IA
Grows Green
Pumpkin, summer squash, zucchini, cucumbers, broccoli, carrots,
spinach, lettuce, herbs, tomatoes, pepper... the bounty of
summer is germinating along the Learning Center property edge.
With a goal of eating lunch straight from the garden and... |
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Three
IA Projects Selected for Sustainable Publication
Construction Communications has selected three Integrated
Architecture projects from more than 2,500 nominated for inclusion
in their upcoming special Real Estate & Construction Review—Midwest
Green Success Stories edition... |
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Sand,
Shovels, Hard Hats and MMPC
Physicians, management team and Greenville citizens gathered
at the site of the new MMPC Greenville office on a beautiful
spring morning in late May to break ground for the 15,000
SF building that will be home to both primary care and specialty... |
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IA
Observes Bike to Work Day
Designer David Huizenga and architects Brian Gurd
and Randy Pease (L to R) marked Friday, May 15, Bike to Work
Day by doing just that. The three bike enthusiasts ride, on
an average, of about 60 miles a week. This summer’s riding
plans include... |
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Well
Designed Marathon
Integrated Architecture has established a reputation for award-winning,
sustainable design. The Grand Rapids-based architecture, engineering
and interior design firm could also be known for its fast-paced
marathon runners: interior designers... |
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Can
Do!
IA and Pioneer Construction took Aim at Hunger in the recent
inaugural Kendall College of Art and Design / Miller Canfield
Law Firm Canstruction event. Using canned and packaged food
goods for construction materials, teams from across the city... |
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IA
Wins International Design Award
Rubbing
architectural shoulders with the Watercube National Swimming
Center in Beijing, an innovative office / retail / apartment
complex in the Netherlands and the Kensington Oval, Barbados,
the Lamar Construction Cantilever, designed by the...
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IA
Staff Earn LEED Accreditation
Integrated
Architecture’s commitment to sustainable design continues
with the U.S. Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) Accreditation of four staff members:
Kyle Baker, LEED AP, Interior Designer... |
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IA
Names Senior Associates and Associates
Integrated
Architecture President, Paul Dickinson, AIA, recently named
the following IA Senior Associates and Associates: Senior
Associates Jo Ann Jullette, Director of
Finance, A key member of the management team, Jo Ann has
over twenty years...
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Peckham
Project Earns IA NISH Partnership Award
The new corporate home for non-profit Peckham, Inc, Lansing
is truly a place to celebrate. The sustainable manufacturing
facility balances the triple bottom line of people, profits
and planet to create a healthy, sustainable environment that... |
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William
Kuiper
Bill began his tenure at Integrated Architecture on March
25, 1996. Working as job captain, he played an integral role
in many successful IA projects including the national award-winning
Herman Miller MarketPlace. Bill’s understanding of form... |
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Recycling
Resource Seminar
The
three ’R’s—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle took center
stage at IA when we hosted the Recycling Resource Seminar,
a two-hour informational lecture which drew over 40 guests.
Presented by IA Sustainability Coordinator Levi Gardner,
LEED AP, the...
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IA
Electronic Recycling Day
Held
in conjunction with the recycling resource seminar, the
IA electronics recycling day resulted in the collection
of 2,890 pounds of used computers, printers, monitors and
cell phones. IA staff, seminar attendees and businesses
who belong to the...
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GVSU
Turf Building Up and Running
The term ‘Fast Track’ has an entirely different
meaning at the new Laker Turf building. Offering a six-lane,
300-meter indoor track with nine sprint lanes, the building
literally houses a fast track that is destined to be among
the Midwest’s premier competition... |
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DU
Lettinga Campus Student Center / Field House
The
recent ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for Davenport
University’s new Student Center Field House drew hundreds
of students, faculty and community members. The 85,000 SF
facility helps establish DU’s Lettinga Campus as a...
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Cathedral
Square... urban reNEWal
The intersection of Division and Wealthy in Grand Rapids’
Heartside district was once a non-descript central city corner,
home to tired buildings, crumbing concrete surface parking
and vacant store fronts. All of that officially changed on
a beautiful late... |
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Chili
Cookoff & Costume Lunch
Mechanical Engineer Neil Winegar, PE, is into his work.
Literally. His personal trunk duct design is the classic
Halloween Costume / Chili Cookoff lunch winner. Neil’s
recent HVAC work can be seen in the new DU Field House which
just held its grand...
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IA
Adds Electrical Engineer
Integrated Architecture is pleased to announce the hiring
of electrical engineer Jeffrey L. Ellinger, PE. A 20-year
veteran, Jeff comes to IA with a robust knowledge of power
systems and a commitment to sustainable design. “Adding
Jeff to our team brings...
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Intern
Architect Joins IA
Intern Architect Jamie Wansten is the newest member of the
Integrated Architecture team. A 2008 graduate of the University
of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture, Jamie offers a
fresh focus on sustainability, graphic design and urban
revitalization that is...
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