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New Projects
CONGREGATE HOUSING
We have been commissioned by Connecticut Real Estate & Construction, LLC to design a 5-story senior congregate housing facility in Brookfield, CT that will make use of steel frame modular construction, geothermal HVAC, and solar energy.
RESIDENTIAL ADDITION IN MIDDLEBURY
We are pleased to have been selected to design a new master bath for a home in Middlebury.
IMPROVEMENTS TO CURTIS HOME NURSING FACILITY
The Curtis Home skilled nursing facility in Meriden, CT has commissioned us to provide architectural services for roof replacement and interior design services for a complete makeover of interior finishes in the building.
UPDATE TO RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
The Residential Care Facility operated by The Curtis Home will get new interior finishes, central air conditioning, accessibility for the disabled including a new elevator, and renvoations to client rooms.
Projects in the News
AWARD WINNING DESIGN
We were so pleased with how the Hedley Residence in New Canaan construction came out, especially due to the high quality work of Village Square Properties and Joe Pozzi, builder. This year the house won Special Recognition for Most Charming Custom Home Exterior in the 2003 Home Building Industry Awards (HOBI) given by the Home Builders Association of Connecticut at their gala ceremony in November.
NONNEWAUG HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATION
On Sunday, September 14, 2003 the dedication ceremony was held at Nonnewaug High School in Woodbury, CT. It was attended by representatives from high school administration, school district administration, Woodbury and Bethlehem boards of selectmen, building committee members, teaching staff and students. Besides a ribbon cutting and group photograph, there was brief remarks. We appreciate the kind remarks of Superintendent of Schools David Pendleton and Building Committee Chairman George Rehkamp who both expressed appreciation for the unifying campus design, vision and successful completion of the design by Architect Greg Grew. Afterwards there were building tours conducted by agri-science students and refreshments in the new dining facility.
The Grew Design, Inc. Scholarship
Several years ago the Grew Design, Inc. Scholarship was established to award local high school graduates who were pursuing secondary education in a discipline related to the building industry.
The recipient in 1999 was Ashley Gransky, a student of Nonnewaug High School, going on to environmental studies at Otterbein College.
On May 31, 2001 Pauline Grew, CFO made the presentation of our 3rd annual $1,000 scholarship award to Joseph Sajda at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School in Torrington, CT. During the past school year Joe Sajda had been working in our office under the high school's work/study program and we had been very impressed with both his work and his academic accomplishments. For 2002 we broke tradition and continued sponsorship of Joe Sajda's pursuit of an engineering degree.
Continuing Education
JULY 24, 2007
What equipment options are available for your home theater? What is involved in designing and implementing 'Whole Home Automation' (which allows the home-owner to adjust lighting, heating/cooling, security, etc. for any section of the house from a simple touch-pad)? These and many other questions were addressed in an in-house seminar provided by the AViX company out of Osterville, MA.
JUNE 9 - 12, 2007
Grew Grew, Christopher Baldwin & Elliott Flynn were all flown out to the 'Wm. S. Marvin Training and Visitor Center', located in Warroad, Minnesota, for a tour of both the visitor center as well as a working window factory. The factory tour gave insight into the many ways doors and windows can be customized to fit your design choices.
MARCH 13 & 14, 2007
Greg Grew attended a two-day training workshop, held in Atlanta, GE, on the use of advanced specification writing software.
JANUARY 29, 2007
Our entire staff was presented with an in-house seminar on the proper specifying & installation of DuPont Tyvek® house wrap.
DECEMBER 18, 2006
A presentation titled "High Winds and Hurricane Environments" was presented by Englert, Inc. to our entire staff. This seminar discussed the effects of high winds on structures and supplied appropriate design techniques to combat such.
OCTOBER 25, 2006
Greg Grew attended a seminar on the Wall Bracing requirements of the 2003 International Residential Code.
OCTOBER 17, 2006
Greg Grew attended a seminar on code requirements for residential sprinkler systems.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006
Greg Grew attended a 3 hour class about special inspections in the 2003 International Building Code.
AUGUST 7, 2006
The entire staff was presented with an in-house seminar on CPVC roofing membranes.
Staff News & Announcements
WIND RESISTANCE SEMINAR PRESENTATION
Greg Grew has prepared a 2 hour seminar for design and construction professionals entitled "Wind Resistance for One- and Two-Family Dwellings" based on the requirements in the 2003 International Residential Code. So far he has made this presentation at these locations:
November 29, 2005: Litchfield County Building Officials at Woodbury Emergency Services.
RESIDENTIAL ROOF FRAMING SEMINAR
On August 8, 2006 Greg Grew presented a seminar to Litchfield Country Building Officials on the requirements for roof framing in the 2003 International Residential Code and how they apply in northwest Connecticut.
Construction Industry News
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