THE BLUEPRINT

THE TOBY AWARDS

Pictures of BOMA’s 2021 winners of the International Outstanding Building of the Year designations. 20

THE FASTEST GROWING CITIES IN THE U.S. AND WORLDWIDE

With thanks to the Visual Capitalist, a graphic view the pace at which cities are growing.

FEATURES

NEGOTIATING

HISTORIC CHANGE

RESHORING

Eric Voyles of TexAmerica Center looks at how the pandemic is affecting the appeal and benefits of offshoring.

REAL ESTATE F THE FU URE-TELOSA

The idea of Marc Lore and the design of Bjarke Ingels will create a Utopia in the American Southwest.

THE ARCHITECTURE OF ATHENS, GREECE

A pictorial of the birthplace of democracy— renowned for its monuments.

THE 2021 REME AWARDS

IREM’s annual honorees for Real Estate Management Excellence.

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IMPROVING INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Dave Harris Kolada introduces us to the latest smart devices in healthy air technology.

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HOW TO BOOST CELL SIGNAL IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

Jeff Gudewicz of Wilson Electronics tells you how to do it quickly and easily.

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24 AMAZ NG BU LDINGS –BRINGING THE COSMIC DOWN TO EARTH

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PRODUCT REVIEW –WYND PLUS

THE OFFICE APOCALYPSE

Richard Rubin, founder & CEO of Repvblik, examines the conversion and reuse of distressed commercial properties.

THE MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS OF LOS ANGELES

A pictorial of the second largest city in the United States.

BOOK REVIEWS

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ESTATE

BUSINESS

Contributing Editor Rose-Mary Rumbley fondly looks at Sam Houston and his family(ies).

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THE PAGE

An historical low point for the U.S. Supreme Court -Bradwell v. Illinois.

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EGAL VIEW – MANAGING MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDINGS

The Happiest Cities In Which To Buy A Home

Mortgage Advisor’s AI facial recognition tool studied buyers in the U.S. and around the world. 36

Contributing Editor Anthony Barbieri looks at what you need to know.

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ARTCH TECTURE

Kal Gajoum paints striking city portraits –with a palette knife! YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP (OH, WAIT. SOMEBODY DID.)

Jerry West and Bob Dole.

The CDC issues guidelines for politically correct speech.

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ROXANA TOFAN: Profiles of Survival.

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CRAIG GOODLIFFE (P. 47) is the CEO of Cyberbacker, one of the fastest growing remote working companies, which currently provides online services to over 1000 companies around the world. He is currently an Executive MAPS Coach for real estate business owners.

DAVE HARRIS KOLADA (P. 29) is a managing partner at Greensoil PropTech Ventures of Toronto, whose mission is to digitize and decarbonize the built environment, the biggest asset class on the planet, and which is responsible for up to 40% of global energy-related CO2 emissions. GSPV invests in early to mid-stage venture capital opportunities, in North America, Europe and Isra el, that make real estate more productive, efficient and sustainable.

ROSE-MARY RUMBLEY (P. 48) holds a Ph.D. in communications from the University of North Texas. She is a well-known speaker in Texas and enjoys researching each and every topic. She is a Contributing Editor of and Herstory appears in every issue.

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ANTHONY BARBIERI (P. 50) is a shareholder at Kessler Collins, where he enjoys a broad legal practice. He has been a speaker for ICSC, IREM, and BOMA, has taught continuing legal education seminars, and has been named a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star for many years, as well as being a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. He and his wife, Cathy, enjoy traveling and spending time with their extended families, getting involved in their church and supporting the community through various programs – including raising awareness of muscular dystrophy, education and exercise to fight heart disease, providing care and treatment for autism, and counseling domestic-violence victims. He is also a Contributing Editor of and his Legal View appears in every issue.

JEFF GUDEWICZ (P. 31) is Chief Product Officer at Wilson Electronics, an industry leader in cellular signal repeater technology dedicated to delivering wireless network coverage to everyone, everywhere.

IVAN FRIEDMAN (P. 40) is president and CEO of RCS Real Estate Advisors, a leading national retail real estate advisory firm that has advised some America’s largest chains on lease restructuring and other financial matters for over four decades.

ANGELA O’BYRNE (P. 32) is the president of national architecture, design-build, and real estate development firm Perez, APC. She champions the principles of smart growth in her home community of New Orleans and in her frequent travels across the country and abroad. Born in Cali, Colombia, Angela is a licensed architect in over a dozen states, a licensed general contractor in Louisiana, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and a member of the National CREW Network (Commercial Real Estate Women) Board of Directors. A singer, golfer, music-lover, and globetrotter, she relishes spending free time with her three grown children and large extended family. She is a Contributing Editor of and her Amazing Buildings feature appears in every issue.

ROXANA TOFAN (P. 37) is the owner of Clear Integrity Group in San Antonio, Texas and the company’s principal broker in Texas, Ohio and South Carolina. Her main focus is multifamily commercial brokerage in San Antonio area and property management. She enjoys taking over nonperforming properties and turning them around. She is also a Contributing Editor of and her Profiles of Survival will appear in every issue. In addition to her company, her passion is giving back to the community as she volunteers for various support organizations such as Boy Scouts of America, Special Olympics, Alzheimer’s Association and supporting the military. She loves to travel with her teenage children and supporting their extra-curricular activities.

ERIC VOYLES (P. 43) the Executive Vice President & Chief Economic Development Officer at TexAmericas Center, is a seasoned public-private partnership economic developer with more than 25 years of progressive experience in regional economic, community and real estate development.

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