emersion design : design/build profile

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Design Build Profile 2014

EMERSION DESIGNarchitecture | interiors | sustainability | planning | engineering

We are a collaborative architecture, interiors,planning, and engineering practice driven by apassion for exceptional designs that advanceour client’s objectives.

Strong relationships with our clients are thecore of what we do. Our workspace is openand informal – full of the energy that comesfrom the productive exchange of ideas. Ourtools are deep curiosity, innovative analysisand strategic, technical problem solving.Charrettes (brainstorming) are common, re-framing problems and generating better solu-tions.

We’re always hungry to understand more anddo better, in our work and through regularlearning opportunities. We know that the builtand the natural environment are inextricablyand vitally linked. We share our client’s com-mitment as stewards, through our work andthrough our active involvement in the USGreen Building Council.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

1775 Mentor Avenue

Suite 202

Cincinnati, Ohio 45212

(513) 841-9100

emersiondesign.com

“emersion DESIGN’s team possesses the expertise, experience, insight, vision and problem-solving skills needed to help companies make important space decisions by assembling thorough quantitative data that provides critical information regarding current and projected space needs.”

Michelle Laumer CCIM Principal

Carey Laumer Commercial Realty

“From start to finish, emersion (DESIGN) exceeded the expectations of the project team, Government contract administrators, as well as the end user of the facility. The design expertise they provided was a significant asset in completing this project on time and on budget.”

Paul Richter Senior Project Manager

Messer Construction Company

“Emersion’s projects are always a relief because they support the owner and assist when needed to keep the project on schedule...They stand behind their work and are extremely customer friendly.”

Lieutenant Michael Wright Project Manager Engineer(Ret.)

Ohio Army National Guard

philosophy

We value the repeat business and client referrals that have become the cornerstone of our

firm’s success. Our detailed programming sessions, appropriate material selection process-

es, sustainable approaches and evidence-based design practices, provide our clients with

end results that meet their design, functional and financial objectives.

history

emersion DESIGN was founded in 2007 to provide professional design services to public and pri-

vate clients. Primary markets include:

• Learning - Universities and Colleges

• Government – Federal and State Agencies

• Science and Technology - Medical and Technology Facilities

• Workplace - Corporations, Professional Services and Non-profit Organizations

Government clients include state, local and federal agencies. Learning Institutions include univer-

sities and colleges, museums and consortiums, both public and private. Science and Technology

clients include: medical facilities, research spaces and laboratories. Workplace clients include

those in corporations, professional services and non-profit organizations.

The name, “emersion,” comes from the verb ‘emerge’ as a planet re-appearing after an eclipse.

The founding members previously worked together within the same organization, serving these

same markets for nearly 20 years before forming emersion DESIGN. Our management is highly

trained and experience professionals with exceptional personal resumes and a track record of suc-

cess illustrated by the letters of recommendation from the clients we have served.

emersion DESIGN LLC | ARCHITECTURE INTERIORS SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING ENGINEERING

1775 Mentor Avenue Suite 202 | Cincinnati, OH 45212 | P 513 841 9100 | emersiondesign.com

disciplinesexperience

Prior to forming emersion DESIGN, our founding members worked together for nearly 20 years, leading

projects that range from small community buildings to $240 million laboratory facilities. While the

company is new, our management and staff are proven, experienced design professionals with

exceptional personal resumes and a track record of delivering success for our clients.

Architecture >> project management, strategic facility planning, programming & space planning,

architectural design, facility assessments, feasibility & concept designs, request for proposal preparation,

construction documents, existing building condition assessments, construction phase services, anti-

terrorism design, cost estimating

Interior Design >> programming, space Planning, furniture, fixtures & equipment, finishes,

cabinetry & millwork, signage, artwork & accessories, interior plantscaping, move coordination, asset

management

Sustainability >> LEED certification, energy audits, life-cycle cost analysis, Net Zero consulting

Planning >> master planning & urban design, land use plans, waterfronts, streetscapes, plazas & other

public spaces, campus master planning, site selection assistance, design guidelines, resource

optimization

Structural Engineering >> building structural Systems, vibration & seismic design, equipment &

process structures, forensic investigations

Additional Services >> Specialty and Support Consultants with whom we have a long history of prior

working experience are available to support us with: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical

engineering, landscape architecture, communications engineering, hazardous materials investigations &

abatement engineering, surveying & geotechnical engineering, environmental graphic design

Contracting Methods >> indefinite delivery contracts, firm fixed price single project contracts,

design-build team participation

Geographic Range >> emersion DESIGN staff members have provided design services across the US.

