue that courts look at is whether or not a “reasonable” person was aware they had a duty to keep you safe. However, some duties are created by statutes. For example, the City of Dallas has an ordinance that requires owners of vacant buildings to keep doors and windows securely closed. Houston has an ordinance creating a duty for building owners to have at least two separate exits for every floor above the first story used for human occupancy.

• Breach of Duty: Once you establish a duty, you then must determine if the defendant breached the duty. Each legal duty carries with it a standard of care. A legal duty is breached when a defendant does not meet the standard of care. Determining if a breach occurred is also open to interpretation and typically very fact-specific. However, most courts look at case law to see if any prior lawsuits were filed with similar fact patters that may be analogous to your specific incident. Sometimes it is not always clear who breached the duty – especially if you have multiple parties involved in an incident or accident.

• Causation: The next element is to prove that the breached duty led to injury or loss. Although this sounds like a simple connection of cause and effect, determining which causes lead to certain effects is often hotly contested. For example, if you are injured in an accident, the defendant will sometime argue that some of your injuries were preexisting.

• Damages: Once you prove the first three elements, you then have to prove that the harm caused you some type of monetary damages. If you don’t have any monetary damages, then there is no negligence. This is the legal equivalent of the “no harm, no foul” rule. Sometimes proving damages is easy, sometimes it is not. For example, if my neighbor sets off fireworks and burns my house down, I want to recover the cost to rebuild my house and pay for all my personal belongings, as well as temporary housing. But some cases are not so obvious. Suppose my neighbor burned my house down, but I was also running a business out of my house, and now I want to sue my neighbor for my lost profits.

Since determining lost future profits requires some degree of speculation, it is often a contentious legal battle to determine the damages.

In summary: negligence is a civil tort (not a criminal act), where one party (plaintiff) sues another party (defendant) in civil court. For negligence to exist you have to prove that the defendant owed you a duty of care, that he or she then breached the duty, that the breach caused harm or loss, and resulted in the monetary damages or compensation.

Gross Negligence

In order to prove gross negligence, you have to first satisfy all the elements of negligence.

Then, you have to prove that some other egregious conduct occurred. Although it varies by state, gross negligence is a more extreme form of negligence that will likely cause a serious foreseeable injury to a person or property. Gross negligence requires

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conduct substantially higher in magnitude than ordinary negligence. It is very great negligence, and often amounts to indifference to others. Examples of gross negligence include speeding in a parking lot when people are walking to their cars; serving food to restaurant patrons when you know the food is contaminated; a nursing home failing to feed the elderly for several days; a business selling a product they know is harmful.

Sometimes it’s not easy to tell the difference between negligence and gross negligence.

Here is a parable that might help draw the distinction: suppose you go to a surgeon for an appendectomy, and after you wake up, your surgeon tells you that they left a scalpel and some surgical gauze inside your stomach, thus requiring additional treatment, another surgery, and additional medical expenses. That surgeon’s conduct is most likely going to be considered ordinary negligence. But suppose your surgeon confused you with another patient and inadvertently amputates one of your limbs instead of taking out your appendix. That would fall into the category of gross negligence since any reasonable person would have confirmed which patient they were operating on.

The distinction between ordinary negligence and gross negligence is really significant when it comes to damages. In the majority of ordinary negligence claims, the plaintiff can get damages that compensate them for their expenses and other monetary damages to reimburse the plaintiff for medical costs, lost wages, court costs, and losses. In gross negligence claims, a court can award punitive damages depending on the facts of the case. Punitive damages are designed to “punish” the plaintiff. In most cases, the justice system wants to punish people and companies who are grossly negligent to hopefully prevent them from continuing the bad or dangerous acts.

Punitive damages often come in the form of very high monetary awards, though some states place limits on the amount a plaintiff can collect. In some states, criminal charges can also be brought against someone who commits an act of gross negligence.

case. The court found that “willful” conduct is the voluntary or intentional violation or disregard of a known legal duty; and “wanton” conduct is when someone is aware of the risks of their actions, but doesn’t do anything to stop their actions and is indifferent if someone gets hurt. By contrast, “reckless” conduct is substantial and unjustified risk of harm, but the person doing the act doesn’t desire to harm someone.

These distinctions might seem confusing, but they could be important because they could impact the amount of damages a plaintiff can get awarded in a lawsuit, and they could also trigger whether or not the bad actor could be subject to criminal prosecution and possibly jail time – in addition to paying money to the plaintiff.

Conclusion

Mistakes happen to everyone, no matter how hard we try to avoid them. But sometimes a simple mistake, if taken too far, can give rise to significant legal consequences. It is important to be aware of these issues in life and in business, so you can safeguard your actions and know your rights if you are ever injured or hurt by someone else.

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Former United States Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Homes Jr. once said “even a dog knows the difference between being kicked and being stumbled over”. That comment goes a long way in understanding the difference between negligence on the one hand, and reckless, willful or wanton conduct, on the other hand. While Justice Holmes’ comment has a lot of merit, it is not always easy to detect the difference between willful, wanton and reckless conduct. In most states, the expression “willful and wanton” or “reckless” conduct means a course of action which shows actual or deliberate intention to harm someone; or, if not intentional, shows an utter indifference to or conscious disregard for the safety of others. However, these terms are not always interchangeable. In some states, such conduct can also lead to criminal chargers, especially if the action is deliberate.

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Christian F. Torgrimson, Esq. is the Managing Partner of Pursley Friese Torgrimson, LLP

Janie’s Got A Gun Open Carry and Premises Liability in Texas

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Do Open Carry Laws Make Premises Safer or Owners More Liable?

