HKS - State judicial complex - proposal
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July 23, 2014
Jeff Lacks
Director Procurement Services
Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission
270 Washington Street, SW, Second Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
RE: Statement of Proposal for Design Professional Services
State of Georgia Judicial Complex, No. GBA-182-DP
Dear Mr. Lacks and Members of the Selection Committee:
On behalf of HKS, we consider it an extreme privilege to submit our proposal for architectural services for the
design of the new State of Georgia Judicial Complex. Our proposed team has been assembled to make your
project a success. We are privileged to have made it this far and we look forward to beginning the project with
you and your team soon. Following is a synopsis of why we know the team that we have gathered is the great fit
for your project.
PROVEN TEAM WITH JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE: With HKS as the prime architect responsible for project
performance and execution; and with Dewberry Architects as the lead designers and judicial planners -- we off er
the State of Georgia the highest level of expertise in both project control and judicial design. Dewberry is one
of the nation’s first firms to specialize in courthouse design and have been providing expertise in this practice
area for over 30 years. Their designs have been recognized with nearly 250 juried awards on national, regional,
and local levels. We believe that our team’s combination of deep planning and design resources; knowledge of
the design and security concepts being used in today’s judicial buildings; and familiarity with GSFIC and the site;
make us highly qualified to provide design and planning services for your State of Georgia Judicial Complex.
A TEAM DEVELOPED NOT BY A SINGLE PROJECT BUT RATHER THROUGH A HISTORY OF WORKING
TOGETHER: HKS and Dewberry have a long history of working as partners to deliver large and complex projects.
To date we have collaborated on 10 projects -- totaling more than 5 million square feet. When architects partner
on projects it is imperative that the relationship can show a history of success. This is a partnership built on trust,
relationship and strategic benefit the State of Georgia. Additionally, our consultant team members have work
with both HKS and Dewberry on past projects and have extensive backgrounds in this product type.
PROJECT DELIVERY: HKS has delivered the most complex multi-faceted projects in the city in the last 10 years.
Whether it was Terminus in Buckhead or Cox Communications in Dunwoody or Allen Plaza in Downtown Atlanta,
all of these projects represent large scale, schedule driven, and cost conscious delivery methods. All of these
projects also represent CM at Risk relationships with our contractor partners. HKS considers project schedules
primary to the success of the project delivery. Our project management tools allow us the proper oversight to
meet our deadlines and our projects finish on time.
191 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 5000, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1762 | +1 404 442 7878 | www.hksinc.com
MARK HULTS, AIA, LEED AP BD+CASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
BIM EXPERIENCE SECOND TO NONE: HKS and Dewberry are fully committed to REVIT and have each
participated in the development of the program alongside AUTODESK. The project teams we have committed
to the deliver your project are the most advanced A team architects in the industry. For more than 14 years, our
proposed HKS team has worked collectively as a unit and are just coming off of the 1.5 million square feet Cox
Communications project in Dunwoody, Georgia which was modeled in REVIT.
EXPERIENCE WITH SYSTEMS THAT MEET YOUR NEEDS BUT DOES NOT OVERLY COMPLICATE IT’S USE: HKS
and Dewberry selected Newcomb and Boyd for their experience in judicial design as well as their experience in
providing systems that blend of eff iciency and straight forward user friendly application.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION IS NOT JUST AN AFTERTHOUGHT: During construction administration,
we have a dedicated construction administrator to manage the process. We have found this approach to be
a very significant benefit to our clients. The person that has been identified also has extensive experience
on State of Georgia projects all of which are GSFIC based projects. He will also play an important role in the
production of the work in a quality control capacity. This insures the project will be a continuation from design
to construction versus a handoff .
You have my personal assurance that your project will get the full benefit of our expertise, depth of talent and
passion. We look forward to further discussions, and thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mark Hults, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Associate Principal and Senior Vice President
[email protected] | 404.442.5400
State of Georgia Judicial Complex, No. GBA-182-DP
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Response to request for proposal for the
Georgia Building AuthorityState of Georgia Judicial ComplexNo. GBA-182-DP
July 23, 2014
191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 5000
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
t: 404.442.7878
www.hksinc.com
1.0 D. Qualifications and Experience of Proposed Design Team
2.0 E. Design Plan
Table of Contents
“I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Dewberry…for many years. I have always found them to be professional, responsive and reliable...”Camdon Hindes, General Services Administration, US Courthouse Rockford
D. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED DESIGN TEAM | 1
D. Qualifications and Experience of
Proposed Design Team
D1 | Team Organization
A well-organized team with clearly defined roles and
responsibilities complemented with design vision, strong
project delivery and ability to communicate information is
critical to your project’s success.
Our team includes Dewberry, a firm that was one of the first
to specialize in the design of courthouses. Our local team,
coupled with HKS’s corporate resources, allows us to bring
you creative skills, technical knowledge and enthusiasm
needed for your project.
Collaborative, Proven Team
We organized HKS and Dewberry as a collaborative team
to deliver integrated design services, emphasizing staff
continuity from project kick-off to closeout. Our team
members will be consistently involved throughout all stages
of your project’s design, production and construction.
