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2010 Aurora Awards
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. has been selected as a judge for the 2010 Aurora Awards - the most prestigious design awards in the 12 Southeastern States; sponsored by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) and the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC). Judging will take place in May.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Appointment
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been re-appointed to the National Association of Home Builder~s (NAHB) Design Committee for a one (1) year term in 2010.

2010 St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine - Home of the Year (HOTY) Awards
Glantz and Associates Architects, Inc. in collaboration with Jeffrey Homes, has won the 2010 Gold Home of the Year (HOTY) Award from St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine - for the design of a custom residence on Lynnbrook Road in Frontenac, MO in the $2,000,000.00 + category.

St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine
For the fourth (4th) consecutive year, Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. (President of Glantz and Associates Architects, Inc.) has been selected as a judge for the 2009 "St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine" - Home of the Year Awards. Judging will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in St. Louis, MO.

At Home St. Louis Architect & Design Awards 2009
Glantz and Associates Architects, Inc. (in collaboration with R.E.A. Homes) has won First Place for the "Best Green Construction of a Home" in the At Home St. Louis Architect & Design Awards 2009 - for the design of a custom residence on Sherwyn Lane in Creve Coeur, MO.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Speaking Engagement
For the 6th consecutive year, Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been invited to be a panelist for the "A.I.A. Plan Review Workshop" to be presented at the 2010 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, NV. - in January, 2010.

Home Builders Association of St.. Louis & Eastern Missouri
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri for 2010.

St. Louis Business Journal
Glantz and Associates Architects, Inc. is noted extensively in a feature article "Buyers look for high finish in smaller spaces" in the July 31 - August 6 issue / Real Estate Section of the St. Louis Business Journal. President Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. is quoted, "many clients are looking for the "jewel box" concept - a house smaller in square footage, but with a higher finish level. People are willing to pay for quality if the value is there. It~s no longer exclusively a consideration of size".

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been invited to be part of a panel discussion on "New Trends in Building, Architecture and Interior Design" on June 24, 2009 to the Sales and Marketing Council of the St. Louis HBA.

2009 St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine - Home of the Year (HOTY) Awards
Glantz and Associates Architects, Inc. in collaboration with Jeffrey Homes, has won the 2009 Gold Home of the Year (HOTY) Award from St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine - for the design of a custom residence on Shardue Lane in Creve Coeur, MO in the $1,000,000.00 - $1,999,999.00 category.

Professional Builder Magazine - April / 2009
Glantz and Associates Architects, Inc. is noted extensively in a feature article "Great Floor Plans for Small Homes (6 top architects demonstrate how to make the most of 2,200 square feet or less)" in the April issue of Professional Builder Magazine. President Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. is quoted - as leading the architectural firm that designed "The Birch", a 2,184 square-foot detached home; one story with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms - in conjunction with McBride and Son Homes. "Shrinking a big house to fit a small footprint doesn~t work. In small home design, you have to prioritize. This sort of plan give the buyer and the builder a great deal of flexibility."

St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles Magazine Feature article "Leading the Way"
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. is quoted and featured extensively in the January / February 2009 issue of St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles Magazine - as leading the architectural firm that designed the SLHL Living Green Showhouse in conjunction with custom builder Eric Janssen of Janssen Development. "Not only is the Showhouse an educational opportunity, but people can see themselves living there as well. It is one of the basic principles of our firm - the ability to design a home that people want to live in. While it was certainly a laboratory for learning, it~s warm and inviting presence is what makes this house so successful."

St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine
For the third (3rd) consecutive year, Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. has been selected as a judge for the 2008 "St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine" Home of the Year Awards. Judging took place on November 15, 2008 in St. Louis, MO.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. was an invited speaker, along with Joe Zanola of Zanola Company on "Current Residential Design Trends: Tips and Tools to Market Them" on September 30, 2008 - at an educational breakfast program sponsored by the Masonry Institute of St. Louis.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Speaking Engagement
For the 5th consecutive year, Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been invited to be a panelist for the "A.I.A. Plan Review Workshop" to be presented at the 2009 NAHB International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV., in January, 2009.

Best In American Living Awards (BALA)
For the 3rd consecutive year, Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. has been selected as a Best in American Living (BALA) judge for the 2008 BALA Awards (presented in January 2009 at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV). Judging took place Aug. 26 - 28, 2008 in Chicago, IL.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - Speaking Engagement
For the 3rd consecutive year, Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been invited to be the moderator of "Design 2009 - Residential Design Trends from the A.I.A." to be presented at the 2009 NAHB International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV., in January, 2009.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been invited to speak at the 15th Annual Southern Building Show in Atlanta, GA.; sponsored by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Home Builders Association of Georgia. The session, titled "Design 2008 - Residential Design Trends" was presented on Friday, June 13, 2008 from 9:30 - 10:45 am at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

2008 St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine Home of the Year (HOTY) Award
Glantz and Associates Architects, Inc. in collaboration with Jeffrey Homes, has won the Platinum Home of the Year (HOTY) Award from St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine - for the design of a custom residence in the $1,000,000.00 - $1,999,999.00 category.

2008 Aurora Awards Build / Design Program
For the 2nd consecutive year, Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. has been selected as a lead judge for the 2008 Aurora Awards - the most prestigious design awards in the 12 Southeastern States; sponsored by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) and the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC). Judging took place May 18-20, 2008 in Orlando, FL.

2007 MAME Awards for Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence
For the second (2nd) consecutive year, Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. has been selected as a judge for the 2007 Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) awards, presented in April 2008 - for the Home Builders Association of Colorado Springs. Judging took place February 12-15, 2008 - at the NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando, FL.

