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elements. This was achieved in several ways, from the design of
a large array of photo voltaic panels—for energy generation--
which will be installed at the height of the building penthouse to
the reuse of individual bricks.

During the presentation and tour key sustainable strategies were
identified and explained. These included the storm water cistern
which captures water for use in irrigation and the flushing of
toilets; radiant ceiling panels which use water-filled piping to cool
and heat the interior; and an innovative delivery of electricity
directly from the PV array to both the employees’ work stations
and the ceiling light fixtures. The most innovative strategy is the
CREW DC EDUCATION redirection of flows from a 19th century city sewer pipe to a
heat exchanger. This process resembles a geothermal system and
American Geophysical Union Tour reduces the energy load of the building’s heating and cooling
system. CREW member and mechanical engineer Samantha
March 20, 2018 | Washington, DC Patke, from Interface Engineering, provided more details on

how the AGU project is meeting its net zero energy goal.
CREW members and guests braved the impending snow storm
to tour the renovation of the American Geophysical Union Read more >
headquarters. AGU is the largest member science organization
in the world. Their scientists study climate change and this
motivated AGU to set a goal to renovate the existing building to
net zero energy. CREW DC members Greta Perry of MGAC,
Kodi Coe of Skanska, and Holly Lennihan of Hickok Cole
provided a project overview and the design parameters. The
project team focused on reducing the energy demand of the
building through innovative technologies, reusing as much of
the existing building as possible and recycling the remaining

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Jump-start your (Mid-)Career: Breaking that sessions build on each other, with participant preparation

the Rut; Overcoming Challenges; and reflection between sessions. The coach provides exercises,
resources, feedback, and guidance, helping the group maintain
Increasing Personal and Professional focus and momentum, ensuring a purposeful direction towards
Satisfaction established goals.

April 10 & 24, 2018 | WeWork Apollo Through information collected over several years, and enhanced
by a member-wide survey, the committee identified more than
This was an exceptional opportunity for CREW members to re- ten areas of interest that will be incorporated into the program.
think their performance and goals, and come away with a newly- Three programs are scheduled in May: 1- Style as your Personal
honed ability to take responsibility for their own success in using Brand, 2- Effective use of Social Media and Branding, 3-
their innate talents in the workplace. The participants will meet Working with an Executive Coach.
with Leadership Coach Joanna Hoffschneider in a series of
eight sessions. Meeting from March through May, participants Programs planned for the balance of the year will include: Argus
will be working to analyze their careers to date, to understand Training, Leadership Development, Mentorship, Presentation
themselves, where they want to grow, and become empowered and Public Speaking, and Fundamental of Real Estate Finance.
to act on their goals. This powerful program is structured so