Our, access to the Internet and the convenience of a hub for a major airline allows our staff to participate

in face-to-face discussions with the client no matter where they are located.



design/build projects Veterans Affairs Optometry & Ophthalmology

Cincinnati, Ohio

36,000 sf $35 million • LEED Gold Certified

• Provided full architectural services

for core and shell

• Areas include a lobby, optometry

clinic exam rooms, low vision

training, and lens fit‐ting and

dispensing rooms Independent,

ophthalmology physician suites ,

treatment and minor surgery rooms, and internal research laboratory support areas

• Sustainable design features include optimization of energy efficiency, incorporate regional materials

with recycled content and diversion of construction and building waste material from landfills

Edgewood Medical Office Building

Trenton, Ohio

13,500 sf $2.35 million • Medical office building

• Spaces include: waiting area, vitals

and blood draw area, exam and

procedure rooms (with adjacent sub‐

waiting), imaging suite,

administration suite, clinical staff

collaboration areas, physical therapy

suite, clean/soiled utility, and clinical/administrative storage

Secured Electronic Warfare Engineering Facility

Naval Support Activity – Crane, Indiana

58,000 sf $11 million

• New two‐story permanent addition • High security engineering laboratory

areas (SCIF) • Jammer, electronics, document

control, engineering, and multiple special application laboratories

• Secured (SCIF) conference rooms, break rooms, communications, electrical, and mechanical rooms

• Paving and site improvements • Demolition of existing laboratory building



Regional Support Command Headquarters & Armed Forces Reserve Center

Moffett Field, California


• Bentley BIM • LEED Gold level certifiable • Architecture and interior design

services • Facilities includes a 25,755 sf

Organizational Maintenance Facility, 174,500 sf Headquarters (which includes offices, fitness center, classrooms, assembly hall, auditorium), and a 66,980 sf Unit Storage and Unheated Storage building

Soldier & Family Assistance Center

Fort Campbell, Kentucky

15,000 sf $5.1 million

• First Soldier and Family Assistance Center in the United States

• Initial building of a Warriors in Transition Complex

• Large gathering/lounge space • Offices for financial, medical, social

and family counseling services and a child’s day care

• LEED Silver Certified

School of Aerospace Medicine & Human Performance Medical Laboratories

Wright‐Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio


• Overall design team project management and foundation structural engineering

• Grading and parking for 40 vehicles • Loading dock with truck access • 2005 BRAC Law compliant • 270,000 sf of laboratory, sample

preparation, and administrative space

• Facilities accommodates the USAF Radiation, Radiation Analysis, and Clinical Reference laboratory missions



Propulsion Laboratory



• Complete interior demolition and renovation of a historic wind tunnel test facility

• Structural remediation • New state‐of‐the‐art propulsion

laboratories, office, and conference spaces

• Specialized spaces include High Bay thermal and power laboratories, simulation room, control room, materials shop, electirc fabrication shop and data reduction room

• Completed historic archiving, removal and packaging

Advanced Power & Thermal Research Laboratory



• Complete renovation • Three‐story historic building and

three wings of existing laboratory space

• Aviation propulsion systems research

• Material processing, data acquisition, clean room and dry room operation, fabrictaion, testing, hazardous material handling, secured and blast containment spaces

• LEED Gold

Strategic Weapons Engineering Facility


50,752 sf $11.4 million

• Two‐story, steel frame construction addition

• Precast concrete exterior wall panels

• Engineering, analysis and testing labs, fire preotection system, secured spaces, shipping and receiving, conference rooms and a lunch/break room

• To achieve LEED Silver certifcation



Training Support Center



• Multipupose classrooms, fire arms simulation training rooms and a Call‐for‐Fire simulation training room

• Arms Vault for simulation weapons and other sensitive items

• Administrative space • High bay rack mounted storage

warehousing space • Shipping/receiving areas • Utilized for woodworking and plastics device fabrication and general item repair

Language Sustainment Training Facility



• Administrative offices, classrooms, distance learning/language laboratory, multipurpose room, oral proficiency interview room and support spaces

• Meets LEED Silver requirements • US Green Building Council (USGBC)

registered and certified under Green Bilding Certification Institute (GBCI)

• Meets Antiterrorism and Force Protection (ATFP) criteria

Gate Improvements

Naval Support Activity ‐ Crane, Indiana


• Design services as part of a design/build team to modify the existing Crane Gate

• Modifications include: two in‐bound truck lanes with pop‐up K12‐rated vehicle barriers, modification of the inbound car lanes to install traffic calming curbs, complete interior renovation of the guard house, conversion of the former credit union building into a new Visitor’s Center, re‐routing of several underground and overhead utilities, pavement resurfacing, and new site lighting



Ready Magazine Complex



• Safe and efficient facility capable of storing non‐compatible explosives

• Close proximity to existing primary transfer facility

• NAVSEA OP‐5 requirements fulfilled • Modified seven bar design multi‐

chamber 5 building ready service magazine complex

• Forklift accessiblity at ground level • Extension of the existing container complex loading hardstand • New force main sanitary sewer system • Replacement of the existing loading dock with a ground level apron • Replaced and enlarged doors • Added lighting • Replaced vents and provisions for the GFGI intrustion detection • Remote video monitoring systems • Rail‐toroads modification: removal and demolition of an existing rail system • Grading and conversion of rail/road bed to gravel acess raod with turnaround • New electric service, security fencing, removal of existing railroad spurs, new exterior site lighting,

improved access roads, lightning protection and site improvement supporting facilities

Child Development Center & Child Youth Center

Fort Stewart, Georgia


• Design and construction of a Child Development Center and a Youth Activity Center