There is a caveat to this seemingly broad law -- even with a license, open carry is not a wholly unrestricted right in Texas. Certain property owners are allowed to decide whether to authorize persons to possess guns on their premises. This includes private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property. This same right applies to those in possession of private property that also are employers. Even in some of the “open carry” states, including Texas, businesses are allowed to ban guns in their stores under Tex. Pen. Code § 30.06. A few national retailers have engaged in public discourse with gun owners and activists. Others have adopted a policy of following state and local laws and their own safety measures in their stores.

The intersection between open carry laws and premises liability laws has not been fully evaluated. The debate boils down to whether the presence of guns provides greater protection to law-abiding customers, or whether those same guns increase the chances of a violent event by criminals or even angry or unstable customers. Are property owners liable for gun related violence if

B. Summary of Open Carry Laws State by State Open carry laws vary widely not only across state lines, but also across county and municipality boundaries. Not every jurisdiction that has adopted these laws permits private owners to ban guns in their stores whether open or concealed.

To date, only six states and the District of Columbia ban entirely the practice of open carry. In 2016, Texas began allowing open carry of hand guns with a valid concealed carry permit. Likewise, the federal government has joined in by debating various forms of legislation including the Open Carry Firearms Freedom Act, passed by the Senate in 2014. Twelve states permit open carry of handguns without a permit or license. Thirteen states, including Texas require varying degrees of permits. The following sections will attempt to clarify where a Texas property owner might be liable for allowing guns on his or her property, and how that liability can be avoided.

C. Texas Open Carry Laws and The Premises Liability Standard In Texas, there are very few locations where open carry is prohibited.

These locations include the obvious, i.e. courthouses, jails or prisons, government buildings with restricted access, schools, nursing homes and public sporting events. Otherwise, open carry generally applies under Texas law, which does not definitively preclude civil liability against a private property owner if an invitee (guest, customer, employee, etc.) is injured from the use of a gun on the premises.

However, Tex. Pen Code § 30.06 allows certain property owners to decide whether to allow possession on their premises. For example, private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property have the right to exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a gun from their private property once they have given the armed individual notice, either verbally or through posted signs, that the property is gun free.

In general, Texas premises liability laws impose upon an owner or occupier of land the duty to exercise ordinary care to keep its premises safe. However, a property owner is not an insurer of an invitee’s safety, and an owner’s duty to exercise ordinary care to protect invitees against third-party criminal attacks extends only to reasonably foreseeable criminal acts. The Supreme Court of Texas explained in the landmark 1998 case of Timberwalk Apts. Partners, Inc. v.

Cain, “As a rule, a person has no legal duty to protect another from the criminal acts of a third person. An exception is that one who controls premises does have a duty to use ordinary care to protect invitees from criminal acts of third parties if he knows or has reason to know of an unreasonable and foreseeable risk of harm to the invitee.”

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Don’t you hate it when someone answers their own questions? I do.

This is the $50,000 question. What are the rights of landlords, tenants and operators in the retail, restaurant and hospitality industries to ban or limit or even ignore open carry laws in order to reduce the risk of premises liability?

The recent growing trend across the United States of increased protections and laws for gun owners has spawned a new language: the phrase “open carry” generally refers to the practice of “openly carrying a firearm in public”, as distinguished from concealed carry, where firearms cannot be seen by the casual observer. As the map above demonstrates, states vary widely on the level of permit required. In Texas, individuals with a handgun carry license are permitted to carry openly under Texas Penal Code § 46.035. Nonresidents in Texas whose permits are recognized by the state are allowed to openly carry under the same law.

customers are not permitted to carry for their own protection? If an owner allows guns on its premises, should it be liable if someone is injured? Prior to making the decision, property owners should evaluate their business models, customer base, and exposure to premises liability claims associated with allowing guns on their premises.

What should you do if your husband is on the ground moaning with pain? Shoot him again.

determine whether criminal events on private property should have been foreseen by the property owner. To create an affirmative duty for the property owner to protect his invitees, the risk of harm must be so great that it is both unreasonable and foreseeable. Whether such risk was foreseeable must not be determined in hindsight but rather in light of what the premises owner knew or should have known before the criminal act occurred. In determining whether the occurrence of certain criminal conduct on a landowner’s property should have been foreseen, courts should consider whether any criminal conduct previously occurred on or near the property, how recently it occurred, how often it occurred, how similar the conduct was to the conduct on the property, and what publicity was given the occurrences to indicate that the landowner knew or should have known about them. It is not a question whether a gun was used in prior incidents, but whether the prior crimes should have put an ordinarily prudent person on notice that the invitees were facing increased risks.

manner, and where a harm follows a reasonable expectation of that harm, the landlord is liable. Whether there is a reasonable expectation of harm again follows the Timberwalk factors. For example, when tenant Angelica De Leon was injured by a gunshot from her neighbor, the landlord was not liable because there was no reason to expect that the neighbor, while sometimes annoying, was dangerous. See De Leon v. Creely, 972 S.W.2d 808 (Tx Ct. App. 1998).

5. Should the carrying of weapons and the applicable circumstances be addressed in the lease?

To the extent that a landlord or a tenant could be held liable for an incident involving guns on the premises, there are issues to consider that address the weapons carry election in the lease: (a) Between the landlord and the tenant, which party should be vested with the authority to decide whether guns will be allowed on the premises?

