Jim comes to WJA after a project management internship in Paris and study abroad program in building engineering. He is thrilled to be back in Chicago and working at his second internship with WJA. Jim received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Illinois, and completed the school’s Versailles architecture program. He…
Indian Trail Apartments in Lawrenceville, Illinois, recently received Enterprise Green Communities Certification. This 44-unit development features 6 one-bedroom, 29 two-bedroom and 9 three-bedroom units. With a rigorous standard, Enterprise Green Communities Certified Projects must achieve standards in Integrative Design, Location and Neighborhood Fabric, Site Improvements, Water Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Materials Beneficial to the Environment, Healthy…
As part of our values, Worn Jerabek staff members are committed to a variety of volunteer activities throughout the Chicago area. Below is just a small sampling of activities members of the firm were involved with this past year.
Michelle recently completed and passed the Architect Registration Examinations, and is in the process of completing her membership with the American Institute of Architects.
WJA extends a heartfelt congratulations to Michelle on her licensure and the fantastic accomplishment!
Heidi, along with other members of Architecture for Humanity-Chicago, recently completed schematic design work for the architectural design of a library and community resource center near Musoma, Tanzania. Tanzania Development Support brought together AfH-Chicago along with community-based organization UMABU (Umoja wa Maenbeleo ya Bukawaya). Over the past year and a half, Heidi along with her…
Worn Jerabek recently sponsored, and Diane and Mike recently attended, Volunteers of America-Illinois chapter’s Veterans Leadership Luncheon. The luncheon is an annual event held to convene experts and leaders in veterans affairs to discuss the challenges facing our nation’s veterans. This year’s event honorees included Sean Parnell, a U.S. Army Airborne Ranger and New York…
Members of the WJA team recently traveled to Gurnee to celebrate the grand opening of Heritage Woods of Gurnee. Heritage Woods of Gurnee is a three-story Supportive Living Facility with 105 dwelling units, consisting of a mix of 72 one-bedroom and 33 studio units; the facility is scheduled for occupancy in fall 2012. The building’s…
Members of the WJA team recently celebrated Office Manager Herb’s marriage to his husband Patrick.
Mike recently attended Gov. Pat Quinn’s signing ceremony at Hope Manor Apartments. He was signing into law a series of bills related to Veterans, Veterans housing, and affordable housing.
Diane, Mike, and Keith recently attended the grand opening of Hope Manor. Hope Manor Apartments, located at 3053 W. Franklin Blvd, includes supportive housing for up to 50 homeless Veterans and affordable housing for up to 30 Veterans requiring less intensive but longer-term housing and support. The 48,724 square foot, 4-story building has 30 studio…