• Child Development Center serves 105‐135 children ages 6 through 10

• Youth Activiy Center serves 60 – 90 children for middle school youth and teens

• Design parallels after school program facility in the private sector community • Grants staff with visual control of the entire building • Provides safe, supervised, healthy, accountable and age appropriate activities for youth and teens • Design aids in facilitating programming, supervising the children and supervising activities • Administrative spaces, atrium/gathering areas, culinary arts areas, commerical kitchen, homework

centers, arts and science activity room, performing arts activity room, multipurpose rooms (gymnasiums), teen lounge, technology laboratory, snack bar and outdoor activities areas



Brigade Headquarters & In‐Out Processing Facility

Fort Bragg, North Carolina


• Renovation of a 14,000 sf existing facility

• 26,000 sf two story addition for the Headquarters

• New 14,000 sf In‐Out Processing Facility

• Project management, architecture, interior design, and structural engineering services provided as part of a design/build team

• The Headquarters facility will include executive offices, administrative and management facilities, SCIF facilities, command operations control center, stand‐alone communications tower and secure outdoor vehicle storage

• The In‐Out Processing Facility includes classroom space, assembly spaces for graduation ceremonies and relocation of a static C‐130 display

Army Reserve Center

Fairfield, California

71,500 sf $23.2 million • Design and construction of a new

600 member Army Reserve Center consisting of an 36,500 sf Training Center, a 26,000 sf Unit Storage Building, and 9,000 sf Organizational Maintenance Shop

• Provided interior design including the development of the Comprehensive Interior Design package for furniture, fixtures and equipment and selection and design of interior architectural finishes and patterns

Lunch & Locker


2,000 sf $1.7 million • Renovations to three munitions

manufacturing facilities to bring them into compliance with NAVSEA OP5

• Work included updating HVAC, lighting and power systems to operate in an explosion hazard area, and the removal of existing windows

• The project included the design and construction of a Lunch and Locker Bldg to provide adequate toilet room, locker and support spaces to the personnel working in this remote munitions manufacturing area



Asset Laboratory/Program Assessment Space (Building 148)


29,300 sf $2 million • Replacement of interior

architectural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical finishes and fixtures throughout and renovation of Building 30148

• Will provide a secure facility per DoD standards

• Design provided for demolition and construction for secure areas

Defense Supply Center Secure Computer Room (Building 23)


500 sf $500,000 • Design and construction of the

Secure Room within the Defense Enterprise Computing Center

• Project included associated utilities, communications, electric, HVAC, fire protection/alarm system, and security requirements

• Designed to comply with all the applicable provisions of Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, Version 1.0

• Considered “open storage SECRET”, the Secure Room shall be for top secret, sensitive compartmented information (TS‐SCI) following Fixed Facility SCIF Construction

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Complex


$23.2 million • Provided architecture, structural

engineering, and interior design • Task order under USACE Louisville

IDIQ Contract

• Special Operations Force Extended

Range/Multipurpose Unmanned

Aircraft System Company at Fort Campbell

• Included a standard design Company Operations Facility with covered overhead storage, a Tactical

Equipment Maintenance Facility, organizational storage, aircraft covered storage, hazardous waste

and oil storage, organizational vehicle parking, and taxiways

• Utilized a SharePoint site for real‐time tracking of project challenges

• Detailed project planning and issue resolution allowed for the project to be awarded below the

Government’s construction cost estimate



team bios steve kimball ESQ, PMP, LEED AP BD+C, GGP

principal / project manager

Steve has over 30 years experience with business leadership, marketing & project management. Prior to co‐founding emersion DESIGN he was the President & CEO for a 100 person architectural – engineering firm with offices in Ohio & Florida. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology (electrical) & a Juris Doctor Degree. Steve has an extensive 20

year project management history. Projects include campus master plans, office buildings, computer centers, research & testing facilities, laboratories, university academic buildings & engineering centers. He has been the lead Project Manager & Principal for projects ranging in magnitude from $100,000 to $250 million in construction. His most recent experience includes lead project manager for the Cincinnati Art Academy renovation, a $25 million propulsion laboratory renovation, and a façade renovation for the University of Cincinnati’s College of Nursing. Steve has managed the design for over $1 billion in construction.

alan hautman RA, LEED AP BD+C

principal / project manager

Alan has over 25 years experience as an architect, business leader & project manager. Prior to co‐founding emersion DESIGN he was the Director of the Government Services Group for a 100 person architectural / engineering firm with offices in Ohio & Florida. He is a graduate of Miami University & has extensive architectural, business management & project management

experience. Projects include a wide range of facility types including office buildings, dormitories & barracks, laboratories, research & testing facilities, engineering centers, industrial facilities and master plans. Alan’s professional resume includes design & design/build projects ranging from small renovations to major new construction projects of $100 million. He is a registered architect and a LEED Accredited Professional BD+C, and has been the lead project manager for projects throughout the United States.

james cheng AIA, LEED AP BD+C

principal / lead designer

Jim has over 30 years experience as a Design Architect, leading talented design teams on civic, cultural, university, corporate and government facilities. Prior to co‐founding emersion DESIGN he was the Design Principal for a 100 person multi‐state A/E firm. Jim’s work has been recognized for excellence by the AIA, GSA, USACE, and USAF, and honored in regional,

national and international design competitions. Jim earned his BArch degree from Cornell University and has taught undergraduate and graduate design studios. Jim integrates design as a key element of each client’s financial and strategic objectives. He was lead designer for the American Red Cross Cincinnati Regional Headquarters, the University of Cincinnati’s Procter Hall renovation, the Information Technology Complex Master Plan / Phase I Supercomputing Center, and the Art Academy Renovation at the Cincinnati Art Museum. As an independent consultant, he was lead designer for a $250 million lab, research & aerospace medicine complex.