First, it should be noted that Tex. Pen. Code § 42.06 allows anyone who legal owns a handgun to have the weapon in premises that the person owns or controls, such as an apartment. This means that in residential properties the landlord can only control whether the tenants can openly carry weapons to and from their vehicles. If a property owner chooses to disallow carrying of weapons on his premises, there are several issues a landlord faces. The landlord may be liable for not taking prompt action to do something about someone carrying a handgun that you know has been brought on the premises in violation of posted signs. Plaintiff attorneys might argue that failure to call the police or failure to order the person out of the apartment community or store was negligence.

D. Questions for Owners to Consider in the Context of the Texas Open Carry Laws 1. If an owner allows guns on the premises, and has knowledge that customers have guns in their possession, is the owner on notice of a foreseeable risk of harm?

In almost all jurisdictions, in order for a business to be liable for the harm caused by a third party carrying a gun, a plaintiff must prove foreseeability.

This inquiry looks at an owner’s knowledge of circumstances that might give rise to the crime that resulted in injury. In Texas, an owner’s awareness of guns on the premises does not appear to substantially change the legal analysis and standard for determining the issue of foreseeability, and the court will apply the Timberwalk factors to determine if violent crime was foreseeable.

2. If a customer knows that guns are on the premises, does the owner automatically considered as having superior knowledge of the risk?

The mere presence of firearms is not sufficient in Texas to create a state of unreasonable risk. Under the Timberwalk analysis, there must be knowledge, not only of the existence of a gun, but also knowledge of criminal activity in the area that would lead a reasonable person to be wary of danger.

3. Should owners that allow gun carry on premises provide extra security measures? And if extra security measures are provided, do they establish negligence for the owner if a customer is injured?

(b) If the tenant makes the decision to allow guns on the premises, can the landlord require the tenant to provide additional protections such as: • Implementation of additional security measures? o As discussed above, the implementation of security measure depends upon foreseeability of future harm. However, a landlord can create a contractual obligation for added security measures. In doing so the landlord should take into account what would be considered adequate security looking at the factors that would help prevent a premise liability claim. These factors include: lighting, fencing, security camera, security guards and the size of the property.

• Increase in its insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage? o Since landlords have a certain amount of responsibility to ensure the safety of their tenants and invitees, landlords should consider the option of requiring tenants with firearms to obtain gun liability insurance, to protect themselves against lawsuits and legal liability in the event an accident or other tragedy takes place. (c) Can the landlord include a provision in the lease that revokes an election allowing guns on the premises if multiple incidents of violence occur during the term of the lease?

In states that allow provisions banning gun carry on the premises, these provisions appear to be enforceable. Given foreseeability standards, it would be prudent in the states that allow these types of lease terms to include them.

Once it becomes openly known that violent incidents occur on the premises, a landlord could possibly be liable for failure to use reasonable care. Since Texas law explicitly provides authority for landlords to ban weapons on the premises, tenants do not have a cause of action for interference with quiet enjoyment.

The fact that an owner’s security measures were not sufficient to prevent an injury does not establish negligence. Rather, a Texas court of appeals held that to establish a negligence claim, a plaintiff has the burden to present evidence showing specifically how the owner’s measures made the security situation worse, or how those measures were inadequate or insufficient. Such evidence could include the identity of the assailant, whether he or she was deterrable, and whether the security measures, such as gates, were functional. See Perez v. DNT Global Star, L.L.C., 339 S.W.3d 692 (Tx Ct. App. 2011). If an owner undertakes to provide additional security for its premises, it must exercise diligence and consistency to avoid a potential finding of negligence.

4. Can a landlord be held liable for a tenant’s failure to keep the premises safe from criminal activity?

A landlord out of possession has no duty to protect lessees or those on the property by the lessees’ right from the criminal acts of third persons unless the landlord undertakes to secure the areas within its control and possibly fosters a reliance by its tenants on its efforts. When a landlord agrees or voluntarily offers a program to protect the premises, it must perform the task in a reasonable SEPT2017 | THE NET WORK

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ROXANA TOFAN

roxana@clearintegritygroup.com Roxana Tofan, CPM® is the Owner/Broker at Clear Integrity Group LLC in San Antonio

Start Planning the Sale of Your Business Today

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Whether representing sellers or buyers, the most important thing is to sell when your business is thriving. Too many sellers who have run a successful business for many years are now tired and are looking to sell. Unfortunately, much of the time, the income statement and balance sheet shows a tired business, too. The business will still sell but its price and the financial benefit that comes with it depends on where your business is today and how it has performed over the last 2-3 years.

To optimize the outcome of your business sale, start planning your exit strategy now. You should consider the following important questions when making the decision to sell.

1. When should you exit the business? Do not let external factors such as the economy, family situation or retirement dictate the timing. Being reactive leads to decreased value and loss of control of the sale process.

2. What do you want from the sale? Are you wanting to cash out completely, to fully retire or do you want to remain involved? If you remain involved, how much control do you want to keep and for how long?

3. When is it the right time to sell? Positioning your business now to optimize value is important.

Identify value drivers of your business (from the buyer’s perspective) such as: growth prospect, unique products and services, proven financial trends and profitability, good management and employee retention, repeat and wide customer base. If any part of your business currently requires improvement or has potential for improvement in any of these areas, address them now for further success in order to increase the value of your business.

4. Who is my ideal buyer/successor? Identifying personalized goals and objectives will be key in identifying suitable successors who may in fact be family, employees or third parties. Each one to consider will have his/her unique challenges and considerations.

Once you are clear about these answers, to ensure a smooth transition assemble your team of advisors, perform a valuation on your business and run sellside due diligence. External advisors such as attorneys, accountants, business valuators and business brokers will provide insight, objectivity and guidance to complex areas. In addition to sale price, tax benefits and transition, there are many more other aspects with which your team of advisors can be of assistance.

