We are pleased to announce the promotion of six team members. These individuals join the firm’s existing leadership in a collective effort to support our mission of building trusting relationships, driving positive change, and redefining excellence. They have distinguished themselves as leaders, mentors, innovators, and collaborators who embody the firm’s values.

For commercial and residential developers, higher-density, mixed-use buildings present many practical benefits and opportunities. Integrating retail, living, work, and entertainment into a cohesive package, the approach can maximize development and activate urban areas with various tenants.

Next fall, the Pella Early Learning Center—officially named the Little Dutch Academy at the Viersen Early Learning Center—will open its doors to students. The 32,000-square-foot project is Pella Community School District’s first purpose-built facility for preschool students.

With people spending 90% of their time indoors, the built environment is a crucial determinant of human health. One pathway toward healthier buildings is using a third-party building certification system. Programs like LEED, WELL, and Living Building Challenge (LBC) outline strategies for improving occupants’ physical and mental well-being.

Third-party building certification systems provide a path toward sustainable design. They prove a building is design and operating as intended, substantiating sustainability claims.

Everyone has an innate desire to be in and around nature—a concept known as biophilia. Unfortunately, the workspaces where we spend most of our time are often stripped of life.

Hiring a contractor can be an intimidating experience for some building owners—especially those taking on their first project. With your budget and schedule at stake, it’s important to find a trusted partner who understands your project’s goals.

If you’ve outgrown your current facility, increasing your square footage may seem like a logical solution. Perhaps you are considering an addition or plan to move to locations and build a new facility.

Successful building projects start by establishing expectations with everyone involved. With thousands of decisions ahead, it helps to create a clear communication plan and identify everyone’s roles and responsibilities.

Architectural fees can vary significantly depending on the firm and project. When searching for an architect, clients are likely to encounter not only different costs but different fee structures as well.