HDR Architecture, Inc. named two new regional directors for its Healthcare and Science + Technology business groups.
Abigail Clary, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, has been named central region director for healthcare. A healthcare principal in the firm’s Chicago architectural office, Clary is recognized for her management skills and comprehensive approach to project delivery of complex medical facilities. She is an advocate for balancing operations, technology, and patient-centered care models to create environments that best support patients’ healing process while equally supporting those providing care. Clary an expert in creating collaborative teams and provides dynamic leadership for the myriad participants involved in a project team. Her industry awards, honors and design experience placed her on Building Design + Construction’s 2010 list of 40 Under 40 rising stars in the design industry.
Warren Hendrickson, AIA, LEED AP has been named central region director for science and technology. Hendrickson designed facilities for science and technology clients for more than 25 years as a laboratory planner, designer, manager or principal-in-charge for academic, government and corporate clients. Helping clients create a place to foster discovery and to promote health and safety is his motivation. Hendrickson’s knowledge of the goals, drivers, decision processes and leadership dynamics of technologically diverse projects allows him to challenge preconceived ideas to foster new solutions to traditional planning and design concepts. He is based in the firm’s Chicago office. BD+C
Related Stories
| Jan 16, 2014
ASHRAE revised climatic data for building design standards
ASHRAE Standard 169, Climatic Data for Building Design Standards, now includes climatic data for 5,564 locations throughout the world.
| Jan 15, 2014
6 social media skills every leader needs
The social media revolution—which is less than a decade old—has created a dilemma for senior executives. While its potential seems immense, the inherent risks create uncertainty and unease.
| Jan 15, 2014
Report: 32 U.S. buildings have been verified as net-zero energy performers
The New Buildings Institute's 2014 Getting to Zero Status report includes an interactive map detailing the net-zero energy buildings that have been verified by NBI.
| Jan 14, 2014
Sherwin-Williams unveils colormix 2014
Drawing influence from fashion, science, nature, pop culture and global traditions, Sherwin-Williams introduces colormix™ 2014, which captures colors that inspire creativity and design in today’s world. The four-palette collection provides design professionals with a guide to help them define the moods they want to create and select colors for their projects.
| Jan 13, 2014
Custom exterior fabricator A. Zahner unveils free façade design software for architects
The web-based tool uses the company's factory floor like "a massive rapid prototype machine,” allowing designers to manipulate designs on the fly based on cost and other factors, according to CEO/President Bill Zahner.
| Jan 13, 2014
AEC professionals weigh in on school security
An exclusive survey reveals that Building Teams are doing their part to make the nation’s schools safer in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy.
| Jan 13, 2014
6 legislative actions to ignite the construction economy
The American Institute of Architects announced its “punch list” for Congress that, if completed, will ignite the construction economy by spurring much needed improvements in energy efficiency, infrastructure, and resiliency, and create jobs for small business.
| Jan 12, 2014
CES showcases innovations: Can any of these help you do your job better?
The Consumer Electronics Show took place this past week in Las Vegas. Known for launching new products and technologies, many of the products showcased there set the bar for future innovators. The show also signals trends to watch in technology applicable to the design and building industry.
| Jan 12, 2014
The ‘fuzz factor’ in engineering: when continuous improvement is neither
The biggest threat to human life in a building isn’t the potential of natural disasters, but the threat of human error. I believe it’s a reality that increases in probability every time a code or standard change is proposed.
| Jan 12, 2014
5 ways virtual modeling can improve facilities management
Improved space management, streamlined maintenance, and economical retrofits are among the ways building owners and facility managers can benefit from building information modeling.