Over the past 33 years, generations of customers have visited The Banana Boat; last week I had a chance to do the same. I took exterior measurements, including elevations, and made notes of my observations during the site tour. Though it was originally a Dairy Queen franchise, the building has remained the same since construction; consequently this neighborhood gem could use a polish. The interior does not offer a space for customers to convene, but they may take their Avalanches down the back trail that runs through Don Togo Park and around the river to The Forks. The reader board out front, on which customers can announce best wishes to their nearest and dearest, plays an integral role in the business’ connection to Winnipegers. Nostalgia has transformed this “hobby” ice cream shop into a community icon.
As a LEED Consultant I hope to provide technical leadership to certify that the team creates an environmentally responsible solution with long-term sustainability. I am interested in this role because it ensures that the team, including business owners, like Ruth, be equipped with the necessary tools to have a considerable impact on the building’s performance.
I look forward to examining this project from a variety of roles so I will be able to discern all components of building design. In doing so, I also expect to adopt terminology and technical skills that facilitate team communication. Moreover, I hope to gain knowledge, which extends beyond basic system principles and methods to an understanding of the interrelationships among the systems.
-Ashley W. (PM)
LEED Consultant/ Interior Designer
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