Architectural firm enjoys growth spurt.SBLM SBLM Sustaining Base Leadership and Management SBLM School of Building and Land Management Architects saw dramatic growth in 2006, adding a Development Division, establishing a Transportation Division, and laying the groundwork for a new office in London, due to open in mid-2007, reports Joshua Burdick, president. The number of employees has grown from 62 to more than 100. One of the new hires was Ed Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , AIA AIA - Application Integration Architecture , an industry veteran with more than 36 years of experience in architecture, city planning city planning, process of planning for the improvement of urban centers in order to provide healthy and safe living conditions, efficient transport and communication, adequate public facilities, and aesthetic surroundings. , and urban design. "The Transportation Group will design airport, train, ferry, and subway facilities, as well as automotive and pedestrian traffic solutions," says Burdick. "Because it is extremely interesting and complex work, and because Ed's reputation in this industry is impressive, it made sense for us to diversify in this direction." Other new employees have joined SBLM from Insite, the development consultancy, which was formerly an affiliate of SBLM and is now officially part of the firm. The Insite team specializes in studying the feasibility and highest performance for new buildings, additions, adaptive reuse Adaptive reuse is the process of adapting old structures for new purposes. When the original use of a structure changes or is no longer required, as with older buildings from the industrial revolution, architects have the opportunity to change the primary function of the and restoration projects. The inclusion of Insite, along with the launch of the Transportation Division, will create an even wider footing for the firm's practices, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Mr. Burdick. "I'm optimistic that the firm will be able take on more challenging projects in 2007 and experience further growth--until I start to lose my hair," he says. "In addition, the firm is considering the appointments of new partners in the near future." SBLM is also expanding geographically, now that plans are moving forward to open a new office in London. SBLM already has offices in Miami, Florida and Dublin, Ireland. "It's an exciting time for us," Burdick comments. "We have much to look forward to in 2007." |
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