Finally, identifying a buyer might sometimes be easier than actually completing a sale. Once you identify a qualified buyer, he or she will provide you with a list of questions and document requests as part of their due diligence of your business. It is important that you have those questions answered and documents ready ahead of time. A sell-due diligence should include items to

gather, organize, review and clean-up such as financial records, entity formation and governance documents, contracts, licenses and permits, intellectual property, taxes and litigation. These documents are usually requested by the buyer and his/her lender in addition to the due diligence on the operational side such as income, expenses, staff, hours of operations, etc.

Whether you are looking to sell your business this year, next year or in a few years, here are some important reasons to plan ahead. It will allow you to: 1. Optimize the value of your business.

2. Build the exit strategy and your team.

3. Understand the strengths of your business and shore up weaknesses.

4. See the value of your business through a buyer’s eyes.

5. Shift value from you (as the owner) to the business itself.

6. Allow owner to run the business, not the sale.

7. Control the process.

8. Engage and have the ability to make informed decisions.

Think about this - if you were the buyer would you want to buy a business at the top of its profits or when it is struggling? Happy selling!

We Are in Deep Trouble: Genuine answers (from 18 year olds) on last year’s GED examination Q. Name the four seasons?

A. Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar.

Q. What happens to a boy when he reaches puberty?

A. He says goodbye to his boyhood and looks forward to his adultery.

Q. What does ‘varicose’ mean?

A. Nearby.

Q. How is dew formed?

A. The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire.

Q. Name a major disease associated with cigarettes?

A. Premature death.

Q. What is the most common form of birth control?

A. Most people prevent contraception by wearing a condominium.

Q. What guarantees may a mortgage company insist on?

A. If you are buying a house they will insist that you are well endowed.

Q. What is artificial insemination?

A. That be the farmer that does it to the bull instead of the cow.

Q. Give the meaning of the term ‘Cesarean section’?

A. The caesarean section is a district in Rome.

Q. How can you delay milk turning sour?

A. Keep it in the cow.

Q. What is a seizure?

A. A Roman Emperor. (Julius Seizure, I came, I saw, I had a fit)

Q. What are steroids?

A. Things for keeping carpets still on the stairs.

Q. How are the main 20 parts of the body categorized (e.g. the abdomen)?

A. The body is consisted into 3 parts - the brainium, the borax and the abdominal cavity.The brainium contains the brain; the borax contains the heart and lungs; and the abdominal cavity contains the five bowels: A, E, I, O, U.

Q. What is a terminal illness?

A. When you are sick at the airport.

Q. What happens to your body as you age?

A. When you get old, so do your bowels and you get intercontinental.

Q. What is the fibula?

A. A small lie.

Q. In a democratic society, how important are elections?

A. Very important - sex can only happen when a male gets an election.

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Q. What does the word ‘benign’ mean?

A. Benign is what you will be after you be eight.

I don’t like political jokes. I’ve seen too many of them get elected.

ver the last few years I have bought and sold businesses and assisted many buyers and sellers in their transactions as a business broker. Some of the businesses included real estate and some just the business; they ranged in industry - hospitality, day cares, catering businesses, a home health company, retail, an auto shop and restaurants. The process can be frustrating and overwhelming especially if, in addition to managing the sale process, you are trying to run your business at the same time.

I don’t mind going to work, but that 8 hour wait to go home is a bitch.

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Each inlay is flush with the ring’s surface and protected with a durable waterproof seal. Fifty wood and stone choices allow your imagination to take over, coupled with the company’s innovative capabilities. It is a match made in architectural heaven.

Men can finally have creative input in the making of their wedding band. Whether they are a surfer or a scientist, or both, there is a wide variety of styles for every type of personality. Women can match their mate with the same wood or stone...or not.

A ring revolution in the jewelry world occurred as a whole lot has happened because the thousands of design opportunities offered aim to satisfy every demographic.

People of all ages, with finger sizes from 2-20 can have very different designs with the same great ring construction in common. The prices are equally diverse ranging from $100 to the thousands.

Hawaii Titanium Rings is responsible for an evolution in ring design innovation and they have opened up an entire marketplace to endless possibilities.

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Jerry Guire, founder and owner of Hawaii Titanium Rings, did not think about making designer jewelry when he made his first titanium ring in 1996. He was a machinist making turbo chargers and aerospace parts, and had an idea to make the longest lasting ring. Since then, HTR has pioneered many techniques in ring manufacturing that have not only transformed the jewelry market, but have attracted an entirely new audience. Now, after twenty years of catering to a non-traditionalist and innovative mindset of people, their catalog is stocked with almost 900 designs.

Jerry first inlaid wood and stone into his high-quality titanium bands with the intention of preserving Earths’ treasures while protecting them from outside elements. Turns out wood and stone were the perfect pair to inspire the imaginations of people from all continents. Custom requests started pouring in, so his company began recreating people’s memories and manifestations by incorporating their artistic ability with modern machining techniques.

Carbon fiber reminded Jerry of racing components and sporting gear, but the inlay takes on new personas each time a new use for it is discovered. Beneath the clear coating, Carbon fiber became a rugged yet sophisticated inlay that was tough and stylish for men, but also elegant and chic for women.

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inners of the chapter’s Outstanding Construction Awards were announced in June at the Airport Hilton. Projects were judged on difficulty in construction (resulting from design, location, materials, etc.), unusual construction techniques involved, final appearance and quality of the finished product, timeliness of completion, and utilization of AGC members.