m. simon sapsford PE

principal / structural engineer

Simon has over 30 years experience as a project engineer and engineering team leader on large complex projects throughout the World. Prior to co‐founding emersion DESIGN he was the Director of Structural Engineering Services for a 100 person firm. Simon is a graduate of Harvard University with B.A. in Engineering and Applied Sciences and a M.S. in Structural

Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Simon’s unique experience includes routine and complex building structural systems, AT/FP and progressive collapse, structural engineering and expert witness work for insurance and other forensics cases, structural systems studies and analysis, roller coaster design and peer review of major amusement ride attractions, special equipment and systems foundations and both plant cast and site cast precast. He has designed and provided analysis of structural systems for office buildings, industrial facilities, university buildings, commercial centers, laboratories, computer centers, international amusement facilities, and research facilities.

mark stedtefeld RA, NCARB, GGP, CDT

principal / lead architect

Mark has over 30 years experience & is licensed in eleven states. Prior to joining emersion DESIGN as an Owner & Principal he was the Vice President & Director of Architectural Services for a 100 person architectural / engineering firm with offices in Ohio & Florida. Mark is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati & holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree. Mark’s

experience includes the design of complex cultural, university, corporate & public sector projects with an emphasis on the integration of excellent design for efficient & cost effective buildings. His skills include providing architectural leadership in executing some of the most challenging projects in & around Cincinnati. Mark was the lead architect for Cincinnati‘s Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) while owner of another firm. The CAC has been called “the most important American building to be completed since the end of the Cold War” by The New York Times.

chad edwards RA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

principal / urban designer

Chad is an architect, urban designer and eco‐consultant with an emphasis on aesthetic, social and urban issues. Chad has built Net Zero Energy/ Waste/ Water buildings in the Southwest and served as an advisory role for a Net Zero Energy/ Waste/ Water health clinic in Tanzania. His work has garnished design awards from the AIA, IIDA, SEGD and the USGBC. Chad is

an adjunct professor at Cincinnati State and the University of Cincinnati, where he also volunteers as a guest design critic. Chad’s active promotion of urban and sustainable principles has garnished speaking engagements at symposia such as the Cities Alive National Conference, GreenBuild and The International Education Summit. He serves as a Past President of the US Green Building Council Regional Chapter, a Board Member of the Green Umbrella and Coalition for Sustainable Communities, and is an advisory member of the Green Business Council. Chad has been invited speak to US Congress on sustainable design issues



chris bartell, LEED AP

designer

Chris holds a Bachelors of Arts from Wake Forest University and a Masters of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati. His studies explored architecture’s intersection with landscape and urban issues. While studying at the University of Cincinnati, Chris had the opportunity to work for a number of small residential firms in San Francisco and Atlanta, as well as

working on the Hudson Yards for Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) in New York.

dan behnfeldt RA, LEED AP BD+C

project architect

Dan received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Cincinnati. His background involves a wide range of experience including residential, educational, commercial, community centers, community planning, and more recently, institutional work. Early in his career he led design and construction efforts for projects while working in a design/build

practice. This experience was utilized while working for a boutique design firm and later, a larger multi‐disciplinary practice both producing award‐winning projects recognized by peers and clients. Dan has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati teaching in numerous design studios and serving on design juries.

michael chapman RLA, LEED AP BD+C

project manager

Mike has over 14 years of experience in project management and landscape architecture. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in landscape architecture and later attended Miami University to earn his Master’s of Environmental Science degree. Project types include: campus planning and design, parks, streetscapes, public

schools, athletic complexes and development projects. Mike believes that effective project management centers on a thorough understanding of client needs and how the project contributes to the client’s strategic plan and overall organizational mission. Prior to joining emersion DESIGN, Mike managed a local site design and civil engineering office.

bryant cherry

resident guru

Bryant has 19 years experience as a designer and IT professional. Bryant has used his diverse skills for architectural and engineering design support in a significant role that has promoted efficient, quality design for a variety of clients and projects. His experience includes design and design support for corporate, government, university, cultural and industrial projects. Bryant

has played a key role on public and private projects ranging in size from small studies and renovations to multi‐million dollar complex facilities. He brings a diverse set of skills with multiple CADD platforms, software systems and packages.



byron cherry

director of CAD/BIM operations

Byron has spent the last 20 plus years as a plumbing designer and CAD and BIM troubleshooter. His experience covers projects ranging from federal prisons, university dormitories, office buildings, corporate renovations, military dining facilities, vehicle storage and maintenance facilities, child care facilities, schools, laboratories, aquatic centers, parking structures,

and the current Banks Development in Cincinnati to name a few.

amanda curran

marketing coordinator

Amanda holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing from the University of Cincinnati. Her studies emphasized business‐to‐business case studies and marketing research strategies. Amanda was hired as a summer intern, primarily to assist in emersion DESIGN's new visual identity and branding efforts. After the rebranding process, she took on the

marketing coordinator position full time to keep up with emersion's growing marketing demands ‐ including proposal preparation, marketing materials, social media campaigns, and more.

