emersion design

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emersion DESIGN Office Expansion


Click icon to add SmartArt graphic2008 Cincinnati IIDA Honor Award

2009 AIA Ohio Merit Award for Interiors

2009 AIA Ohio Honor Award for High Performance

2010 Business Courier Green Business Awards – Finalist

2011 Business Courier Green Business Awards – Design Winner ( for-profit category)


Click icon to add SmartArt graphicTotal landfill contribution: 1 garbage bag (99.27% diverted)

The first LEED CI Platinum certified project in Ohio

Fourth LEED Platinum certified Architecture office in the world

The first LEED Platinum certified A/E office in the world

Construction costs <$27/SF (including furniture)


Services Provided


architecture

interior design

sustainability consulting

planning

structural engineering


By the Numbers


August 2007: 7 people

May 2012: 28 people

The founders of emersion DESIGN worked together for many years at a previous 100 person A/E firm in leadership positions:

• Steve Kimball: CEO• Jim Cheng: Director of Design• Mark Stedtefeld: Director of Architecture• Simon Sapsford: Director of Structural Engineering • Alan Hautman: Director of Federal Services• Chad Edwards: Firm Sustainability Leader

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Partners


AEC / emersionAn 8a Joint VentureAEC: A minority owned engineering firm with deep technical expertise

BWSC/ emersionA Joint VentureBWSC: A national engineering/architecture firm

JV

emersion DESIGN currently has projects in 16 states, the District of Columbia and Tanzania


higher education

Student Activity Center

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School of Aerospace Medicine Residence Hall

Air Force Institute of Technology Research Laboratory

Click icon to add SmartArt graphic50,000 s.f.Graduate Research Laboratories

University of Cincinnati Procter Hall

Click icon to add SmartArt graphicFaçade replacement at a gateway location critical to University Identity


RECOMMENDATION BASED ON:

•FIELD INSPECTION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS•TWO THIRD PARY ESTIMATES OF SCREEN VS. WEATHER ENCLOSURE REPLACEMENT•SIGNIFICANT LONG TERM SAVINGS:

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REMOVE 40-YEAR OLD METAL PANEL AND SINGLE PANE GLAZING WEATHER ENCLOSURE (PHASE I—FLOORS 3 & 4) (PHASE II—FLOOR 2)

PROVIDE NEW , EFFICIENT WEATHER ENVELOPE (PHASE I—FLOORS 3 & 4) (PHASE II—FLOOR 2)

REMOVE DETERIORATED, PIGEON INFESTED OVERHANGS& ASBESTOS FASCIAS & FINS (All Floors)

•SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS• MORE EFFICIENT ENCLOSURE SOONER• NO WASTE OF NEW SCREEN MATERIAL, LABOR & CONSTRUCTION ENERGY

ORIGINAL TASK $$$$•BUILD SCREEN NOW $•WITHIN 10 YEARS REMOVE SCREEN

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ENCLOSURE $•THEN REPLACE SCREEN $

RECOMMENDED TASK $$•REPLACE WEATHER ENCLOSURE PHASE I

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University of Cincinnati Archeological Research Facility


Shaker Farmstead

Historic Sensitivity

Exceptionally Tight Budget

Classroom and Laboratory

Archive

Field Station

Simple yet Evocative

Modern Approach to

Vernacular

University of Cincinnati Archeological Research Facility

NY Student Housing Project

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Over-the-Rhine - Green Historic Study


4 case studies

In conjunction with:• Over-the-Rhine Foundation• Gray & Pape• University of Cincinnati

20 person Integrative Design Team

2 design studios and seminars

AIA CINCINNATI MERIT AWARD FOR

ARCHITECTURAL ADVANCEMENT

Over-the-Rhine - Green Historic Study


University of Cincinnati Residence Halls

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AIA OHIO DESIGN AWARD

AIA CINCINNATI DESIGN AWARD

Jim Cheng: Lead DesignerChad Edwards: Design & Documentation

>> pre-emersion


University of Cincinnati Residence Halls

Jim Cheng: Lead DesignerChad Edwards: Design & Documentation

>> pre-emersion

Eden Avenue Garage Addition & Pedestrian Bridge




Jim Cheng: Project Manager>> pre-emersion

University of Cincinnati Student Recreation Center



Chad Edwards: Project Manager - Sustainability Expert/LEED Certification/ Construction Documents Team

