Fentress Architects Take Home Three Prestigious Design Awards and Colorado Architect of the Year


Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 05, 2012

The American Institute of Architects has recognized Curtis Fentress as the 2012 Colorado Architect of the year and acknowledged two of Fentress Architects most innovative designs. The Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine has won both the 2012 AIA Colorado Honor Award for Built Architecture and the 2012 AIA Denver Merit Award for Built Architecture. Mineta-San Jose International Airport Terminal B has won the 2012 AIA Colorado Merit Award for Built Architecture.

Were deeply honored and humbled by these awards, said Curtis Fentress. Its a testament to the artistry and dedication of our teams. Theyre the ones who turned these ideas into reality.

Curtis Fentress, FAIA, RIBA

Awarded: 2012 AIA Colorado Architect of the Year

Curtis Fentress career illustrates how design excellence can elevate and transform the publics understanding and experience of architecture. Fentress body of work is replete with projects uniquely appropriate to their communities architecture with humanism at its heart, designed to stand the test of time. For over three decades, Curtis Fentress and his team have focused on designing enduring public architecture, applying the firms expertise and resources to elevate the human experience in public buildings.

His buildings are keenly aligned with their environmental context, culture and intent. His design philosophy developed through work on Colorado projects such as 1999 Broadway, with its blend of modernist elements that never the less relate to the historic nature of the Holy Ghost Church with which it shares space; Denver International Airport, which quickly became a regional icon and one of the most recognized airports in the world; and vital life-safety work on the beloved Colorado State Capitol. In 2009, Fentress was the first and only architect to be inducted into the Visit Denver Tourism Hall of Fame, honoring the impact his projects have had on the physical, economic and civic landscapes of the region.

Under his direction, Fentress Architects has won more than 400 awards and accolades, including 80 awards from his peers in the AIA, and has won 34 national and international competitions. A Fellow of the AIA, Fentress and his firm have designed $ 27 billion of architectural projects worldwide, visited by over 350 million people annually. He serves widely as a lecturer at colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad.

Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine

Awarded: 2012 AIA Colorado Honor Award for Built Architecture; 2012 AIA Denver Merit Award for Built Architecture

Located adjacent to the Salk Institute and UCSD campus, the Sanford Consortium of Regenerative Medicine serves five world leaders in life sciences research, including the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, the Scripps Research Institute, the Sanford/Burnham Medical Research Institute, the University of California San Diego, and the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology.

The client challenged the team to design a building that will enhance communications between the best minds in biomedical regenerative research. To create this collaboratory, designers shifted the typical lab plan and created open research neighborhoods, that come together in common use informal lounge-like spaces where chance meetings and interactions between professionals of different disciplines may occur. Private office pods for principal investigators are cantilevered from a walkway and external to the main building envelope, offering views of the Torrey Pines Golf Course, the historic Glideport, and the Pacific Ocean. On track to achieve LEED Gold certification, the project also includes a caf

GSMIs Mobile Marketing Strategies Summit (MMSS) Coming to Boston in Three Weeks: September 19 – 20, 2012


Boston, MA (PRWEB) August 28, 2012

Just three weeks away, GSMI is excited to be hosting its fourth installment of the Mobile Marketing Strategies Summit (MMSS) at the Hilton Boston Back Bay in Boston, MA. The Summit includes dedicated B2B and B2C tracks, providing attendees with

Synergis Education Appoints Three Top Executives

(PRWEB) July 13, 2012

Synergis Education is pleased to announce the addition of three key team members to its executive ranks.

Clay Gillespie joins Synergis as Chief Marketing Officer; Lowell Vande Kamp has been appointed Chief Technology Officer, and John J. Donohue, Ph.D., joins Synergis as Chief Learning Officer.

Synergis Education is privileged to welcome three distinguished leaders to our already strong management team, Said Norm Allgood, CEO of Synergis Education. Each of our new executives brings a wealth of experience in and outside higher education, and each shares our mission to construct vibrant, sustainable and reputable adult learning environments for our partners, and deliver superior learning outcomes for their students.

Following is additional information on Synergis Educations three newest executives:

Clay Gillespie, Chief Marketing Officer, Synergis Education:

Clay brings more than 20 years of progressive marketing experience to Synergis Education. Throughout his career, Clay has launched, shaped and guided multiple high profile brands across numerous industries, including higher education, finance, automotive, pharmaceutical, sports/entertainment, and e-commerce.

Prior to joining Synergis Education, Clay most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer for both ECPI University in Virginia and for Orbis Education in Indiana. Previous to that, Clay lead all marketing and media initiatives as Senior VP of Marketing at Career Education Corporation (CECO) a $ 2.1 billion for-profit education company with a 17-brand portfolio, three online schools and more than 90 ground campuses.

Throughout his career, Clay has delivered strong performance by effectively adapting his marketing approach to rapid changes in consumer behavior, technology, and new media, said Allgood. We are privileged to have him on our team.

Lowell Vande Kamp, Chief Technology Officer, Synergis Education:

Lowell is a 20-year technology veteran whose information technology leadership and management experience spans multiple industries including education, financial services, and organizational development. His technical capabilities include software, hardware, networking and telecommunications.

