Elizabeth recently gave a presentation at the 2018 Housing Matters! Conference in Bloomington, IL, with Dena Bell of IFF. Titled “Models for Affordable Housing Scattered Site Developments: Two Case Studies and Perspectives,” their presentation provided both a developer’s and an architect’s perspective on design, regulatory review, and construction processes, and focused on two scattered site…
David recently participated in the Ironman 70.3 Steelhead in Benton Harbor, Michigan. An impressive challenge for any endurance athlete, the triathlon race format included a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and ½ marathon (13.1 miles). Way to go, David!
Todd and Heidi recently represented WJW on the 11th Annual IHC Bike Ride, an outing to support the work of the Illinois Housing Council (IHC). As part of IHC’s biggest annual fundraising event, the ride took place over the course of a few hours on the Calumet-Sag Bike Trail, the newest addition to the Cook County…
Jane recently completed and passed the WELL AP exam, earning the WELL AP™ credential and becoming one of 3,280 total WELL APs worldwide. The WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) credential denotes expertise in the WELL Building Standard™ and healthy building strategies, and a commitment to advancing human health and wellness in buildings and communities. It explores how…
WJW Partner Heidi Wang recently gave a brown bag lunch presentation to staff members at IFF helping them to explore concepts of Universal Access and Universal Design. IFF is a mission-driven lender, real estate consultant, and developer that seeks to help communities thrive by creating opportunities for low-income communities and people with disabilities. Heidi’s talk…
WJW welcomes Ian Kemler to the office for the summer of 2018! Ian will receive his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan in April of 2019, with a special focus on healthcare design. In his free time, Ian enjoys reading and watching the NBA as an avid fan of the Celtics. Welcome,…
Lauren joined WJW in 2017 after relocating to Chicago. Before joining the team, she worked for ten years at a firm in Philadelphia on a broad range of project types, including healthcare, multi-family apartments, senior housing, and retail centers. She is committed to sustainable design and has prior experience designing projects to green building standards,…
WJW was well-represented at this year’s Illinois Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing. In addition to hosting a booth and attending a variety of educational sessions, Heidi was one of the featured panelists in the Designing Accessible Housing for Independent Seniors session.
Andrew joined WJW in the fall of 2017. Previously, Andrew worked for a design-build firm focusing on high-end single-family residential and hospitality projects throughout Chicago. Andrew graduated from Auburn University with Bachelor degrees in both Architecture and Interior Architecture. While in school, he participated in a foreign studies program which took him to Istanbul, Turkey…
Kat was recently highlighted as one of three featured alums on The Illinois School of Architecture Blog. In her interview, she offers advice to current and future Architecture students, talks about her favorite classes, and mentions the work she is doing currently at WJW.
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