DCS Design is a firm that takes great pride in our staff and their professional successes. We also work hard to ensure those successes are nurtured from within, and when we have opportunities for advancement, we first look internally to our talented staff.

It is with great pleasure and pride we announce the promotion of Wael Fahmy to Architectural Project Director.

Wael received his Bachelor’s Degree in architecture from Alexandria University – Department of Fine Arts – Architecture. Beginning his career in Egypt, next in London, then finding his way to the U.S. – he joined DCS Design in April 2014 as a Project Manager. Wael is a registered architect and is LEED accredited. Throughout his career at DCS, Wael has managed some our most challenging and complex mixed-use, residential projects – and always with professionalism, proficiency, wisdom, and a positive, helpful attitude for clients and team members alike.

Congratulations, Wael! We’re proud of you!

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Earning the seal was spearheaded by our WELL Accredited Professional, Project Director, Associate, Joanna Adams-DeCastro.

“There are many benefits in having gone through this process and achieving this rating ourselves,” explained Joanna. “We feel it is extremely important to be a leader in this healthy building movement, starting with our own space and employees, providing them with more confidence coming to the workplace knowing they are in a safe and healthy environment.”

Designed to empower owners and operators of large and small businesses alike to take the necessary steps to prioritize the health and safety of their staff, visitors, and stakeholders, the WELL Health-Safety Rating helps guide users in preparing their spaces for re-entry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The WELL Health-Safety Rating provides a centralized source and governing body to validate efforts made by owners and operators. It leverages insights drawn from the IWBI Task Force on COVID-19, in addition to guidance on the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), global disease control and prevention centers, and emergency management agencies.  It also draws upon standards and procedures from recognized standard-making associations such as ASTM International and ASHRAE, leading academic and research institutions, as well as core principles already established by IWBI’s WELL Building Standard, the premier framework for advancing health in buildings and spaces of all kinds.

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Prix Versailles is an organization which aims to foster and recognize beautiful and impactful architecture around the world. The Prix Versailles takes place every year at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. To find out more about the organization and other recognized projects go to prix-versailles.com.

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