Beyond Design Issue.6 August 2006
Exciting Developments
The goal of Beyond Design is to make you aware of the exciting activities surrounding our business so that you can apply them to your own business. We also want to share exciting developments and contributions our clients and business partners are making to our community.
Enjoy this issue and let us know what you like and don't like. Are there articles that you would like to see in future editions? How can we help?


 
• Island Living
 
• NeoCon 2006
 
• Your Data Center
 
• Cracking Codes
 
• A Little Green
 
 
Island Living : BSL's Newest Assisted Living Community

















Magnificent bay views, endless amenities and spacious concierge service suites with a 24-hour staff, nestled into a quaint residential neighborhood, make the Fenwick Island assisted living community a true Island oasis.

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NeoCon 2006 : Top 5 Cool Products!
---- This Just In ----

Analytical Graphics, Inc. Named Best Medium-sized Company to Work for in America!

Eastern Research purchased by Sycamore Networks

GMAC is acquired by Capmark Financial Group, Inc.

Liberty Property Trust expands its presence in Southern New Jersey

Brandywine Realty Trust Moves its Headquarters

PNC renovates hundreds of Branch Banks in the Region

Brandywine Senior Living is in development of two new Assisted Living facilities

















By Cindy Carney
Furniture Solutions Manager

NeoCon 2006 brought with it:
1 million square feet of products / furniture,
50,000 attendees,
and these 5 cool products!

Keilhauer
Sguig Chair

What's Cool about it: It looks like a chair. It bounces like a Yoga Ball!
More Cool Products...

Your Data Center : Protecting a Valuable Asset
Products on Parade @ Meyer!
Hot on the heels of NeoCon, Meyer Design, Inc. hosted our own Product Parade July 27 at our main office in Ardmore.
This educational event was the perfect opportunity for manufacturers / product reps to unveil their latest products to Meyer designers.










By Christopher Scarafile
Senior Project Manager

The information residing in your company's data center is by far one of your most valuable assets.

Here are 4 key questions to consider when your company begins the process of redesigning your data center.
1. How big should it be?
Corporate growth or restructuring can require minor or major IT infrastructure upgrades or expansions. The amount of growth or restructuring your company experiences will play a major role in determining the size of your data center.
2. Do we need a second site?
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Cracking Codes
Chillin' with Coronas @ Crab Fest
Justin Bell (GVA Smith Mack) and Keith O'Brien (Jackson Cross Partners) enjoy frosty beverages at Meyer's Crab Fest in July.












On a bi-monthly basis, Meyer Design, Inc. hosts an informational breakfast called "Broker Club" to keep the broker community aware of important tools they can utilize to better serve their tenants.

Phil Burkett AIA, Studio Manager, and Megan Freeze, Project Designer, hosted our July breakfast and educated our audience on the importance of building codes in accomplishing successful real estate deals. Staying current on building code modifications helps brokers to better assist their tenants in making informed decisions for more efficient, economical real estate deals, which is a win-win for everyone!
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A Little Green Goes a Long Way
Economic Development

"The development of the US economy has been fundamentally shaped by the availability of abundant, low-cost energy. There is growing consensus, however, that a major change in the global energy regime will impact the economy shortly. The question is not if, but rather how soon and how much. Efforts will be needed to create alternative energy sources, to increase energy efficiency, and to redesign major urban systems"

~Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission













When Meyer Design, Inc. embarked on the journey to re-design our headquarters we decided to save a little "Green".

During the construction / renovation process, and in collaboration with Shields Construction and Construction Waste Management, Meyer Design, Inc. set up an on-site recycling program. Our office renovation produced 45,820 lbs of waste materials. Our recycling efforts diverted 29,950 lbs or 65% of these materials from landfills!
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