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Ilana Judah Manager of Sustainability FXFOWLE Architects, LLP

Name: Ilana Judah Title: Manager of Sustainability Company: FXFOWLE Architects, LLP Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Montreal, Canada College: McGill University School of Architecture First job outside of real estate: Person Friday at my grandmother's typewriter store First job in real estate or allied field: Junior designer and model maker at Gagnier & Gagnier Architects in Montreal What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? FXFOWLE is a 30 year old architectural, planning and interior design firm committed to design excellence, social responsibility, and sustainability with offices in New York and Dubai. We plan to continue as leaders in the field of sustainable design and to raise the bar when it comes to environmental responsibility in the building industry. Hobbies: Yoga and sculpture Favorite book: "Crime and Punishment" Favorite movie: "Amelie" and "Barry Lyndon" Person you admire most (outside of family): Henry David Thoreau Keys to success: Inspire others to inspire you and never forget your higher cause.
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