“[Apollo BBC] remains focused not only on the engineering, but also on the practical circumstances of the client, remembering - as do few consultants, in my experience - that resources aren’t unlimited."
The Rev. Frank Strasburger
Trinity Church, Princeton, New Jersey
June 16, 2008 – Amy Gelsone, LEED AP Joins Apollo BBC.
Amy Gelsone joins Apollo BBC as a Consultant. Ms. Gelsone recently graduated with a Masters of Architecture degree from the University of Houston after completing an undergraduate degree from Harvard University. For the last year, Ms. Gelsone has instructed undergraduates in building science and environmental systems and actively engaged in sustainability consulting activities during her internship at an international, award winning architecture firm. Ms. Gelsone’s considerable skill set will prove to be an asset to the firm’s areas of expertise. Ms. Gelsone may be reached at 800.370.5456.
June 16, 2008 - Krishna Desai joins Apollo BBC.
Krishna Desai joins Apollo BBC as a Consultant. Ms. Desai holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Her day-to-day activities will include the staffing and management of a wide array of projects ranging from the structural evaluation of existing buildings and design of structural repairs to building enclosure analysis. Ms. Desai’s professional aptitude and skill sets will be a valuable asset to the firm. She may be reached at 800.370.5456.
May 21, 2008 - Apollo BBC presents Sustainability to Girls Scouts of the USA.
Apollo BBC Consultant Justin Boone, AIA presents sustainable design, construction, and facility management practices to the Girl Scouts of the USA at a regional property management workshop held in Conroe, Texas. Mr. Boone discusses ways to “Green” the aging facilities that are operated by the Girl Scouts including conceptual topics such as conservation in construction and practical topics such as light bulb replacement strategies. Over 300 Girl Scouts of the USA facility professionals attended the event.
Apollo BBC is currently engaged to assist developers and designers in creating more sustainable buildings in the greater Houston Area and we were happy to share our expertise with the Girls Scouts of the USA. For more information about Apollo BBC’s sustainable design and construction efforts, please contact us at info@apollobbc.com or at 800.370.5456.
January 29, 2008- Apollo BBC registers “Better Answers.”
Apollo BBC receives notice that “Better Answers.” is now registered in the U.S. Patents and Trademarks Office as a Service Mark, protecting its use. We believe that the mark “Better Answers.” embodies the spirit of our services, which is to provide realistic solutions to difficult building related issues and unsurpassed value to our clients.
Better Answers.
October 26, 2007 –Justin Boone, AIA earns LEED Accredited Professional Designation.
Justin Boone, AIA earns the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP). Apollo BBC is currently engaged as LEED Consultants and Commissioning Agents on several LEED registered projects, totaling over 2 million square feet. Mr. Boone is a Consultant with Apollo BBC and will provide expert consulting services supporting our efforts in sustainable and high performance buildings.
October 8, 2007 –Justin Boone, AIA Joins Apollo BBC.
Justin Boone joins Apollo BBC as a Consultant. Mr. Boone is an experienced architect, holding an architecture degree from Rice University and working for several architectural design firms prior to joining Apollo BBC. Mr. Boone’s considerable skill set will prove to be an asset to the firm’s expertise and enhance our lines of service. Mr. Boone can be reached at 800.370.5456.
July 23, 2007–Middlebrooks Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA).
Apollo BBC principal consultant D. Reid Middlebrooks, PE achieved certification from the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) as a Commissioning Authority (CxA). Certification involves compliance with a professional experience requirement and examination. ACG issues certification in the name of the company and designated individual, who must be a registered engineer, licensed architect, or certified test and balance engineer. For more information about ACG, or building commissioning, please see www.commissioning.org.
June 15, 2007–Chamblee to Teach Building Codes in Texas.
Apollo BBC consultant Glen T Chamblee, AIA is announced as lecturer in upcoming professional development seminar on Building Codes in Texas. Mr. Chamblee will lend his expertise in building code review to lecture on the Role of the City, Occupancy Classifications, and Fire Resistant Construction. The class is being presented by Lorman Education Services and will take place on August 21, 2007 in Houston, Texas. For more information and to register, please see www.lorman.com, Seminar ID 362446.
June 2, 2007–AIA Sand Castle Competition, Galveston, Texas.
Apollo BBC professionals participated in the 21st Annual AIA Sand Castles Competition in Galveston, Texas. Apollo BBC contributed as part of English + Associates
Architects' team, whose theme was a Bento Box. For more information about the event, please refer to AIA Houston’s web site at www.aiasandcastle.org.
April 2, 2007 – Glen Chamblee, AIA joins Apollo BBC.
Glen Chamblee joins Apollo BBC as a Senior Architect. Mr. Chamblee is an experienced architect that specializes in building enclosure design and review, forensic architecture, and building code review. Mr. Chamblee’s considerable skill set will prove to be an asset to the firm’s forensic expertise and enhance our lines of service. Mr. Chamblee can be reached at 800.370.5456.
February 13, 2007 - Apollo BBC principal named Top 40 Under 40.
Apollo BBC Principal Consultant D. Reid Middlebrooks is named as Top 40 Under 40 by Building Design+Construction Magazine for 2007. Mr. Middlebrooks was selected from among 244 entrants as one of the brightest stars among national architects, engineers, and contractors, less than 40 years of age. For more information, please refer to www.bdcnetwork.com.
Apollo BBC is a multidisciplined consulting firm with headquarters in Houston, Texas. We are focused on becoming the premier building consulting firm in the United States.