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Karen Lantz, AIA of Enter Architecture | Lantz Full Circle has been selected as a winner for Texas Construction’s ‘Top 20 Under 40’

Who are Texas' Top 20 Under (Age) 40 Professionals? Have a Look.

From Texas Construction magazine's editor-in-chief, Eileen Schwartz:

Last month we asked for your help identifying the future leaders in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry, and to nominate those who you believe currently excel in their careers. You responded, and our independent panel of judges have picked the winners. These individuals will be featured in the next issue of ENR Texas & Louisiana, our newest and first issue as a McGraw-Hill Construction regional publication in 2011.

Each winner takes his or her place in a group that collectively represents the best young professionals you nominated. There were nearly three times as many names submitted. Sincerest congratulations are in order to the following:

1. Carlo Silvestri, Wier & Associates Inc., Arlington
2. Peter Narvarte, Flintco LLC, Austin
3. Codi M. Newsom, Broaddus & Associates, Austin
4. Anthony Gonzales, Spire Consulting Group, LLC, Austin
5. Ben Johanneman, McCarthy Buildling Cos. Inc., Houston
6. Mike Kaiman, Turner Construction Co., San Antonio
7. Jeffery E. Elliott, Thornton Tomasetti Inc., Dallas
8. David Perez, SpawMaxwell, a Balfour Beatty Co., Austin
9. Kellie Vazquez, Holes Inc., Houston
10. Brian Freeman, Skanska USA Building, San Antonio
11. David Hasenzahl, Hasen Construction Services Inc., Fort Worth
12. Jared Wood, Studio RED Architects, Houston
13. Tiffany Thompson, Jones Lang LaSalle, Houston
14. Gareth J. Young, Walter P Moore, Houston
15. Karen Lantz, Enter Architecture | Lantz Full Circle, Houston
16. Casey O. Wood, Kelly Wood Co., Amarillo
17. Evan Beattie, Good Fulton & Farrell, Dallas
18. James “Jim” Henry HDR Architecture Inc., Dallas
19. Jason Tramonte, Jr. HOK, Houston
20. Michelle Seward Davis, Joeris General Contractors, Ltd., San Antonio

RDA in Spain ¡Olé!

The Rice Design Alliance posts our SPAIN TRIP CHRONICLE.

WEB ALBUM of Spain 2010 travels.

Green Women: Houston Environmentalists

Momentous Occasions

It's the little challenges conquered in my daily work that add up to something special. I like to say it takes thousands of good decisions to make architecture.

Since my last deconstruction post many months ago I've been at the drawing board, visiting showrooms, researching, taking inspiration from travel, experiences and friends; working to make a dent in those "thousands" of decisions. Despite numerous hurdles, we've experienced some momentous occasions worth sharing.

We have a design for the Down & Up House and the project is registered with USGBC's LEED for Homes Program. The permit is in place and I am the contractor on my own merit as Lantz Full Circle Build. Our lender, Bank of Houston, fully supports our project with financing and enthusiasm, a rarity in our current economic climate.

Now we dig a hole. Did I mention the basement? More to come...

Karen

99%

We are happy to share news that our goals were exceeded in the amount of material diverted from the landfill while deconstructing the Banks Street project.

99% of our 1800 square foot house was reused or recycled. The last step was delivering six truck loads of concrete foundation equaling 128 tons to Southern Crushed Concrete, a green initiative company, where it will become TxDOT standard road base.

Carolyn Stevens with Habitat for Humanity of NWHC confirms it:

Karen - In the past we have done 75 to 80 percent - but that was before the shingle solution and the drywall recycling.

Also- in the past we have not counted wood that was damaged by termites - but it is my understanding that Lone Star recycled any and all wood in the container.

I think you are right on target with the 99%!
I have to say it again...Congratulations!!!

Carolyn

Along with a clean palette, we are left with two beautiful, mature trees; a sycamore and an elm. Now we design.

Karen.

LFC Deconstruction Efforts Featured in Houston Chronicle

Photo by Chris Curry

STORY LINK: Brick by brick, shingle by shingle: Recycling an entire house - and saving money by Lisa Gray, Houston Chronicle Arts Columnist

PHOTO ALBUM LINK: Banks House Deconstruction