roger curran RA, NCARB

senior architect

Roger joined emersion DESIGN as a Senior Project Architect. Roger is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree. He has over 20 years experience as a registered architect. Past projects include the design of retail, commercial, educational, multifamily residential complexes, medical and healthcare,

municipal and cultural facilities. Roger also has extensive public project experience including a broad range of design/build projects and projects for the Department of Defense. Roger’s most recent experience includes being a lead project architect for an 112,000 square foot Sensors laboratory research complex and a $25 million dollar Information Technology Complex for the Department of Defense.

amy green GGP

interior designer

Amy is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, with Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design. She’s been an asset to emersion DESIGN for the past 4 years. Her design experience includes corporate office, non‐profit, laboratory, hospitality, and government facilities. She assisted with the design of the American Red Cross Cincinnati Headquarters building and is

currently working on a Renovation project for the Cincinnati Art Museum and a Security Gate for NASA in Sandusky Ohio. As an intern at a globally recognized firm, she was part of the team that created the first 5‐star hotel in Tajikistan. Amy also has small project familiarity, helping revitalize the endangered historic Over‐the‐Rhine neighborhood in her hometown of Cincinnati. These experiences have led to a deep understanding of the quality of space at a wide range of scale and economy.



megan griffith LEED AP BD+C

designer

While attending Ball State University, Megan co‐created a stormwater awareness program for the University through the Center for Energy Research, Education and Service (CERES). Her mission was to spur facilities to educate those on campus about the current stormwater practices and how they could be improved using sustainable strategies. Throughout her

collegiate career, Megan worked in project teams in the Health Care, Corporate and Retail markets at Architects Forum of Indianapolis. More recent projects include those in the Higher Education and Science & Technology markets. Megan has volunteered her time and expertise for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and USGBC’s Emerging Green Builders. She acquired a position in World Tour 3/ Polyarch 17, an overseas architectural study program where she visited and studied 32 cities in 25 countries. Megan received her Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture degree from Ball State University in 2008 where she helped design and construct a straw bale classroom.

shawn hesse RA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C/O+M, USGBC LEED Faculty

architect / sustainability consultant

Shawn leads emersion DESIGN’s Cambridge office, and focuses his work on integrating sustainability into design, planning, and policy decisions for clients ranging from fortune 500 companies to universities, cultural, and civic institutions. As the first USGBC Faculty in Ohio, and one of three in Massachusetts, Shawn is part of an elite group to be recognized and trained

by the USGBC, and has educated more than 3,800 people about LEED and sustainability. As a Living Building Challenge Ambassador and Facilitator for the Boston area, Shawn also provides training for organizations interested in pursuing the Living Building Challenge – the most stringent and ambitious sustainability rating system. He is an active volunteer with the USGBC, serving on a LEED Technical Working Group to write social equity into future versions of LEED, and serves on the national board of Architects/Designers/Planners for Social Responsibility, working to improve social justice in the built environment.

greg hutzel RA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

project manager

In over 18 years of professional experience, Greg has teamed with some heavy hitters in our industry, such as Gwathmey Siegel, César Pelli and Pritzker Prize winner Frank Gehry. While contributing to firms in Cincinnati, New York City and Bavaria, Germany, Greg has been a Project Architect for the Department of Defense and international companies and national

leaders, including Fidelity Investments, Procter and Gamble, and the Melink Corporation. He has successfully led project teams through the LEED certification process on more than a dozen LEED projects. Greg has broad Project Architect and Construction Administration knowledge in and was the architect and LEED AP for the first LEED Silver Certified project in Ohio. Greg, is a past president of the Cincinnati Chapters of the USGBC and the AIA’s Committee on the Environment.



melissa johnson NCIDQ, EDAC, LEED AP ID+C

senior interior designer

Melissa’s 20+ years of experience emphasizes healthcare and clinical environments, government projects, and corporate master planning. Her space planning and interior finish concepts focus on holistic design and efficient work flow incorporating LEAN process and sustainable solutions. Design expertise includes patient care areas, caregiver work areas, exam

and procedure rooms, clinical laboratories, pharmacies, corporate, administrative, conference, training and family support areas.

nikki kelley

director of marketing

Nikki joined emersion DESIGN as our lead marketing professional. She has nearly ten years experience & holds a BA degree in Journalism from Northern Kentucky University. Nikki is a Board Member with the Kittyhawk and Kentuckiana Posts of the Society of American Military Engineers. Nikki has extensive research, market analysis and writing skills. She currently

manages all marketing operations for emersion DESIGN.

charlie kemp RA, RRC

senior architect / roof consultant

Charlie’s architectural experience includes a variety of commercial and industrial projects, including office buildings, retail facilities, recreation centers, factories, laboratories, engineering research centers, warehouse distribution centers, design/build, historic renovations, parking garages, and even the restoration of a gothic cathedral. He has also worked on projects

with signature architects Michael Graves and Thom Mayne of Morphosis. His public project experience includes work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Defense, as well as municipal and cultural projects. Charlie also performs building and roof assessments, and specializes in the science of building envelope performance. He is also a member of the RCI and a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC).

