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• NAC|Architecture garnered numerous prestigious design awards and other honors in 2008. This acknowledgment means a lot to us because it recognizes our staff and clients: our staff for the exceptional creativity and passion they infuse into each project; our clients for the extraordinary inspiration and vision they bring to the collaborative design process to which they are so vital. NAC|Architecture projects selected as recipients of national- and international- level recognition; 2009 Citation of Excellence, Learning By Design: Little Cedars Elementary School, Snohomish, Washington; 2009 Honorable Mention, Learning By Design: Cavelero Mid High School, Lake Stevens, Washington; 2009 Architecture Honor Award, United States Institute for Theatre Technology: Fox Theater, Spokane, Washington; 2008 James D. MacConnell Award Finalist, Council of Educational Facility Planners International: Cavelero Mid High School, Lake Stevens, Washington (This international award recognizes an outstanding, comprehensive planning process, assessing how well a school facility supports the cademic program of the school district.); 2008 Green Design Award Showcase, School Planning & Management: Wilson High School, Tacoma, Washington; Award of Honor, C.A.S.H./AIA California Council: Gratts Primary Center and Early Education Center, Los Angeles, California; Healthcare Design Showcase: Group Health Bellevue Medical Center, Bellevue, Washington; Merit Award, AIA/Spokane: Fox Theater, Spokane, Washington; Robert Fraser Excellence in Masonry Design Award, Masonry Industry Promotion Group: West Valley High School, Spokane, Washington; ENERGY STAR Design recognition: Eastgate Elementary School, Bellevue, Washington Designated ENERGY STAR Partner; AGORA Award, Best Large Business, Greater Spokane Incorporated; ZweigWhite 2008 Hot Firm; PSMJ Resources Circle of Excellence Spotlight Firm 56 LEED Accredited Professionals; Guy Overman, AIA, LEED AP, Principal: Council of Educational Facility Planners International/Pacific Northwest Region Service Citation Award; Leon Holloway, Intern Architect: President, National Organization of Minority Architects/Seattle Chapter; Helena L. Jubany, AIA, LEED AP, Principal: Head Juror for the Annual Albuquerque AIA Honor Awards; Greg Stack, AIA, LEED AP, Principal: Head Juror for the Annual Northwest Washington AIA Design Awards; Melissa McFadgen, AIA, LEED AP, Senior Associate: 2009 President AIA/Spokane; Bruce Blackmer, FAIA, President & CEO: 2008 President of the National Architectural Accrediting Board; led the U.S. delegation that negotiated and signed the 2008 multi-national Canberra Accord on Architectural Accreditation
• Jeani Natwick Promoted to Principal: Jeani Natwick has been promoted to the position of principal. Natwick, a licensed architect, has been with the firm since 1993. Her career has been distinguished by her healthcare planning expertise and medical office designs; she has been responsible for the interior layout of most of NAC|Architecture’s medical projects over the last 15 years. “We are absolutely delighted with the leadership in healthcare facility planning that Jeani has been contributing, and we look forward to expanding our success in that market significantly with the strength she adds to an already exceptional healthcare team,” says CEO Bruce Blackmer. Currently, Natwick is working on designs for Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Cascade Medical Center in Leavenworth, Washington. Her portfolio also includes projects for Valley Hospital and Medical Center, Deaconess Medical Center, and Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington; Highline Medical Center in Burien, Washington; and St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana.
• Three School Projects Win Awards, Accolades: Gratts Primary Center and Early Education Center - 2008 C.A.S.H./AIA California Council Award of Honor; Woodrow Wilson High School (Phase I) - 2008 Learning By Design Citation of Excellence Award; Joel E. Ferris High School Gymnasium, Health and Fitness Complex - 2008 Learning By Design Citation of Excellence Award
• Staff Promotions
• NAC|Architecture Garners Prestigious Business Award: The 2008 AGORA Award for Best Large Business was recently presented to NAC|Architecture. The annual award, given out by Greater Spokane Incorporated, recognizes businesses in eastern Washington that exemplify leadership in supporting a strong economy and quality of life. Winners were selected by an independent team of judges based on criteria including company growth, marketing strategy, employee environment, response to adversity, customer service, community service, and contribution to economic development and job creation. “We are grateful for and humbled by this award and the recognition that accompanies it,” Steve McNutt, Managing Principal of the firm’s Spokane office, remarks. “Our formula for success is a simple one. Essentially it comes down to client satisfaction in product and service, and at the same time, creating a nurturing environment for our employees.”
• Trish Buzan Promoted to Technology Director: Trish Buzan, Associate AIA, has been named Technology Director of NAC|Architecture. The new position was created to establish a single leader and manager of day-to-day technology issues within the firm. “Effective use of cutting-edge technology in advancing client objectives has deep roots at NAC|Architecture. Raising the bar even higher in that commitment, we have now charged a single leader with directing this critical element of our culture,” explains Bruce E. Blackmer, FAIA, President and Chief Executive Officer. Buzan joined NAC|Architecture in 1990 as a CADD drafter. She later worked toward firm-wide CADD standards, and development and implementation of AutoCAD Architecture, becoming the firm’s CADD Manager. Buzan has been developing and leading the firm's CADD training sessions since 2001, and enhancing and maintaining the company Intranet. Most recently she has been working toward firm-wide implementation of Revit, an architectural BIM (building information modeling) software.
• NAC|Architecture Becomes ENERGY STAR Partner: As a designated ENERGY STAR Partner firm, NAC|Architecture is committed to helping clients use ENERGY STAR’s National Energy Performance Rating system and on-line Target Finder and Portfolio Manager to: think strategically about overall energy performance issues; manage and improve the energy performance of their facilities; evaluate energy performance targets and energy consumption; specify an energy performance goal in contract documents, enabling clients to compare energy consumption to energy design intent. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy created to help individuals and businesses save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient buildings, products and practices.
• KaLee Paul-Quanz Joins NAC|Architecture as Human Resources Director: NAC|Architecture has expanded its management team by naming KaLee Paul-Quanz to the role of Human Resources Director. She is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) and is a 2007-2008 Board Member of the Inland Northwest Society for Human Resource Management. She is also a member of the American Society for Training & Development. Paul-Quanz fills a newly created position that encompasses all human resources functions, including employee recruitment and placement, benefits and compensation, and training and development. “KaLee brings a wealth of experience and extensive human resources knowledge to NAC|Architecture,” explains Bruce E. Blackmer, FAIA, president and CEO. “She will play an instrumental role in helping ensure we recruit and maintain a staff whose skills and expertise continue to meet the needs of our clients, particularly as we continue to grow geographically and in the market sectors we serve.” Paul-Quanz most recently held human resource positions at Inland Northwest Bank and Numerica Credit Union. She is actively involved with the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, American Diabetes Association and Junior Achievement in the Spokane Public Schools.
• NAC|Architecture Named One of the “Top 25 Best Architecture Firms to Work For": Staff enthusiasm has resulted in NAC|Architecture being named one of the “Top 25 Best Architecture Firms to Work For” in the nation. Better than making the prestigious “Top 25” list is the knowledge that it was our staff who placed us there. As part of the survey conducted by ZweigWhite, they were asked to share their experience with NAC|Architecture. Our firm was selected based on our commitment to provide a positive work environment and challenging and interesting design opportunities for our staff.
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