Marzette Fisher inducted into Alabama Construction Hall of Fame
AW’s Marzette Fisher, AIA, NCIDQ, has been inducted into the Alabama Construction Hall of Fame. This is the highest honor bestowed by the Associated General Contractors of Alabama to recognize outstanding individuals in the construction industry. Aside from being a respected architect and mentor, Marzette has been a leader in the profession throughout his career […]
Living Building project caps Gulf State Park’s sustainable makeover
“Pop-quiz: In September, what U.S. state became the first to open a building designed to meet the world’s most stringent green building standard? California? Nope. Washington? Nu-uh. Vermont? Fuggetaboutit.” “I’m guessing you didn’t say Alabama, because — be honest, now — that’s not sort of thing you expected Alabama to do before anyone else. But playing […]
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Awarded Grant from National Trust
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This money will go toward the restoration of the bell towers, cupola and stained glass windows. The National Trust in partnership with American Express spearheaded the Partners in Preservation campaign, and in turn awarded 11 organizations with a total […]