For the past 12 years, Lowell has focused on higher education systems, moving from a Software Director with Apollo Group in 2000, to serving as Vice President of Software for Education Management Corporation.

As a lifelong learner, Lowell is passionate about improving both the way that we teach and the way that we learn said Allgood. The alignment of his personal mission with those of our partners makes Lowell a significant asset to us all.

John J. Donohue, Chief Learning Officer, Synergis Education:

Dr. Donohue is a higher educational professional with an outstanding record in teaching, administration and leadership, having worked in both public and private two- and four-year institutions. He has designed, implemented and taught programs leading to associates, bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees, and has served as tenured professor, dean, vice president, provost and acting president. Dr. Donohue is an expert on curricular design and program development and brings over twenty-five years of experience in these areas to Synergis Education.

Prior to joining Synergis, Dr. Donohue worked at several colleges and universities that were committed to curricular innovation and the design of programs targeted to serve the needs of non-traditional learners. During his tenure as chief academic officer at three different colleges, he provided academic leadership that led to dynamic program, curricular, and institutional development. Dr. Donohue also has served as a consultant for chief executive officers in higher education, providing analyses of program costs and benefits and creating analytic tools that assist institutions to support organizational mission while simultaneously improving operational return on investment.

Dr. Donohue most recently spent almost six years as Chief Academic Officer at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven Connecticut. Prior to joining Albertus Magnus College, he was Vice President for Academic Affairs at DYouville College. He began his career in higher education in 1987 in Adelphi Universitys University College, a division of the institution that focused on special programs for adult learners. He also served as Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at SUNY Morrisville, and became Chief Academic Officer of Medaille College and ultimately was selected to serve as that institutions acting president.

Dr. Donohue brings significant experience in strategic planning, new program development, online program development, and institutional accreditation, said Allgood. Our organization, our partners and their students will benefit significantly from his expertise.

ABOUT SYNERGIS

Synergis is a premium, full-service provider of educational services designed for college and university leaders who are not satisfied with the status quo. We assist our partner institutions in gaining regional prominence, enrollment growth, and overall sustainability through continual improvement and best practices. Synergis is unique among education services providers in that it is positioned to work with the entire adult higher education market, remaining agnostic as to the delivery method (online, face-to-face, blended, etc.).







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MaxKnowledge to Lead Three Sessions at 2012 APSCU Annual Convention on Best Practices to Enhance Compliance and Gainful Employment


Irvine, CA (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

In the first session, MaxKnowledge Vice President of Compliance, Cindy Bryant, will facilitate a discussion on developing and implementing an effective compliance plan. Seasoned regulatory agency and career college executives will share their personal insights in achieving compliance & quality. All Aboard for the Compliance Journey: Whats Your Destination? is scheduled for Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 10:15 AM.

In the second session, MaxKnowledge Vice President of Learning Initiatives, Robert Starks Jr., will discuss how career colleges can leverage social media to support and enhance graduate employment. The session will provide practical strategies for career services staff to help graduates effectively market themselves through a variety of social media platforms. Does Your Career Center Speak #Hashtag: How to Leverage Social Media is scheduled for Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 3:00 PM.

In the third session, MaxKnowledge Vice President of Training, Jay Hollowell, will address the critical need for enhanced collaboration between career colleges and employers. The session will provide proven strategies and techniques to support gainful employment of graduates. Taking Employer Advisory Committees to the Next Level: Expanding Member Roles and Opportunities is scheduled for Friday, June 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM.

Additionally, MaxKnowledge and the Imagine America Foundation will be hosting an Advisory Meeting for the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 9 AM. This meeting is by invitation only. APSCU Convention attendees can visit with MaxKnowledge at booth #625 in the Exhibit Hall.

About MaxKnowledge

MaxKnowledge is the chosen employee training provider for over 1,000 career colleges and universities representing both traditional and online institutions. With a decade of experience and over 100 online courses, MaxKnowledge has become the leading provider of professional development and continuing education opportunities for career college personnel. Over 25 educational associations have partnered with MaxKnowledge to provide online training services to their member schools.

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), MaxKnowledge’s strategic partnership with the Imagine America Foundation, provides turnkey employee development solutions with a proven return on investment as independently reported by the ROI Institute

The House Designers Unveil Three New House Plans, Custom T-Shirts and Fathers Day Promo


Portland, OR (PRWEB) June 13, 2012

The House Designers, which is comprised of the leading architects and designers in the United States, is pleased to announce the addition of three new house plans to its collection of over 6,000 best-selling online house plans.

These new designs all feature an open floor plan for easy living, sustainable building products and design techniques and offer flexible living spaces like bonus rooms to meet the changing needs of homeowners.

Our designers and architects are committed to providing the best quality, most innovative house plans for consumers and builders at the most affordable price, said Tammy Crosby, COO of The House Designers. Our pre-drawn house plans are designed by the countrys top architects with cutting-edge design details like master bedrooms on the first floor, home offices, mudrooms and outdoor living areas.