>> pre-emersion

School of Aerospace Medicine


300,000 sfEducation & Teaching Laboratory Complex

U.S. AIR FORCE WORLDWIDE DESIGN

AWARDS

U.S. AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND DESIGN

AWARD

>> pre-emersionSteve Kimball: Project ManagerJim Cheng: Lead DesignerMark Stedtefeld: Lead Project Architect Roger Curran: Project Architect

Miami University Middletown Levey Hall


$8Million40,000 sfTeaching Laboratory


>> pre-emersionJim Cheng: Lead Designer

Xavier University Academic Quad Planning Study


Planning & Renovation Projects for Xavier

University

>> pre-emersionJim Cheng: Project Designer

science & technology

NASA: New Orleans facilities master plan


Frames over $1Billion

investment over 20 years

Neighborhood Rebuilding

Catalyst

Reconstruct Wetland

Habitat

Phytoremediation

NASA: Plumbrook Station Gate

NASA: Glenn Research Center Operations Building

NASA: Glenn Research Center Master Plan


Frames over $250 Million

investment over 10 years

Existing facility/ needs

analysis

Federal Energy Mandate

NASA: Glenn Research Center Master Plan

Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel Control Room

before renovation after renovation

Sensors Laboratory Renovation & Addition

Click icon to add SmartArt graphic216,000 cu. ft Ancechoic ChamberMultiple band radar towersElectro-optical laboratoriesClean RoomsCommand Offices90,000 sf additions60,000 sf renovation

Sensors Laboratory Renovation & Addition

Information Technology Complex Master Plan

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High end simulation facilities

Master Plan for 500,000 sf

Information Technology Complex Phase 1

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Simulation Labs,Data Center & Office

US AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND DESIGN

AWARD

National Air & Space Intelligence Command

Click icon to add SmartArt graphic$100,000,000Data Center and Information Production Center

Secured Engineering facility

Click icon to add SmartArt graphic$10,800,00058,000 s.f. Engineering Laboratory additionDesign-Build

Secured Engineering facility

Laboratory Swingspace

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Laboratory Swingspace

Human Performance Wing & School of Aerospace Medicine


$200Million 700,000s.f.Education & Laboratory Complex

US AIR FORCE WORLDWIDE DESIGN

AWARDS

US AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND DESIGN

AWARD

>> pre-emersionSteve Kimball: Project ManagerJim Cheng: Lead DesignerMark Stedtefeld: Lead Project ArchitectRoger Curran: Project Architect

Soldier & Family Assistance Center

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Soldier & Family Assistance Center

US Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District - Youth Activity Center

Click icon to add SmartArt graphictwo different sites – designed and constructed concurrently.

LEED Silver Certifiable

14,000 s.f., 6-10 year old Child Development Center

20,000 s.f., 11-18 year old Youth Activity Center

US Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District - Child Development Center

Click icon to add SmartArt graphictwo different sites – designed and constructed concurrently.

LEED Silver Certifiable

14,000 s.f., 6-10 year old Child Development Center

20,000 s.f., 11-18 year old Youth Activity Center

Cincinnati Art Museum Art Academy Addition & Renovation


Shortlisted as Architect of Record for Neutelings & Riedijk: Signature Architects

Cincinnati Art Museum Art Academy Addition & Renovation

Cincinnati Art Museum - Cincinnati Wing



Jim Cheng: Lead Designer>> pre-emersion

Cincinnati Art Museum - Cincinnati Wing


Contemporary Arts Center

Click icon to add SmartArt graphicCollaborative Research with the University of Cincinnati and the City of Cincinnati

AIA Cincinnati Design Award for Architectural Advancement


Mark Stedtefeld: Lead Technical Architect

>> pre-emersion

Carnegie Theatre Renovation


STATE OF KENTUCKY HISTORIC PRESERVATION

AWARD

NORTHERN KENTUCKY HISTORIC PRESERVATION

AWARD

CINCINNATI PRESERVATION

ASSOCIATION AWARD

CINCINNATI MAGAZINE DESIGN AWARD

IIDA CINCINNATI DESIGN AWARD


Uptown Arts




CINCINNATI PRESERVATION

ASSOCIATION DESIGN AWARD


National Museum of the United States Air Force


UNITED STATES AIR FORCE DESIGN AWARD

Steve Kimball: Project ManagerMark Stedtefeld: Project ArchitectJim Cheng: Project Designer