Electrical 1 ($0 - 5 million): Alterman, Inc. for Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network District Regional Emergency Operations Center - Technology Systems 1

This project also won statewide.

Electrical 3 (over $10 million): Alterman, Inc. for AT&T Center Renovations and Technology Upgrades 3 Historic Renovation: Turner Construction Company for Alamo Long Barracks HVAC Renovation 4 Residential Multi-Family: Galaxy Builders, Ltd. for Cascadia Apartments 5 Interior Finish-Out 4 (over $5 million): Turner Construction Company for Statoil North American Headquarters T.I. 6 This project also won statewide.

Health Care 1 ($0 - 10 million): F.A. Nunnelly Company for Baptist Emergency Center - NW Military 7 This project also won statewide.

Specialty Construction: Guido Construction for Shops at Rivercenter Mall 8 This project also won statewide.

Building 1 ($0 - 2 million): G. W. Mitchell Construction for Baptist University of the Americas Barlite Campus 9 Building 2 ($2 - 5 million): Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, LLC for TMMTX Stamping Building Structural Repair 10 Building 3 ($5 - 10 million): Joeris General Contractors, Ltd. for Pearl Bottling House 11 Building 4 ($10 - 30 million): Turner Construction Company for San Antonio ISD Thomas Jefferson High School Renovation 12 This project also won statewide.

Building 5 ($30 - 75 million): Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, LLC for Judson ISD Veterans Memorial High School 13 Design Build 3 (over $30 million): Hunt-Zachry, A Joint Venture for Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Expansion 14 This project won statewide and also won "The Best of the Build" Award.

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You know you’re ugly when it comes to a group picture and they hand you the camera.

Electrical 2 ($5 - 10 million): Alterman, Inc. for Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network District Regional Emergency Operations Center 2

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Aging gracefully is like the nice way of saying you’re slowly looking worse.

Rafal Olbinski, Prince of Surrealism

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A Poet of Private Visions Excerpted from an essay by Izabela Gabrielson, Ph.D. (with permission of the artist)

hen one thinks about surrealism, what might immediately come to mind is rebellion against the accepted conventions in art, and instead going in the direction of dreams, hallucinations, subconscious, and myth. “Surreal” refers to the absurd, the unreal, the fantastic, the bizarre. All of these terms could be used to describe the reality of everyday life for an artist growing up in Communist Poland. One of the elements of that reality was a constant game with censorship, requiring skillful handling of the metaphor.

Rafal Olbinski was born in 1945 in Kielce, a small town near Warsaw. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at the Department of Architecture at the Warsaw University of Technology. During this period of political repression, Polish posters had great popular appeal because they played the game of metaphors while implementing surrealistic humor. While still in school, Olbinski began to design his first posters.

In 1970, he began working as art director for Jazz Forum, the iconic international jazz magazine founded in Poland in 1965. In Communist Poland, jazz was synonymous with freedom and Jazz Forum was a window to the world. He created posters for jazz festivals and became known for his practice of freehand lettering, an integral part of the composition, and one of the trademarks of Polish poster art.

On December 13, 1981, martial law was declared in Poland. Olbinski found himself in a surreal reality: the borders of his native land were closed (and he) was “trapped” in America, the land of freedom, the promised land for many immigrants. This led to his first poster exhibition THE NET WORK | SEPT2017

In 1994, he began a long relationship with Nahan Galleries in New York, captivating their audiences with each new show and increasing demand for his work. The beginning of the twenty-first century has continued with exhibitions in numerous galleries, museums, and cultural institutions around the world.

Olbinski’s visual language combines specific motifs in a variety of configurations: a tree, a vast meadow, a blue sky dotted with white clouds, a long stretch of road, birds, a curtain, a starry night sky, the coast, or a sailboat. These familiar elements reach all of us. Who hasn’t once experienced the depth of a forest, admired a quiet stream, or been captivated by the beauty and sound of crashing waves? Their memories instill in us a sense of security, a kind of a comfort zone. When one thinks about a vacation destination or even paradise these are the elements that come to mind.

This is how Olbinski immediately gains the trust of the viewer who is willing to enter his world of imagination. Sometimes that bucolic landscape is discovered to be a scene of betrayal, loneliness, and longing — perhaps related to issues of exile and leaving loved ones behind. However, owing to the beauty of these familiar surroundings these difficult concepts do not leave the viewer with a sense of anxiety, but rather a momentary reflection. Olbinski’s need to tell stories may be an attribute of illustration but his uniquely expressive style consistently infuses them with an allure and intrigue.

“I guess I’m an inborn surrealist. Back then I was completely uninterested in René Magritte, Paul Delvaux, Marcel Duchamp, or Max Ernst.

Everything I did stemmed from the observation of our reality, which was extremely surreal.”

Olbinski continued to develop his own catalog of intriguing metaphorical imagery, often presenting visual puzzles for the viewer. Both his settings and his characters are grounded in realism but they oscillate around unexpectedly playful and surreal associations. Viewers are drawn in by what appears to be a conventional approach only to discover that the elements of his imagery are far more complex.

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and covers for Psychology Today, Time, Newsweek, Business Week, Playboy and many other magazines. Despite having to adjust to the requirements of editorial policy, his distinctive handpainted covers stood out in a market that would soon be dominated by computer graphics. In a remarkably short time, Olbinski was established as a prominent illustrator.