The House Designers offers an easy-to-navigate website that allows visitors to browse specific architectural styles and popular collections as well as an advanced search page with lots of design preference options. Visitors can narrow search results with options like porch preferences, garage location and master bedroom placement just to name a few.

Each plan page includes detailed information about the layout including foundation options, cost-to-build estimates, high quality color photography and renderings and lots of interior images of actual homes built.

In addition to offering thousands of best-selling house plans, The House Designers has an in-house modification department to customize plans, a customized cost-to-build estimator and home plan specialists to assist consumers and builders in finding the perfect house plan. Visitors who purchase a house plan can receive a free custom t-shirt by visiting The House Designers on Facebook.

Here are three new home designs fresh from the drawing board, which have been recently been added to thehousedesigners.com:

The sleek, modern one story Riverside House Plan is an extremely efficient floor plan for 2,334 square feet. It features an office, three generously sized bedrooms, optional basement foundation and a three-car garage. The kitchen is a cooks dream with plenty of countertop space, storage and the latest in high-end appliances. View additional images and the floor plan of this new modern house plan: http://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/riverside-3058/

This small contemporary green house plan was designed to be economical to build and maintain while not compromising functionality and aesthetics. It features a perfectly square building envelope that is 1,350 square feet. An open floor plan makes for easy living and entertaining and features all the latest in energy efficient kitchen, lighting and HVAC products. View additional images and the floor plan of the Hummingbird h3 floor plan: http://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/hummingbird-h3-4382/

The Chambre de Benissez House Plan is a new Craftsman house plan with a charming rustic exterior featuring a wraparound porch and covered lanai. The dining room has a butler’s pantry, which leads to an island kitchen and view into the vaulted great room with a comfortable and open gathering space. The master suite is secluded and features a spa bath, coffee bar and over 100 square feet of closet space. View additional images and the floor plans, including two alternate second floor plans and a bonus room above the garage: http://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/chambre-de-benissez-4440/

In honor of Fathers Day The House Designers is pleased to offer up to $ 100 off of all house plans as well as free shipping from Friday, June 15 through midnight of June 17, 2012. Consumers simply need to like The House Designers on Facebook to receive the promo code.

ABOUT THE HOUSE DESIGNERS: The House Designers is a leading, online residential house plan provider representing top U.S. architects and designers who comprise the majority of pre-drawn plans in America. THD has the best-selling, most popular house plans in America all under one roof owned and operated directly by the designers. THD has clients who have built their homes in every state in the U.S. and in 56 countries around the globe.







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Local Wisdom Wins Three Communicator Awards


Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) June 12, 2012

Local Wisdom today announced that it is the recipient of three Communicator Awards one gold and two silver – by the International Academy of the Visual Arts for excellence in communications in 2012. The awards recognize the Local Wisdom mobile weather application, Weatherwise as well as the Local Wisdom website.

Local Wisdom won the Gold Award of Excellence in the Mobile App category for Weatherwise and its associated weather themes, available on http://www.weatherwiseapp.com. The digital agency also received two Silver Awards of Distinction for the Local Wisdom website in the areas of Visual Appeal and Web Applications/Services.

We are honored to add the Communicators Awards to the other Weatherwise awards we received last year from the Art Directors Club of NJ, said Shawn Venkat, VP, Local Wisdom. We put 150% into everything we do whether its our client work or internal projects so its wonderful to be recognized for our hard work.

RJay Haluko, Creative Director, and R&D team members Patrick Pierson, Ryan Bailey, and Chris Smith are responsible for the creative and technical work behind Weatherwise, including their work on the hand-drawn illustrations and user interface. With over 220,000 downloads and featured on Gizmodo, Weatherwise is a visually entertaining way to view weather using animated landscapes and personas using an iPhone or Android device. The refresh of the Local Wisdom website was made possible through the creative talents of Haluko and Pinaki Kathiari and the development expertise of Melissa Penta, front-end developer at Local Wisdom.

The Communicator Awards is an international awards program that honors creative excellence for communication professionals. Founded in 1994 by communication professionals, The Communicator Awards is an annual competition honoring the best in advertising, corporate communications, public relations and identity work for print, video, interactive and audio. The Communicator Awards is sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms.

About Local Wisdom Labs

Founded in 2011, Local Wisdom Labs was built as a creative outlet for employees, an inspiration for clients, and to expand the overall company expertise, all while fueling the passion for digital. The results include: Weatherwise, a reimagined mobile weather app; Photomash, a photo app that lets users remix their images; and Wooble Attack, a mobile twist to a classic arcade game. To find out more, please visit http://www.LocalWisdom.com/labs.

About Local Wisdom

Founded in 1999, Local Wisdom is a digital agency headquarted in Princeton Junction, NJ specializing in architecture, design, development and curation of Internet and Intranet sites, web applications and mobile apps. Delivering custom, digital solutions that drive business growth, Local Wisdoms roster of clients include Johnson & Johnson, ELS Educational Services, Purdue Pharma L.P., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and other Fortune companies. To learn more about Local Wisdom, visit http://www.localwisdom.com.







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