Petzoldt said achieving the current corporate environment has been gradual. The attitude was always there, she said. We've just had to learn to communicate it. Some of the ways that has been accomplished include annual field trips to architectural wonders, development of an interactive intranet site and a redesign of the office. The field trips are open to all employees, and the company pays for most of the tab.
Destinations are no more than two hours by air or five hours by bus.
Employees can bring a spouse or friend. By inviting spouses or friends, it acknowledges the fact that we have personal lives, too. The trips include group dinners and activities. The intranet site is about a month away from going online. Wuennenberg said it will be an informational and educational resource for the architects.