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New Projects
RAMPING UP!
The Town of New Canaan has selected Grew Design to design a new accessible entrance to the Town Hall to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and latest code standards for accessibility for the disabled.
FITNESS CENTER
After interviewing and reviewing the qualifications of six architectural firms, the Heritage Village Master Association has selected Grew Design to design a new fitness center to replace the small one originally built in 1970. We will also be construction manager. Heritage Village is a condominium community for 55+ seniors with 2,500 homes.
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.
PARK GLEN WINS TECHNOLOGY AWARD
Park Glen active adult community in New Milford, CT won the 2006 HOBI Award for Best Home Technology Package from the Connecticut Home Builders Association. Grew Design, Inc. were the architects and provided the structural, mechanical and electrical design for the 17 units.
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
APRIL 1, 2009
Greg attended Simpson Anchor Systems Seminar in Stamford, CT.
MARCH 12, 2009
Chris and Greg attended CT Design & Trades Conference for a full day of seminars in Middletown, CT.
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
Greg attended Simpson Deck Framing Connection Seminar in Bridgeport, CT.
Staff News & Announcements
"SPOTLIGHT"
A profile on Grew Design was the Spotlight article in the May newsletter of the Woodbury Business Association.
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.
SPRAY FOAM INSULATION SEMINAR
On May 6, 2008 Greg Grew presented a seminar at the Woodbury Firehouse to Litchfield County Building Officials on code requirements and properties of spray foam insulation.
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