At Landis, sharing our work and knowledge with the next generation is central to our mission of building lasting relationships. This commitment was on display in February at Tulane University, where we gave Architecture students a behind-the-scenes look at an active construction site.
Through our partnership with the American Institute of Architecture’s New Orleans chapter (AIANO), Landis took a group of students from the Institute’s mentorship program on a tour of Tulane’s historic Newcomb Hall. Landis is undertaking a major renovation of the building, the first phase of which is focused on the first and fourth floors.
“Landis places a strong emphasis on mentorship, investing in future generations, and being active in the broader architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) community,” said Cassidy Rosen, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager at Landis. “These students are future architects, developers, owners, contractors, builders, and potentially future hires. Early exposure to Landis builds long-term relationships. This kind of crossover between architecture and construction has always been a passion; it was meaningful to me to help students understand there are impactful, technical careers outside of traditional design.”
The tour of Newcomb Hall was led by Project Manager Jackson Kimbrell and Site Project Manager Dane Hogan. Students got a first-hand look at Landis’s crew in action and were able to ask detailed questions about the work completed to date and what’s to come. Jackson and Dane also discussed the challenges of working on a building that’s actively being used by professors and students and answered questions about historic preservation.
“Students rarely get to see the contractor side in depth,” Cassidy said. “Showing them field coordination, VDC workflows, and how we actually build projects expands their understanding beyond the capital A architecture they learn in the classroom.”
Cassidy has a master’s degree in architecture (M.Arch) from Tulane University and has a long-standing relationship with AIANO, having served as co-chair of the chapter’s Women in Architecture committee; she’s also closely engaged with their mentorship program and emerging professional efforts. The students who participated in the site tour are part of Tulane’s architecture and sustainable real estate development programs.
“We are always looking for opportunities to improve understanding, engage with, and learn from our design partners and colleagues, both established and future,” said Sarah Busch, Vice President of Operations at Landis. “Whether it is through an internship or simply a jobsite visit like the one at Newcomb, we are committed to building better relationships and stronger ties within the broader AEC industry.”
To learn more about Landis’s commitment to stewarding the next generation of AEC professionals, or to learn about our virtual design and building information modeling, email info@landisllc.com.