St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine
For the second (2nd) consecutive year, Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. has been selected as a judge for the 2007 "St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine" Home of the Year Awards. Judging took place on November 17, 2007 in St. Louis, MO.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been invited to speak on "Rightsizing Your Active Adult Housing" on December 05, 2007 - at a seminar / presentation to the 50+ Council of the St. Louis Home Builder~s Association.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been invited to be the moderator of "Design 2008 - Residential Design Trends from the A.I.A." on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 - at the 2008 NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando, FL.

St. Louis Jewish Light
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. is quoted and featured extensively in a special "MEN IN BUSINESS" section of the September 12, 2007 issue of the St. Louis Jewish Light - titled "Glantz builds St. Louis...and Beyond". Personal touch - Barry Glantz of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc., thinks of creating a home as creating a "personal sanctuary".

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been invited to be a panelist for the "A.I.A. Plan Review Workshop 1" at the 2008 NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando, FL. - on Wednesday, February 13, 2008.

MASONRY - A Publication of the Masonry Institute of St. Louis
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. is quoted and featured exclusively in an article titled "Jewel Box Homes - Smaller but Packed with Value" in the current issue of Masonry Magazine - a publication of the Masonry Institute of St. Louis.

Best In American Living Award (BALA)
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. has been selected as a Best in American Living (BALA) judge for the 2007 BALA Awards (presented in February 2008 at the International Builders Show in Orlando, FL). Judging took place Aug. 21 - 23, 2007 in Chicago, IL.

St. Petersburg Times
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. is quoted extensively in a Feb. 17, 2007 St. Petersburg Times newspaper article titled "Home Front". Watch for smaller homes with a higher level of finish - "jewel boxes" is how St. Louis architect Barry Glantz described them last week at the International Builders Show in Orlando. And watch for modern design to move into our homes as buyers warm up to its look and feel.

Washington Post Newspaper
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. is quoted extensively in a Feb. 24, 2007 Washington Post newspaper article titled "Building Toward Less". "People are not necessarily looking for square footage but for a home with a higher level of finish and detail," said Barry Glantz, an architect in St. Louis. Glantz, who spoke about this topic at the International Builders~ Show this month, calls these small but souped-up homes "jewel boxes." He noticed an unusually high number of them while judging the show~s Best in American Living competition, in which the "Home of the Year" was a mere 1,200 square feet.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Appointment
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been appointed Missouri Associate Director to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

2007 Aurora Awards Build / Design Program
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. has been selected as a judge for the 2007 Aurora Awards - the most prestigious design awards in the 12 Southeastern States; sponsored by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) and the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC). Judging took place May 8-10, 2007 in Orlando, FL.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been invited to speak on "Residential Design Trends for Baby Boomers and Beyond" on January 27, 2007 - at the Springfield, MO. HBA Home Show.

2006 MAME Awards for Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. has been selected as a judge for the 2006 Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) awards, presented in April 2007 - for the Home Builders Association of Colorado Springs. Judging takes place February 6-9, 2007 at the NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando, FL.

St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. has been selected as a judge for the 2006 "St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle Magazine" Home of the Year Awards. Judging took place on November 18, 2006 in St. Louis, MO.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. was part of a panel discussion on "Kitchen and Bath Design Trends" on October 25, 2006 at the Gateway Builders Show, in St. Charles, MO.

St. Louis Woman Magazine
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. is quoted extensively in a special feature article titled "Home By Design" in the October 2006 issue of St. Louis Woman Magazine.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been invited to be a speaker / panelist for the "A.I.A. Plan Review Workshop" at the 2007 NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando, FL.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been invited to be the moderator of "2007 Residential Design Trends from the A.I.A." on Thursday, Feb. 8 - at the 2007 NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando, FL.

Professional Builder Magazine
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. is quoted extensively in a feature article titled "Give us our Outdoor Rooms" in the July 2006 issue of Professional Builder Magazine.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. has been invited to be a speaker / panelist for “Design Stars: Winning Home Design Trends From the Best in American Living Awards” on Wednesday, Feb. 7 - at the 2007 NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando, FL.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. was part of a panel discussion on "Design Trends for the 50+ market" on October 19, 2006 to the 50+ Housing Council of the St. Louis HBA.

Best In American Living Award (BALA)
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. has been selected as a Best in American Living (BALA) judge for the 2006 BALA Awards presented in February 2007 at the International Builders Show in Orlando, FL. Judging took place Aug. 22 - 24, 2006 in Chicago, IL.

Builder Magazine
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. is quoted extensively in a special feature article titled "Work The Plan" in the May 2006 issue of Builder Magazine.

Builder / Architect Magazine
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. has written a feature article titled "Size Gives Way to Amenities" in the March / April 2006 issue of Builder / Architect Magazine - in the section "Art of Architecture".

St. Louis Business Journal
Glantz and Associates Architects, Inc. was featured in the April 28 - May 4, 2006 issue of the St. Louis Business Journal - Small business profile.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. was a speaker on "Latest Architectural Design Trends" on March 26, 2006 to the Sales and Marketing Council of the St. Louis HBA.

50^th Anniversary Year
Glantz and Associates Architects, Inc. is honored to be celebrating our 50^th anniversary year in business!!

Professional Builder Magazine
Glantz and Associates Architects, Inc. was featured in the January 2006 issue of Professional Builder Magazine - debut section "How I Solved..."

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Speaking Engagement
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. was a speaker on "2006 Residential Design Trends from the A.I.A." at the 2006 International Builders~ Show in Orlando.

Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. Speaking Engagement/Panelist
Barry L. Glantz, A.I.A. - President of Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc. was a speaker and panelist on "A.I.A. Plan Review Workshop" at the 2006 International Builders~ Show in Orlando.