Honor Award: Lifetime Achievement

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"HONOR AWARDS: "],[0,[],0,"These awards celebrate emerging professionals, architects, firms, and educators throughout AIA CNY that have significantly contributed to the profession of architecture. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cWe believe that a habitable future depends on mutually beneficial relationships between human-made and natural systems. If we\u0027re going to survive as a species and as a planet, we\u2019ve got to get that right. It\u0027s something that\u0027s far larger than architecture; it drives how we live, how we think, how we practice our craft.\u201d \u2014Ed McGraw"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Ed McGraw was a founding partner of Ashley McGraw Architects. For over 30 years Ashley McGraw Architects, based in Syracuse, New York, has been designing buildings that work in harmony with nature. Under McGraw\u2019s leadership and direction, its award-winning portfolio of K-12 schools, higher education buildings, and community\/civic structures has been consistently recognized for innovation and design excellence (including countless AIA CNY awards). The firm developed a particular expertise in designing high performance, sustainable buildings that inspire the people who use them."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"McGraw was passionate about respecting the environment to ensure it can sustain us long into the future. He is a nationally recognized authority on sustainability and high-performance buildings and spoke frequently on the subject. Active within the design community, Ed served on the Syracuse University School of Architecture advisory board and was past President of AIA CNY. Among the organizations he has addressed are the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention, Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA), New York State Green Building Conference, New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS), New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA), and the Eastern Region of the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (ERAPPA). "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Regenerative Design McGraw\u0027s philosophy on regenerative design was rooted in the belief that schools play a crucial role in bringing communities together and ensuring the success of future generations. In small cities and rural areas, where the dynamics are different from big cities, regenerative design can be a powerful tool to address the unique economic, social, and environmental challenges these communities face."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The MacArthur Elementary School in Binghamton, NY was completely destroyed by flooding, also resulting in significant devastation for the surrounding community. Under Ed\u2019s leadership and vision, the school was rebuilt that not only addressed the physical needs of the students but also aimed to heal and strengthen the surrounding neighborhood. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"One key aspect of the project was involving the school staff and students in the design process, ensuring that their needs and aspirations were considered. The concept of \u0022third spaces,\u0022 open and flexible areas for bonding and socializing, was incorporated into the new school. For instance, the former walking track was transformed into a nature path, shared by students and town residents, encouraging interaction and creating opportunities for learning and appreciation of nature."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The design of the school also prioritized sustainability and resilience. This included energy-conscious systems, sustainable materials, and a site design that accommodated natural flooding patterns. The result was a LEED Platinum certified building, setting a high standard for K-12 schools in New York State. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"MacArthur Elementary School demonstrates how regenerative design can create a thriving environment that benefits both present and future generations. By addressing the specific needs of the community and embracing sustainable practices, McGraw exemplified the power of regenerative design."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"From day one at Ashley McGraw, Ed\u2019s personal mission statement was to strive to make each project the best project ever done which meant embarking into a process of collaboration with other respected design professionals and those influenced by the collective outcome, which should be the fusion of design ideas and technology into functional and timelessly beautiful architecture."]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[]]]}