Olbinski’s lyrical paintings depict emotions absent from the work of his contemporaries. Every time we see his paintings he takes us on a poetic journey. This explains why, thirty years after leaving his native country, Olbinski has remained one of the pillars among Polish émigré artists while at the same time being claimed by America as one of its greatest surrealists. n

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 aesthetic beauty, to move and inspire, to change perceptions, and to communicate 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.

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 interior 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.)

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Texas BIG in Population Growth According to recently released U.S. Census population estimates, throughout the entire United States, between July 2015 and July 2016, five of the top ten cities of more than 50,000 in population growth were in Texas. No. 3 was San Antonio, which added 24,473 for a population of 1,492,510. No. 6 was Dallas, which added 20,602 for a population of 1,317,929. Fort Worth was No. 7, adding 19,942 for a total population of 854,113. Houston was No. 8, adding 18,666 for a population of 2,303,482. And No 9 was Austin, with 17,738 new residents bringing the population to 947,890. Texas also stood out in the top 15 in terms of percentage growth: Conroe (#1), Frisco (#2), McKinney (#3), Georgetown (#5), New Braunfels (#9) and Cedar Park (#12).

Congratulations to Greg Grainger, CCIM, CPM, RPA (and President of Younger Partners Property Services LLC, in Dallas) on becoming a BOMA Fellow. This high honor is conferred by the association to individuals who have displayed exemplary and sustained contributions to the industry, their profession, the community and BOMA at all levels and have continually answered the call to leadership and service throughout their careers. :::::

Kudos to CBRE’s San Antonio brokerage team, recognized by the San Antonio Business Journal with 6 of the top 10 brokers: Charles Cirar (#1); Graham Ketchum (#5); Gene Williams (#5); Joshua Aguilar (#7); Rob Burlingame (#7); Todd Mills (#9). Kudos also

Texas has been one of the strongest housing markets in the country, but the percentage of green certified housing is relatively low. The research team at the Real Estate Finance and Investment Center of the McCombs School of Business at University of Texas at Austin undertook this study (authored by Greg Hallman) to evaluate the impact of LEED homes in the Texas real estate market. You can download it at https:// www.usgbc.org/resources/value-leed-homes-texas-real-estatemarket.

to CBRE’s Austin office which raised $60,000 at its annual Charity Golf Bash this year. Held at TopGolf, the event benefits Any Baby Can, Austin Habitat for Humanity (in support of CBRE’s Shelter Program), Boys & Girls Club of Austin, Combat Wounded Outdoors, Girlstart and Freedom14 Camp. ::::: With July being one of the top months for home sales and more than a third of all home buyers also being first-timers, the personalfinance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2017’s Best & Worst Places for FirstTime Home Buyers. Analysts took the pulse of real estate in 300 cities of varying sizes using 23 key metrics, from housing affordability to real-estate tax rate to property-crime rate.

Their findings revealed that Texas is a VERY hot market: 1) McKinney; 2) Frisco; 3) Allen; and 7) Richardson.

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Development and construction of new commercial real estate in the United States – office, industrial, warehouse and retail – generates significant economic growth at the state and national levels.

This annual study, “The Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate,” published by the NAIOP Research Foundation, measures the contribution to GDP, salaries and wages generated and jobs supported from the development and operations of commercial real estate. Go to: http://www.naiop. org/en/Research/Our-Research/Reports/Economic-Impacts-of-Commercial-Real-Estate-2017.aspx

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ric Owen Moss, FAIA, has been building in Culver City, CA for nearly 30 years. His portfolio is quite astounding, but most would agree that Pterodactyl (completed in 2015) still stand outs. Moss, a co-founder and the former dean of the Southern California Institute of Architecture is a master of the West Coast’s contemporary design.

Sitting on top of a 4-level parking structure that was designed and built in 1998, the building is an odd array of nine box-like shapes that jut out at diverse angles like a “Transformers” toy. (Each of those ‘boxes’ organize program elements connected by a second floor [interior] bridge.) Pterodactyl demonstrates the way Moss’s buildings in the Hayden Tract of Culver City create a new order in the act of disruption.

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Sleek, ideal solution for Apple Watch users who are in need of a convenient, easily accessible place to store, charge and showcase their device • Elevated height and angled view allows users to access and retain full functionality of their Apple Watch while on the stand • Cable management system provides clutter-free workspace • Sleek design provides aesthetically pleasing environment • Available in gold, space grey or silver

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• Wireless, with multi-pairing Bluetooth technology, allowing the keyboard to pair with up to 4 different devices at the same time • Each paired device has its own key above the number pad • Keyboard can be paired to a range of devices, including: Mac, PC, iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch), Android

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Urbanears: Plattan 2

Grown-up version of the Urbanears classic, upgraded to deliver next-level experience in sound and ergonomic, while staying true to the legacy of a headphone that has sold in the millions • Improved frequency response for clearer definition, extra isolating ear cushions, and a 3D Hinge for a more customized fit • 3D Hinge gives the headphones some impressive flexibility, adapting to the shape of your head for a perfect fit • Re-tuned and reconstructed for a clearer, more well-defined listening experience with extended Frequency response • Thicker and softer than ever before, Plattan 2’s ear cushions create the ideal, isolated listening environment • ZoundPlug lets you share your music with your best bud, or a full daisy chain of friends. Simply plug into another pair of headphones via the empty ear cap outlet and enjoy.

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Living in the 21 st Century

Being poor sure takes up a lot of a person’s time.

itexco Financial Tower is a 68-story, 861-foot skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam. At completion in 2010, it became the tallest building in Vietnam. (It is now the third tallest in the country, but remains the tallest in the city.) It is owned by Bitexco Group, a Vietnamese multi-industry corporation, with a focus on real estate development.