krista paas nicholas AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

project architect

Krista has over 15 years of experience, primarily in Healthcare and Hospital interior fit‐out design. She is experienced in leading large teams with a strong attention to detail and focus on overall project goals and industry trends. She is practiced in meeting with healthcare leadership departments, and facilities staff to develop design and to finalize decisions and possesses

proficient knowledge of healthcare trends and codes. Her Healthcare planning and design expertise includes replacement hospitals, perioperative suites, intraoperative imaging, and inpatient nursing units in nationally‐ranked, award winning pediatric academic and university medical center settings.



heather ratliff NCIDQ, LEED AP ID+C, CAPS, GGP

interior designer

Heather received dual Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Cincinnati in Architecture and Interior Design as well as a certificate in Historic Preservation. She is a LEED Accredited Professional determined to support environmental responsibility personally and professionally. Her passion for history, design and travel led her Paris and Copenhagen for

architectural study. As an intern at a local firm, she was an integral part of the extensive renovation and addition to a vocational high school. Her professional experience includes work as a designer at a custom cabinetry and woodwork shop focusing on high‐end residential projects. She worked with clients to realize their visions from design concept to fabrication and installation. Her concern for the aging population particularly in residential design inspired her to earn her title of Certified Aging‐In‐Place Specialist (CAPS).

steve ricci PE, LEED AP BD+C

structural engineer

Steve has over eight years experience as a Structural Designer/Engineer and has done projects in numerous states across the United States. The projects have ranged in size from small additions to existing buildings, as well as, larger, new structures. He has worked on projects that include government, retail, schools, hospitals, and restoration of existing structures. The

complexity of his project experience has ranged from typical, box warehouses, to two‐story office buildings, and even the design of a 20 ton missile base. With this experience working government projects, he has gained vast knowledge of the AT/FP requirements for such projects. Steve is a member of numerous structural engineering affiliations, which allows for continued education and knowledge, in order to provide the required analysis/design of projects for the future.

michael sundrup RA, LEED AP

architect

Michael received both his Bachelor of Science degree and his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Cincinnati. Through the co‐op program at UC he has been fortunate to work in a number of working environments, ranging from a high‐end residential design firm in Naples, FL to a large A/E firm in Shanghai, China that specialized in recreational

facilities, hotels and commercial high‐rises. Michael spent a summer as a team leader for the HABS/HAER historical documentation program at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. Prior to joining emersion DESIGN, Michael worked for Cincinnati's City Architect, focusing on streetscape design and urban planning. On weekends, he volunteers at the Cincinnati Museum Center, giving tours of the historic Union Terminal.



jacqueline vontz APS

office manager

Jackie came to emersion DESIGN with over 30 years experience in the business management and accounting field. After 17 years as Business Manager and Director of Finance for a large, high‐end fitness chain in the Washington, DC area, Jackie moved to Cincinnati and was instrumental in the business setup and initial stages of development for the Purple People

Bridge Climb. As Accounting Administrator for a Cincinnati based lighting audit and design firm, Jackie played a significant role in the development and utilization of project management, product procurement and cost‐saving procedures. Jackie also has an extensive background in benefits administration and human resources management.

heather wehby RA, LEED AP BD+C, GGP

project architect

Heather is a licensed Architect and LEED Accredited Professional with experience on diverse project types such as education, residential, hospitality, religious and workplace. Her expertise lies in complex projects requiring precise and thoughtful attention to detail. She received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Cincinnati and enjoys

serving on design juries and mentoring students about the profession. Her passion for travel, art history and design has led her to Europe, China, Peru and Cambodia. Heather served on the Board of Directors of the USGBC Cincinnati Regional Chapter from 2009‐2010 and was integral to developing the Emerging Professionals group. In addition to integrating sustainable building practices into her work, she challenges herself to make sustainable choices in her own life.



sustainability philosophy

emersion DESIGN was created, in part, to lead by example, engaging in our ideals of stewardship for our clients, environment and community. Each decision is weighted against this pursuit and our sustainable design focus is paramount to realizing these ideals. We have been trusted by government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, universities and colleges, health care institutions, and science and technology firms to guide them to a more sustainable future.

“Within a culture of stewardship, we strive to transform aspirations & strategic purpose into sustainable, effective & inspiring places making the world better for our clients, our firm & our communities.”

client ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• commissioned to achieve the first Net Zero Energy commercial retrofit in the United States

• asked by US Army Corps of Engineers to redefine their building and site design process to align with their Net Zero Energy goals

• designed 4 Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Capable buildings

• acquired over $2.2 million in grant funding for sustainable storm water controls

• achieved a Net Zero Stormwater site • designed a Net Zero Stormwater Campus Master

Plan • obtained LEED Platinum, Gold and Silver credentials for our clientele • hired to educate architects and engineers across Ohio on energy efficiency measures • assisted governmental agencies, Fortune 500 companies and universities with their organizational

sustainable strategy and goals, including facility, policy and product analysis

internal ACHIEVEMENTS

• became the first architecture and engineering firm in the world with a LEED Platinum office. We accomplished this monument al feat for under $27 a square foot for tenant fit out and furniture. We have since won 5 design awards for our space. Projects can be highly sustainable, inexpensive and beautiful

