Epstein Promoted to Managing Partner of TruexCullins

Principal David Epstein, AIA, of Shelburne has been promoted to managing partner of TruexCullins Architecture and Interior Design.

In 1997, Epstein joined TruexCullins. He co-leads the Education Studio, and is an expert in K-12 and international school design. He has 24 years of experience as a registered architect - creating master plans and providing architectural services for schools around the world. His projects are in over 13 countries including: Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Romania, Russia, and Ethiopia. He also presents and writes about 21st Century school design.

Epstein earned his bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic and State University College of Architecture, Urban Studies.

Community engagement and making a difference are important to Epstein and the firm. He serves on the Board of Directors for Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), The Vermont Food Bank and the Town of Shelburne Historic Preservation and Design Advisory Committee.

Epstein writes a school-design blog series call the Digital Crayon.

David Epstein Elected as VBSR Board Member

Congratulations to our own David Epstein, AIA, who was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the VBSR, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. A principal at TruexCullins, David is a registered architect with a special focus on sustainable workplace and education planning and design.

The VBSR is a non-profit, statewide business trade organization with a mission to advance business ethics that value multiple bottom lines: economic, social, and environmental.  The organization has a diverse business membership that represents all sectors and geographic regions of Vermont. Collectively VBSR members employ more than 13% of Vermont's workforce and generate more than 4 billion dollars in revenue annually.

TruexCullins has been a long-time member of VBSR and we have always been proud to participate in the organization’s outreach and educational events and conferences.  We know David is honored to be named to the Board of Directors to serve with his fellow professionals advocating for economic, social and environmental justice.

VBSR Spring Conference

Coming up this Thursday, May 12th, TruexCullins will be participating in the VBSR Spring Conference. This is the 21st annual spring gathering for the VBSR: Vermont's non-profit business organization, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility.  The topic for this year’s conference is: Building on Our Strengths: What Makes a Great Place to do Business? It is an all-day event with workshops, panel discussions, and exhibits, held at the UVM Davis Center.

One such workshop will be led by Diantha Korzun, AIA, an architect with TruexCullins.  Diantha was the LEED Coordinator for the Heritage Flight Aviation project and is currently the project manager for the King Arthur Flour expansion project.  Diantha will be joined by some of our clients and fellow team members from these 2 projects to discuss how those sustainable design strategies came to be:

Pre-Construction Services: The Path to a Sustainable Construction Project

John Caulo, King Arthur Flour Company
Diantha Korzun, TruexCullins Architecture and Interior Design
Chris Hill, Heritage Aviation
Chris Yandow, Engelberth Construction

The path to a socially responsible construction project can seem challenging at best. Building “green” requires an understanding of building science and the techniques, materials and systems that can deliver a high performance building. It can also require additional upfront costs. Many wonder where they should start, or better yet, how do they decide what sustainable construction features are a good match for their project. In this session, you'll learn how the pre-construction process can be used to explore which environmental options are most appropriate and cost effective for your building program, including the main elements of green building--energy, water, materials and waste. Panelists will share a variety of specific examples from their own sustainable construction practices.

TruexCullins will also have a table at the event, so if you’re a member of VBSR and plan to attend, please stop by and say hello! More information about the conference can be found at VBSR.org.