In 2008, our home state of Iowa experienced one of the worst natural disasters in its history. Flooding throughout the state impacted approximately 21,000 homes and over 3,000 businesses—amounting to nearly $6 billion in damages.
Next month, construction will wrap up on the third phase of the Johnson County Courthouse renovation. The project—broken into six phases—will reconfigure existing spaces, improve accessibility, and enhance efficiency for those who use the building daily. It will also preserve the building’s character and honor its history.
Exterior material selection is a crucial decision during the architectural process. While defining the building’s character, exterior materials protect the building from weather, moisture, and changing temperatures. The quality of your choice has a lasting impact on your maintenance and operating budget.
Every building project has a limited budget—and multifamily developments are no exception. To achieve a return on investment, developers must spend construction dollars wisely.
Community engagement is a cornerstone of a successful building project. For municipalities and public schools, it helps ensure the completed project meets local needs and provides necessary amenities. Similarly, engaging residents can help corporations and private clients build excitement for a project, attract talent, and cultivate community connections.
Selecting interior materials is a crucial part of the design and construction process. Choices have long-term implications, affecting aesthetics, maintenance, and life-cycle costs.
Trees are an invaluable urban resource. They shade our streets, protect our homes, and beautify our communities. Every tree has a story spanning decades—and that story shouldn’t have to end after the tree’s removal.
A master plan provides a bird’s eye view of your organization’s growth and development. It outlines potential facility improvements and budget requirements, helping your team plan projects intentionally and invest dollars wisely.
While addressing climate change requires multiple solutions, reducing the built environment’s impact is part of the equation. Between heating, cooling, lighting, and appliance operation, buildings consume a large amount of energy, accounting for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