• 3 Past USGBC Regional Chapter Presidents, another Past Executive Committee member and 1 current Board member on staff

• 1 out of 109 world wide LEED Faculty members on staff

• staff has been asked to help write LEED v4 and subsequent releases • LEED for Neighborhood Development Regionalization State Chair • the only 2 Living Building Challenge Ambassador architects within 3 states • asked to speak to US Congress on sustainability matters



• invited to speak at over 200 local, regional, national and international conferences • achieved 99.27% waste diversion from landfill for our office fit out • 22% alternative commuting practices • Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) Education Providers

firm POLICY

• commits to 2030 energy goals toward NZE • incorporated organic waste management through

vermicomposting • full service office recycling through Green

Recycling Works • purchases only Energy Star Certified equipment • Lunch and Learn session expenditures donated to

area food banks in lieu of staff lunches

staff OUTREACH

emersion DESIGN staff have been invited or elected to sit on boards or councils of the following sustainability focused organizations: • Green Umbrella • Greater Cincinnati Green Business Council • Coalition of Sustainable Communities • Living Building Challenge Collaborative • Groundwork Cincinnati Mill Creek • Green Partnership for Greater Cincinnati • US Green Building Council, including 3 Past

Presidents • City of Cincinnati Sustainability Plan Steering Committee • Communities of the Future Advisory Board

company RESEARCH

emersion DESIGN has received multiple awards for sustainability research including: • Green Jobs Study ‐ Investigates the impact and

implementation of sustainable policies in the Southwestern Ohio manufacturing industry

• Green Historic Study ‐ Identifies historic preservation, energy and sustainable processes that allows a building to obtain State Historic Tax Credits and City LEED Tax Incentives

• Social Impact of Building ‐ Investigates potential implications on communities and humans from design and construction practices



LEED portfolio

CERTIFIED

emersion DESIGN's Headquarters LEED‐CI 2.0 Platinum

Cincinnati Regional American Red Cross Headquarters LEED NC 2.2 Gold

Advanced Power and Thermal Research Laboratory LEED NC 2.2 Gold

Cincinnati Art Museum Longworth Wing Renovation LEED NC 2009 Gold

Highland Avenue Medical Office Building LEED CS 2.0 Gold

Advanced Engineering Consultants Office LEED NC 2009 Gold

Fort Stewart Child Development Center LEED NC 2.2 Silver

Fort Stewart Youth Center LEED NC 2.2 Silver

Lithium Battery Test Facility Renovation LEED NC 2009 Silver

P340 Strategic Weapons East Facility LEED NC 2009 Silver

Fort Campbell Soldier & Family Assistance Center LEED NC 2.2 (COE Verified ‐ Silver)

Crane Secured Engineering LEED NC 2.2 (COE Verified ‐ Silver)

Fort Campbell Training Support Center LEED NC 2.2 (COE Verified ‐ Silver)

Language Sustainment Training Facility LEED NC 2009 (COE Verified ‐ Silver)

REGISTERED

Bureau of Public Debt LEED EB O&M

UC Court Archaeology Research Center LEED NC 2.2

Donald P. Klekamp Community Law Center LEED EB O&M

Venture Corporate Center LEED CS 2.0

Clearcreek Township Youth Center LEED NC 2.2

Naval Surface Warfare Center Communications Center Building LEED NC 2009

Electronic Test Equipment Maintenance Facility Renovation LEED NC 2009

Army ASOC LEED NC 2009

Air Force HC‐130J Simulator LEED NC 2009

NASA Plum Brook Station Main Gate LEED NC 2.2

Fort Dix Kelley Reserve Center LEED NC 2009

Coraopolis Heated Storage Building LEED NC 2009

Fort Stewart Gray Eagle Master Site LEED NC 2009

Fort Stewart Company Operations Facility LEED NC 2009

Fort Stewart Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility LEED NC 2009



ID/IQ contracts

current federal ID/IQ contracts

US AIR FORCE—88TH AIR BASE WING, WRIGHT‐PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE

Multi‐Discipline A/E Services (AEC Emersion JV) Contract No.:FA8601‐10‐R‐0002 Contract Period: 2010‐2015

US AIR FORCE 88TH AIR BASE WING—WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE

Multi‐Discipline A/E Services ‐ primarily MEP (AEC + emersion DESIGN as sub) Contract No.: FA8601‐13‐D‐0003 Contract Period: 2012‐2017

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS—SAVANNAH DISTRICT

Multi‐Discipline A/E Services for Large Projects (BWSC Rosser Emersion JV) Contract No.: W912HN‐11‐D‐0005 Contract Period: 2011‐2014

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS—KANSAS CITY DISTRICT

Multi‐Discipline A/E Services for Military & Civil Works (AEC & emersion DESIGN) Contract No.: W912DQ‐11‐D‐4024 Contract Period: 2011‐2014

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS—KANSAS CITY DISTRICT

Multi‐Discipline A/E Services for Military & Civil Works (AEC + emersion DESIGN as sub) Contract No.: W912DQ‐12‐D‐4007 Contact Period: 2012‐2015

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS—DAYTON, COLUMBUS, & CHILLICOTHE

