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N Highlighting thriving business owners and leaders NJ Business Podcast features DIGroup Architecture EW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Vincent My- ers, AIA, LEED AP , personal journey toward ar- chitecture and in co-founding one of the area’s largest minor- ity- and disadvantaged-owned architectural and interior design firms.
For Renovation of Fort Chaplin Park Apts. Standard receives Green Initiative Excellence Award
across the board, more equita- bly than we have in the past. That’s why those designations are important.” The firm has evolved into a large ethnically and culturally diverse staff, reflective of the many com- munities they serve — offering not just capacity in numbers, but big firm experience. Many small businesses feel a similar struggle to keep busi- ness moving. As a leader in the architectural field, Myers discussed the merits of inclu- sivity, “We can structure our company in such a way that we can be designated as an MBE/ DBE/SBE. These designations convey the message... that the firm stands behind equity and inclusion.” MAREJ This position will allow Em- ily and Becker Morgan Group to help shape the educational built environment and be at the forefront of emerging trends. Brad Hastings, AIA, LEEDAP , leader of the firm’s education studio, comments “Becker Morgan Group is proud of Emily’s commitment to the industry and the firm’s education clients, and her involvement is a testament to the level of expertise we work to provide our clients. We are proud and work diligently to be leaders in educational design.” MAREJ life sciences. While there, he executed more than 2.2 million s/f of lease transactions valued at a total of $250 million. His first role in commercial real estate was at a global brokerage firm, representing both tenants and landlords. He began his career in the pharmaceutical industry, an experience that proved valu- able to his understanding of life science tenant requirements as he moved into leasing roles. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Entrepreneur- ship from the University of Notre Dame. He is a member of NAIOP where he has served on the Developing Leaders Board and is a member of the Notre Dame Club of Phila- delphia. A Philadelphia-area native, Way is married with two children. MAREJ
P r e s i d e n t of DIGroup A r c h i t e c - ture, was a recent guest on New Jer- sey Business Podcast. The show, hosted by Paul J .
Vince discussed the firm’s collaborative formation, and how it earned them a reputa- tion for delivering many of the state’s most significant, community-centered projects. To further the firm’s success, Vince speaks to how MBE/ DBE certifications has im- pacted both business strategy and partnerships for acquiring new business. “It’s important for the com- munity to grow as a whole, to spread economic wealth, to spread economic opportunity innovation at the intersection of learning and place. Mem- bers include educators, facility planners, and architects. As an architect, Emily is passion- ate about shaping the future of educational facilities and is excited for her role on the A4LE board, “I am honored to be a part of the A4LE Chesa- peake Bay/ Delaware Valley Board so I can collaborate with designers and educators from the chapter area and beyond on best practices for teaching and learning and how they become the founda- tion for the schools we design.” in Ensemble/Mosaic, a joint venture between Ensemble andMosaic Development Part- ners. Ensemble/Mosaic is the master developer of $2.5 bil- lion, 109-acre mixed-use de- velopment at the Navy Yard. Development will begin during then next few months on life science/laboratory projects and the recently announced 611-unit residential complex. “Nelson is a much-welcomed addition to our team,” said Mark Seltzer, sr. vice presi- dent. “His extensive experience leasing commercial properties and cultivating relationships will be invaluable as we expand our leasing and development capacity in the Navy Yard.” Way comes to Ensemble from Workspace Property Trust where he managed the leasing of a 40-building, 2.5 million s/f portfolio of office, flex and
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Fort Chaplin Park Apartments
DOVER, DE — Becker M o r g a n Group ’s as- sociate, Em- ily McMul- l en , AIA , was elected a s a n a t - large board member of the Chesa- peake Bay/ Delaware Valley Chap- ter of the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) . The A4LE is commit- ted to enhancing the educa- tional experience, and leading Valverde, highlights thriving business owners and lead- ers who share their personal journey and secrets to success. Myers spoke of being in- spired by one of the first Af - rican American architects in the state of New Jersey— his father — which influenced his Emily McMullen
year,” added Alter. The solar photovoltaic sys- tem at Fort Chaplin Park spans 45 buildings and gen- erates more than 1.5 million kWh of energy annually. It offsets emissions equivalent to 1,021 metric tons of CO2 annually, which is equivalent to 17,337 trees grown for ten years. Compared to fossil fuels, the amount of CO2 reduced by the solar array is equivalent to burning nearly six railcars of coal. Standard Communities, a Better Building Challenge and Energy Star Partner, together with SaveSolar and New Co- lumbia Solar, equipped Fort Chaplin Park Apartments with the new solar energy system under Washington, D.C.’s in- novative Solar for All program. Chief strategy officer at Standard Communities, Joe Ouellette, said “Standard’s commitment goes far beyond the typical brick and mortar aspects of affordable multi- family development. The sus- tainability improvements at Fort Chaplin Park results in hundreds of low andmoderate- income households enjoy- ing more than $2 million in energy cost savings over the life of the system, equaling approximately $500 a year per resident.” MAREJ demonstrates an advanced level of professionalism and knowledge of sustainable landscaping practices for a healthier Chesapeake Bay. Certification is voluntary and candidates must pass a comprehensive exam that assesses an individual’s command of sustainable practices in the design, in- stallation, and maintenance of landscapes. Advanced, Level 2 credentials are also available for highly expe- rienced design (CBLP-D) and installation (CBLP-I) professionals. MAREJ
WASHINGTON, DC — Standard Communities received the annual Green Ini- tiative Excellence Award from Multi Housing News for Stan- dard’s commitment to environ- mental sustainability while it expanded and preserved high- quality affordable housing at Fort Chaplin Park Apartments in Washington, DC. Fort Chaplin Park Apart- ments is a 549-unit afford- able apartment community located on 16.6 acres in Ward 7 of Washington DC. Stan- dard completed a $33 million renovation of the property that included a 1.28 MW so- lar photovoltaic system, the largest community rooftop solar array in D.C., and a new LEED Silver 15,000 s/f Community Center. “Standard takes a holistic ap- proach to integrating sustain- able practices into our transac- tions. The major sustainability upgrades completed at the Fort Chaplin benefit the residents and the community. We’re extremely proud of the impact that we’ve made,” said Scott Alter , co-founder and principal of Standard Communities. “We estimate that these up- grades save residents almost 50% on electricity and over 30% on natural gas costs each
McMullen, AIA of Becker Morgan Group joins leadershipwithAssn. for Learning Environments
Way Joins Ensemble Real Estate Investments as director of leasing & development at the Navy Yard
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Ensemble Real Estate In- vestments announced that
Nelson Way has j o i ned the firm as di rec tor o f leasing and development. He will over- see leasing of the com- pany’s exist-
Chou achieves Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional status
LITITZ, PA — TheChes- apeake Bay Landscape Professional program,
announces that Mingi Chou, EIT, CBLP , proj- ect engineer f o r E L A G r o u p , Inc. locat- ed in Lititz, has earned
Nelson Way
ing portfolio at the Navy Yard where Ensemble is the largest private landlord. The com- pany’s Navy Yard portfolio includes life science, hotel and office properties. To date, the company has developed, acquired, or is in development of 14 properties totaling 1.3 million s/f. Way’s role will also incorpo- rate leasing and development for the company’s partnership
Mingi Chou
the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) designation. The achievement of the CBLP Level 1 designation
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