Philip Wise 2012

Name: Philip Wise, AIA, LEED AP Title: Principal, Director of Sustainable Design Company: SWBR Architecture, Engineering and Landscape Architecture Location: Rochester and Syracuse Birthplace: East Irondequoit, N.Y. Family: Wife, Ruth; 3 sons: Justin (Sarah), Grant, Drew College: Ohio State University First job outside of real estate: Packing bags of ice at National Ambulance on University Ave. First job in real estate or allied field: Drafting for architect Sid Burton What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Our firm creates sustainably designed environments that energize our clients, are flexible for the future and enrich our communities. Our plans for the future are to find new ways to lower the energy consumed, increase the level of production and sense of communal health. Hobbies: Remodeling, music, boating, travel and reading Favorite book: I enjoy historic biographies of people that changed our world. Favorite movie: "Matrix" Person you admire most (outside of family): Tom Wurzer. He started our firm with a keen balance of discipline and humor, with a goal to have each employee grow and thrive so that the firm would last well beyond his years. Keys to success: Love what you do and the energy will be there to help you grow every year. Never be afraid to try, and never give up. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? I would combine my fascination with how people think, travel and creativity. I'd write music and play in ports around the world by sailing to each port and experiencing their culture.