Multi‐Discipline A/E Services for Medical Center (AEC & emersion DESIGN) Contract No.: VA250‐12‐D‐0011 Contract Period: 2012‐2014

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS & SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Multi‐Discipline A/E Services for Glenn Research Center (AEC Emersion JV) Contract No.: NNC14BA09B Contract Period: 2014‐2019



recent awards2014US AIR FORCE DESIGN AWARD MERIT AWARD FOR FACILITY RENOVATIONS & ADDITIONS>>Wright-Patterson Airf Force Base - Advanced Power & Thermal Research Lab

GREATER CINCINNATI’S BEST PLACES TO WORK>>Cincinnati Business Courier

FEDERAL ENERGY & WATER MANAGEMENT AWARD >>Wright-Patterson Airf Force Base - Advanced Power & Thermal Research Lab

BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION GIANTS 300 REPORT>>#75 Architecture/Engineering Firm Overall #94 Healthcare Sector#24 Science & Technology Sector #103 Office Sector#39 Cultural Facilities Sector #109 Reconstruction Sector#50 Federal Government Sector #111 University Sector#70 Government Sector

GREATER CINCINNATI’S LARGEST ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS>>Cincinnati Business Courier

2013CINCINNATI BUSINESS COURIER THE LIST -GREENEST TRI-STATE BUILDINGS>>Cincinnati Art Museum Longworth Wing emersion DESIGN HeadquartersHighland Medical Office Building American Red Cross Cincinnati Headquarters

CINCINNATI DESIGN AWARDS 17 HONOR AWARD WINNER>>Cincinnati Art Museum Longworth Wing

BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION GIANTS 300 REPORT>>#61 Architecture/Engineering Firm Overall #24 in Data Center Sector#49 in Government Sector

GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS GREEN ADVOCACY>>Energy Efficiency Training for Ohio Architects, Engineers, and Developers


2012CINCINNATI DESIGN AWARDS 16 MERIT AWARD WINNER>>University of Cincinnati Procter Hall Façade Renovation

OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL GREEN GALA >>emersion DESIGN Headquarters


SOCIO DESIGN FOUNDATION HONORABLE MENTION - MAY VIGNETTE>>“Space by Subtraction”

REGIONAL 55 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES>>Cincinnati Business Courier

2011CINCINNATI DESIGN AWARDS 15 - MERIT AWARD WINNER>>American Red Cross Cincinnati Chapter Headquarters

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING >>SAME Kentuckiana Post

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION BOARDSSEED GRANT FOR ARCHITECTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS>>Roche Health Center

AMERICAN RED CROSS - GOVERNMENT/ADMINISTRATION MASONRYDESIGN>>Cincinnati Area Chapter Headquarters














































PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE INSTITUTE FINALIST>>88th Security Forces Operations Center

GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS DESIGN FOR PROFIT WINNER>>emersion DESIGN’s Office Expansion

GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS DESIGN FOR NONPROFIT WINNER>>American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter Headquarters

2010CINCINNATI DESIGN AWARDS 14 ARCHITECTURAL ADVANCEMENT –HONORABLE MENTION>>Green Jobs Policy Research Study for Cincinnati & Dayton, Ohio

US AIR FORCE DESIGN AWARD MERIT AWARD FOR CONCEPTDESIGN>>Wright-Patterson Air Force Base - Information Technology Complex, Phase 1

US AIR FORCE DESIGN AWARD CITATION AWARD FOR CONCEPT DESIGN>>Wright-Patterson Air Force Base - Security Forces Operations Center

BUSINESS COURIER | USGBC’S GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS FINALIST>>emersion DESIGNS’s Office Expansion

US AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND DESIGN AWARD - CONCEPTDESIGN>>Wright-Patterson Air Force Base - Security Forces Operations Center

US AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND DESIGN AWARDS - CONCEPTDESIGN>>Wright-Patterson Air Force Base - Sensors Directorate LaboratoryWright-Patterson Air Force Base - Information Technology Complex, Phase 1

2009AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS OF OHIO - MERIT AWARD FOR INTERIORS>>emersion DESIGN’s Office Expansion

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS OF OHIO - HIGHPERFORMANCE DESIGN>>emersion DESIGN’s office expansion

HAMILTON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CENTER BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT AWARD>>Tenant of the Year

REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION REVIEW - GREEN BUILDING OFAMERICA>>emersion DESIGN’s office expansion

2008CINCINNATI CHAPTER IIDA HONOR AWARD>>emersion DESIGN’s office expansion

CINCINNATI DESIGN AWARDS 12 ARCHITECTURAL ADVANCEMENT -HONORABLE MENTION>>Over-The-Rhine Green Historic Study

CINCINNATI DESIGN AWARDS 12 ARCHITECTURAL ADVANCEMENT HONORAWARD>>LE3D Social Sustainability Rating System

THE GREATER CINCINNATI EARTH COALITION>>Environmental Business of the Year














































contact information

emersion DESIGN >>1775 Mentor Avenue, Suite 202Cincinnati, Ohio 45212513.841.9100emersiondesign.com

alan hautman, RA, LEED AP BD+C>>[email protected]

steve kimball, PMP, LEED AP BD+C, Esq. >>

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