The Tower is an international standard mixed use project which includes 409,000 square feet of premium Grade A office space (from the 7th to 65th floors), five-stories of retail, a food court and seven screen multiplex cinema. At the 49th floor, Saigon Skydeck offers 360 degree panoramic views of Ho Chi Minh City. From floors 50 to 52, there are food and beverage establishments, including a fine dining restaurant and bar/nightclub.

The tower was designed by Carlos Zapata, Design Principal and Founder of Carlos Zapata Studio (www.cz-studio.com). Zapata was born in Venezuela but is based in New York City.

He drew inspiration for this skyscraper’s unique shape from Vietnam’s national flower - the lotus. (The helipad cantilevers from the 52nd floor and resembles a blossoming lotus bud; it extends 72 feet out from the main structure, and is strong enough to carry a helicopter up to 3 tons of weight.)

In 2013, CNN.com named the Bitexco Financial Tower one of the 25 Great Skyscraper Icons of Construction. And in 2015, Thrillist.com named the Bitexco Financial Tower the #2 Coolest Skyscraper in the World.

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October 3 BOMA Fort Worth | Luncheon 4 BOMA Dallas | Happy Hour 4 AIA Dallas | AIA Dallas Built Design Awards: Juror Forum at HKS 4 CREW Fort Worth | Luncheon 5 AIA Dallas | AIA Dallas Built Design Awards Announcement Celebration 7 AGC San Antonio | Safety Fair and BBQ CookOff XXIV 9 CREW Austin | 14th Annual Golf Adventure at The Hills of Lakeway 10-13 IREM | Global Summit in Chicago, IL 12 NTCRA | STAR | The 21st Recyclers Golf Tournament at Tierra Verde Golf Club 12 BOMA Austin | Movie Night at the Village 12 AIA Fort Worth | Sporting Clay Event 12 USGBC |Texas Energy Summit in Houston 13 BOMA San Antonio | Sporting Clay Tournament 16 ASA North Texas | Golf Tournament 17 BOMA Dallas | Monthly Luncheon 17 CREW Austin | Luncheon 18 CREW Dallas | Luncheon 18 IFMA | World Workplace Conference & Expo – Houston, TX 18 IREM Austin | Trends at Alamo Drafthouse South 19 Fort Worth IREM | Top Golf Event 19 BOMA Fort Worth | Sporting Clay Tournament 19 BOMA Austin | ShootOut at Reunion Ranch 19 IREM San Antonio | Luncheon 19 RECA | Charity Golf Classic 21 NTCRA | 21st Annual Recyclers Golf Tournament 22-25 STAR | Recycling Summit in Austin 25 SCR | Breakfast at Globe Life Park in Arlington 25 Austin AGC | Construction Leadership Council Fall Kickoff Happy Hour 25-28 ICSC | US Shopping Center Law Conference 26 BOMA Dallas | Night at the Races at Lone Star Park 26 AIA Dallas | Tour of Homes Premiere Party

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November 1 CREW Forth Worth | Luncheon 2 AIA Dallas | KRob Awards Announcement & Gallery Show 4 TEXO | Softball Tournament 9 BOMA Austin | Monthly Luncheon 10 BOMA Dallas | Annual Gala 14 BOMA Fort Worth | Luncheon 15 CREW Dallas | Monthly Luncheon 16 IREM Fort Worth | Luncheon at Ridglea Country Club 16 CCIM North Texas | Luncheon 19 AIA Dallas/TEXO | Bark+Build Housewarming Party at NorthPark Center 28 BOMA Dallas | Monthly Luncheon 30 Austin AGC | Networking Event at Top Golf

December 5 BOMA Fort Worth Holiday Luncheon 6 SCR | Breakfast at Ridglea Country Club 6 CREW Fort Worth | Luncheon 7 AIA Dallas | Holiday Party 7 CREW Austin | Holiday Party 7 TEXO | Holiday and Awards Gala 8 CREW Dallas | Holiday Awards Luncheon and Awards Ceremony 12 AIA Dallas | Credit Carnival: Food Preparedness Areas 14 IREM Fort Worth | Holiday Luncheon at Joe T. Garcia’s 14 BOMA Austin | Holiday Luncheon at Austin Country Club 14 AGC San Antonio | Holiday Open House 14 IREM San Antonio | Holiday Party at Argyle Club 16 SIOR North Texas | Holiday Party

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1 Petey from Little Rascals. The pooch who originated the role of Pete the pup in “The Little Rascals” (formerly, “Our Gang”) was a pit bull, named Pal the Wonder Dog, who had a partially discolored circle around his eye. When he was cast in “Our Gang,” makeup artists simply completed the circle with dye, creating one of the most memorable canine looks in pop culture history. When Pal passed away in 1930, his son Pete took over the iconic role. To this day, when “Little Rascals” remakes are filmed, a circle is drawn around one of the canine actor’s eyes to replicate the physical trait that occurred naturally on Pal. 2 Flash Gordon is the hero of an adventure comic strip created by and originally drawn by Alex Raymond. First published in January of1934, the strip was inspired by and created to compete with the already established Buck Rogers adventure strip. comic strip has been translated into a wide variety of media, including motion pictures, television and animated series. The latest version, a Flash Gordon television series, appeared on the Syfy channel in 2007–2008.

3 Buck Rogers is a fictional adventure character created by Philip Francis Nowlan in the novella, Armageddon 2419 A.D., and subsequently appearing in multiple media. Nowlan adapted the first episode from Armageddon 2419, A.D. into a comic strip and changed the hero’s name from “Anthony” to “Buck”.