>> pre-emersion

Saint Francis High School Addition


COMPETITIONS MAGAZINE AWARD FINALIST


Woodlawn Ohio National Guard Training & Community Center


Marysville Ohio National Guard Training & Community Center


Cincinnati Gateway – L&N Bridge


SEGD CINCINNATI DESIGN AWARD

Chad Edwards: Lead Designer>> pre-emersion

Cincinnati Gateway – Paddock Road Bridge


CINCINNATI DESIGN AWARD


Sawyer Point Park


NATIONAL WATERFRONTS DESIGN AWARD



Jim Cheng: Design Team>> pre-emersion

Ashland River Front


$10.22 Million Grant

Community analysis

Economic Development

assessment

City Links




Chad Edwards: Lead Designer/Design Development Documents Team

>> pre-emersion

Ashland Bridge Lighting





Chad Edwards: Lead Designer/Schematic Development

>> pre-emersion

Legal Aid Society Renovation


administrative

Security Forces Headquarters Complex

Click icon to add SmartArt graphic$14Million 40,000+s.f.Administrative & Training Complex

U.S. Air Force Worldwide Design Awards

U.S. Air Force Materiel Command Design Award

Security Forces Headquarters Complex

American Red Cross Cincinnati Chapter Headquarters


Facilitated $179,197

Green Roof

Site Storm Water Control

Grant

American Red Cross Cincinnati Chapter Headquarters

GSA Bureau of Public Debt


LEED-EB Assessment

Energy AuditEnergy Star Portfolio Manager

Plaza design

Army Reserve 63rd RSC Headquarters, Moffett Field


180,000 sf Headquarters

Administration Building

Full Interior Design

Services

Army Reserve 63rd RSC Headquarters, Moffett Field

US Air Force Transportation Command


$80 Million

180,000 sf

Command Headquarters

and Operations Center

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

DESIGN AWARD

Alan Hautman: Project ManagerDan Behnfeldt: Project ArchitectJim Cheng: Lead Designer

>> pre-emersion

Albertson Network

Jean-Marie Arelt: Lead Interior Designer

>> pre-emersion

Catholic Healthcare Partnership

Jean-Marie Arelt: Lead Interior Designer

>> pre-emersion

healthcare

Healthy Beginnings Renovation

Veterans Affairs Medical Office Building

planning

Miami Township Revitalization Plan


Sustainable Stormwater Strategies

Community analysis

Economic Development Assessment

Comprehensive Park Plan

Chad Edwards: Lead Planner >> pre-emersion

Mason Downtown Vision Plan


Community Analysis

Economic Development Assessment

Plaza Design

Chad Edwards: Lead Planner >> pre-emersion

Carmel Old Meridian District Plan


Community analysis

Economic Development

assessment

Density enrichment

Urban Tree Programming

Chad Edwards: Planner >> pre-emersion

Village of Elmwood Place – Comp. Planning Charrette


Community analysis

Economic Development assessment

Comprehensive Park

analysis

Chad Edwards: Committee Chair >> pre-emersion

sustainability

President’s Climate Action Plan

International activity

Kyoto Protocol - 1997• US has declined

ratification

architectural education

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

University of Cincinnati

2011 NCARB prize: Roche Health Clinic

Roche Health Clinic -Tanzania

Click icon to add SmartArt graphic50,000 patients per doctor

Worst patient to doctor ratio in the world

Village Life Outreach

Doctors Without Borders

DAAP

University Health

Catholic Health Services

Roche Health Clinic - Tanzania

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Melink Headquarters Net Zero Retrofit


50 GREENEST BUILDINGS FROM AROUND THE

WORLDRanked #33

-Top Online Engineering Degree.com

SWORWIB Green Roof Retrofit


Facilitated $25,000 Green Roof Design Grant

environmental sustainability

economicsustainability

social sustainability

Social Sustainability



FOR ARCHITECTURAL ADVANCEMENT

Proposed Social Equity CreditsSE Prerequisite 1: Gentrification Prevention

SE Credit 1.1 – 1.3: Enhanced Gentrification Prevention

SE Credit 2: Prevailing Wage

SE Credit 3: Workforce Development

SE Credit 4: Community Design Charrette

SE Credit 5: Project Team Diversity

SE Credit 6.1: Slave Labor: Material Production

SE Credit 6.2: Slave Labor: Material Extraction

SE Credit 7: Business Cleaning Hours

Blue Green Alliance Green Jobs Study
