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Elitsa Shepherd Earned Her Passive House Certification

Elitsa Shepherd has earned her Passive House Certification! As a Certified Passive House Designer, Elitsa adds essential knowledge to the VMWP team, further improving VMWP's design to create more comfortable, more resilient and healthier buildings that are optimized for an all-renewable energy grid. Congratulations, Elitsa! To […]

Mississippi Hardware Building Renovation Moves Forward Despite COVID-19 Delays

Mississippi Hardware Renovation Building Moves Forward Despite COVID-19 Delays Source: Mississippi Business Journal Posted by Ted Carter  | Wednesday, April 15, 2020 The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has so far caused only slight delays for a years-long public-private effort to transform high-tech ideas born in Vicksburg for […]

1101 Connecticut Earns LEED Platinum Certification

Congratulations to the 1101 Connecticut team for earning LEED Platinum certification! Responding to the community’s request to create a healthy development, the project features photovoltaic on-site energy generation, solar thermal panels, and a ~22,000 gallon stormwater collection cistern, 100% of the stormwater is infiltrated or collected […]

We Can Do This Together.

At Van Meter Williams Pollack, the health and well-being of our team, clients, and community are paramount to our business and practice. In alignment with protocols issued by the Department of Public Health, we are encouraging all of our employees to work remotely and use […]

Hana Gardens Receives Governor’s Historic Preservation Award

Established in 1986, the Governor's Historic Preservation Awards are presented annually under the sponsorship of the California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) and California State Parks to projects, individuals, and organizations whose contributions demonstrate significant achievements in preserving the heritage of California.  The Hana Gardens Team is […]

VMWP Invited to Imagine Next Chapter for Twin-Cities’ Transit Center

BRT plans provide chance to take new look at Chicago-Lake Posted by Drew Kerr | Friday, December 06, 2019 6:34:00 AM Community members and a nationally acclaimed design firm [Van Meter Williams Pollack, LLP] will be invited to help imagine the next chapter for the Chicago-Lake Transit Center, one […]

Veteran’s Day Celebrated at Veterans Village, Colma’s Newest Affordable Housing Community

“When America’s veterans return home, they continue to serve our country in new ways, bringing to the community the tremendous skills and character that their time in the service fostered... We owe them a debt of honor and it is our moral obligation to ensure […]

Staff Feature: Jeos Oreamuno Reflects on His Military Service During National Veterans Month

Colorado architect, Jeos Oreamuno, reflects on his military service during National Veterans Month Source: AIA Colorado Colorado architect, Jeos Oreamuno, AIA began his career by virtually constructing complete cities within a matter of two weeks. In early 2000, Oreamuno enlisted in the United States Air Force as an engineering […]

Community Feature: CBM, Homeless Shelter in Denver, Colorado

CBM, Homeless Shelter in Denver, Colorado Christ's Body Ministries or CBM is a homeless respite and day shelter in Denver. They provide clothing, food, and supplies to Denver's population in need. "They are an incredible group of people with an exceptional mission" says VMWP's Brett Jacques. […]

Community Feature: Woman, 90, Creates Scale Model for Whistlestop Project in San Rafael

Woman, 90, Creates Scale Model for Whistlestop Project in San Rafael By Kate Fitzimmons Sally Lewis turned down a request to create a scale model of the proposed Whistlestop building planned for San Rafael. She is no stranger to creating scale models of buildings. She even spent a […]

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