Its first newspaper appearance was in January of 1929. Later adaptations included a film serial, a television series (in which his first name was changed from “Anthony” to “William”), and other formats. The adventures of Buck Rogers in comic strips, movies, radio and television became an important part of American popular culture which paralleled the development of space technology in the 20th century and introduced Americans to outer space as a familiar environment for swashbuckling adventure. Buck Rogers has been credited with bringing into popular media the concept of space exploration, following in the footsteps of literary pioneers such as Jules Verne, H. G. Wells and Edgar Rice Burroughs.

4 Beetle Bailey (begun on September 4, 1950) is an American comic strip created by cartoonist Mort Walker.

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and Walker’s sons Neal, Brian and Greg Walker. The latter is currently credited on the strip. The characters in the early strip were modeled after Walker’s fraternity brothers at the University of Missouri. During the strip’s first year, Beetle quit school and enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he has remained ever since. Most of the humor in Beetle Bailey revolves around the inept characters stationed at Camp Swampy (inspired

by Camp Crowder, where Walker had once been stationed while in the Army). Private Bailey is a lazy sort who usually naps and avoids work, and thus is often the subject of verbal and physical chastising from his supervisor, Sergeant Snorkel.

Beetle is always seen with a hat or helmet covering his forehead and eyes.

5 Yosemite Sam is an American animated cartoon character in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The was inspired

by Yosemite National Park. Along with Elmer Fudd, Sam is the archenemy of Bugs Bunny. He is commonly depicted as an extremely aggressive gun-slinging prospector, outlaw, pirate, or cowboy with a hair-trigger temper and an intense hatred of rabbits, Bugs particularly.

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6 Andy’s Gang was a children’s television program broadcast from 1955 to 1960, hosted by actor Andy Devine.

Regular characters were Midnight the Cat, Squeaky the Mouse (portrayed by a hamster), and Grandie the Talking Piano. 1, a big black cat, would sometimes operate an organ grinder. Midnight would also sometimes say “Nice” in a falsetto meow when asked what she thought about something.

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Contributing Editor Rose-Mary Rumbley asks: Did you know the first Texas flag was created in Georgia?

Contributing Editor Tony Barbieri’s Legal View examines The Good Samaritan Law in Texas - what can/should/ must you do? We profile in pictures New York-based architectural firm Studio Libeskind. (see page 16 in this issue) Contributing Editor Angela O’Byrne’s Amazing Buildings looks at the Lego House in Billund, Denmark— which will open in September and resembles 21 white blocks stacked on top of one another. A pictorial of the 21 new sites added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List including the sacred island of Okinoshima in southwestern Japan (which bars female visitors). A look at the new Dallas Cowboys practice facility. Of course, there will be our affiliates news and events, UnReal estate/ The Wow Factor, Diversions, You’re Going to Call Me What, In The Loop, our quarterly Contest and much MUCH more.

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hoose which of the multipole choice the TV phrase goes with and circle it. Then, send your entry (by email to editor@crestnetwork.com or fax to 817.924.7116) on or before October 1st and you could win one of the prizes shown on page 56 or another valuable prize. At least one winner from Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Atlanta will be chosen.

1. Hawaii 5-0 “____’em, Danno.” a)Tag c) Book

b) Cuff d) Plug

2. Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

“Is that your _____ answer?” a) Serious c) Complete

b) Final d) Intelligent

contest

Popular TV Phrases

6. Star Wars “Live long and _________.”

11. Mission Impossible “This tape will ________ in five seconds.”

16. Seinfeld “No ______ for you!”

a) procreate c) perspire

a) Disappear c) Self-erase

a) Milk c) Service

b) persevere d) prosper

7. The Honeymooners “One of these days, ______, pow!

Right in the kisser.” a) Bertha c) Gertie

b) Alice d) Joyce

b) Self-destruct d) Repeat

12. Get Smart “Sorry about that, _____.”

17. Laugh-In “_____ it to me”

a) Boss c) Chief

a) Give c) Sock

b) Champ d) Butch

b) Food d) Soup

b) Hand d) Bang

3. The News with Walter Cronkite “And that’s the way _____”

8. Alice “Kiss my ____!”

a) the cookie crumbles b) it is b) it happened d) it should be

a) sassy pants c) grits

4.Diff’rent Strokes “Whatchu __________ ‘bout, Willis?”

9. All in the Family “_______ yourself, Edith”

14. Hill Street Blues “Let’s be _______ out there”

19. How I Met Your Mother “It’s gonna be _________.”

a) beefin’ c) thinkin’

a) Stifle c) Shush

a) Careful c) Mindful

a) Legendary c) Incredible

b) blabbin’ d) talkin’

b) sweet petunia d) holy grail

b) Control d) Go sing to

13. Saturday Night Live “That’s what _____ said.”

18. ABC’s Wide World of Sports “The thrill of victory, the agony of ____.”

a) The man c) He

a) My feet c) The trial

b) The woman d) She

b) Alert d) Aware

b) Defeat d) The loss

b) Magnificent d) Unbelievable

5. Pee Wee Herman’s Great Adventure “I know you are, but _____ am I?”

10. Andy’s Gang “Pluck you magic ______, Froggy.”

15. South Park “Oh, my God! They killed _______!”

20. Everybody Loves Raymond “Holy _______!”

a) what c) where

a) Wand c) Dingle

a) Stevie c) Jimmy

a) Batman c) Crap

b) who d) why

b) Worts d) Twanger

b) Kenny d) Teddy

b) Moley d) Cannoli

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