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We Are The Champions!

Dennis Madsen — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:19:29 +0000

Collagers Eric Bosman and Dennis Madsen garnered even more notoriety for UC… this time of the softball variety. As teammates on the Codgers – a team made up of players from small architecture, engineering and design firms – Eric (3B) and Dennis (P/OF) brought home the championship hardware from the Atlanta Architects and Engineers Softball League. The league, which has been around since the ‘70s, is made up of a mix of small and large design and engineering firms from all around Metro Atlanta. The Codgers ended their regular season in first place in the Architecture Division, and barreled through the double-elimination playoffs without a loss. The Codgers then capped their 18-2 season with an extra-inning, come-from-behind championship game victory over Engineering Division champion MACTEC. On tap for 2011: Title defense!

Associate Matt Cherry adds new level of expertise to the firm

Soumi Basu — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:36:33 +0000

Matt Cherry, an Associate at Urban Collage, was recently accredited as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Associate. As such, Mr. Cherry understands the fundamentals of green building, including a wide knowledge of green building products, a familiarity with energy-saving technologies and an understanding of sustainable water management and land development practices. Adding a new level of expertise to the firm’s multidisciplinary repertoire, Matt will continue to take a more active role in an ever-increasing number of “green” projects. Mr. Cherry plans to also pursue the LEED ND (Neighborhood Development) accreditation later this year.

“Want to learn Urban Design?”

Bob Begle — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:12:59 +0000

Urban Collage is a sponsor this year for The Georgia Conservancy’s annual crash course on urban design (Good Urbanism 101). The six-class course is offered during evenings in October and November and is taught by three noted Georgia Tech professors along with several guest practitioners, including experts from the Urban Collage staff.

Good Urbanism 101 is back!

Join the Georgia Conservancy’s Growth Management Program and Georgia Tech professors Richard Dagenhart, Doug Allen, and David Green for a six-class course focusing on the history, principles, and current practices about designing better cities and a better Atlanta. Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m., October 27 – November 12, AGL Building, One Peachtree Place, Atlanta, GA.

For the general public, $200 for the six sessions (a few scholarships are available).Continuing education credits are available for some professions with an extra $100 charge. AIA (Health, Safety, and Welfare and Sustainable Design) and AICP CEUs are being pursued. For Professional Engineers self reporting, the Georgia Conservancy will provide assistance.

Visit the Good Urbanism 101 website for more information or visit their event calendar to register online today!

Collager runs for charity

Stanford Harvey — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:29:30 +0000

Lexington planner Louis Johnson has been volunteering with a charity group called Team in Training, a group of everyday folks who train for and compete in endurance events to raise money for a cause. Louis’ event was the San Diego Rock n’ Roll Marathon, which he completed in record time (for him). In an effort to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Louis exceeded his personal goal, raising over $4,000 for the Society. Well done!

Soumi Basu joins the UC team

Stanford Harvey — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:07:59 +0000

Soumi Basu joins the Urban Collage team, working out of the Lexington office. Soumi comes to us from the University of Cincinnati, and brings both and Architecture degree and a Masters in Community Planning. Soumi combines expansive computer skills with a highly refined design sensibility. We know she’ll make an excellent member of our team. Welcome, Soumi!