Our team brings you the combination of Dewberry’s
national perspective in judicial design coupled with HKS’s
expertise for document excellence and construction
administration. With an off ice located just a few blocks
from the proposed project site, our team has a local off ice
for collaboration and will work together seamlessly. HKS
and Dewberry have successfully collaborated on many
occasions, including:
• City Center Hotel, DC. Washington, D.C.
• MCI/Worldcom Northern Virginia Headquarters
• Waterview and The Corporate Board, Arlington, Virginia
• Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
(WRNMMC) Bethesda, Maryland
• Reid Heart Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• 300 New Jersey Avenue, Washington, D.C.
• Northern Virginia Baseball
• 51 LA Avenue. Dallas, Texas
• The Epic, City of Grand Prairie, Texas
As Architect of Record, HKS will lead all project
components including project management, production,
construction administration, and project closeout
eff orts. As associate architect, Dewberry, will lead the
design eff orts and will assist with technical support and
construction administration services as needed.
Our team will be led by Jay Suever (project manager)
who will serve as the day-to-day contact and oversee
the project’s implementation at every level. He
will facilitate the programmatic, schedule control,
operational and budget issues on this project, and
will be responsible for team communication, project
website and consultant coordination. Supporting
Jay will be Mark Hults (principal-in-charge). As lead
principal, Mark will be ultimately responsible for the
project from the firm’s perspective and contract.
We organized HKS and
Dewberry as a collaborative
team to deliver integrated
design services, emphasizing
staff project continuity from
kick-off to closeout. Our team
brings you the combination
of Dewberry’s national
perspective in judicial design
coupled with HKS’s expertise
for document excellence and
construction administration.
D. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED DESIGN TEAM | 2
Michael LeBoeuf and James Beight (lead designer
and design principal) will work with your key
stakeholders and our team to set the design vision
for this project, ultimately responsible for the overall
design. Balancing the design eff orts are Tracy Coker
(interior designer), Rick Davidson (senior courts
Architect), with Robert Bruder (project architect).
Steven Rodgers will be your construction contract
administrator.
Additionally, HKS has worked with our proposed
consultants chosen for their similar project experience
and experience working on this project type.
Below is our organizational chart with team members and their proposed roles.
D2 | Resumes
Project teams, like firms, are comprised of individuals
and the strength of the team depends on the
interaction of those individuals with each other and
with your team members. Each team member brings
unique qualifications to your judicial building.
Following are our team resumes indicating team
member roles, relevant background, experience and
percentage of time dedicated to your project.
MARK HULTS, AIA, LEED AP
Principal-in-Charge
JAY SUEVER, AIA, LEED AP
Project ManagerMain Point of Contact
CORE LEADERSHIP
PRODUCTION/DELIVERY
ROBERT BRUDER, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Project Architect
STEVEN RODGERS, AIA, CDT,
LEED AP BD+C
Construction Contract Administrator
SUPPORT STAFFAs Needed
NEWCOMB & BOYD
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Engineering and Fire Protection
Ben Davenport, LEED AP - Mechanical
Lee Roberson, PE - Electrical
Dennis Connelly, CSD - Plumbing
H. Lee Watson, PR - Fire Protection
UZUN + CASE
Structural Engineering
Martin Caudra, PE, SE
EBERLY & ASSOCIATES
Civil Engineering/Landscape Architecture
Greg Delaney, PE, LEED AP
Kevin Edwards, PE
FAITHFUL+GOULD
Cost Estimating
Mike Pritchett, CCE, CEP - Cost Estimator
GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITYGEORGIA STATE FINANCING AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION
DESIGN
MICHAEL LEBOEUF, FAIA
Lead Designer
JAMES BEIGHT, AIA, LEED AP
Design Principal
J. RICHARD DAVIDSON, AIA
Senior Courts Architect
TRACY COKER, LEED AP
Interior Designer
SUBCONSULTANTS
“It was a true team eff ort by HKS that allowed this building to become a clear design winner in terms of form and function.”
Mr. Frank Raymond, Administrative Service Director
Seminole County Courthouse
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*Relevant experience prior to HKS
TIME COMMITMENT: 10%
BACKGROUND
Master of Architecture,
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Arts in Music,
Southern Methodist University
Registered Architect: GA, TX
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED® Accredited Professional
Building Design + Construction
American Institute of Architects
Mark has an expansive portfolio developed over more than 30 years on a wide range of building types and designs. He constantly monitors project progress and costs, maintaining work conformance with project schedules and budget requirements. Mark continues his support through construction services to see that the intent of the working drawings and the client’s needs are satisfied.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• National Archives and Records Administration National Personnel Records
Center (264,000 sf, 3-story off ice building and 242,000 sf records storage)
Cox Enterprise T-2 Off ice Building (620,000 sf, 22-story off ice building)
• Cox Enterprises C-Tech Off ice Building (648,000 sf of off ice space)
• Terminus 200 (585,412 sf mixed-use off ice tower)
• Yazoo City Federal Correctional Complex
• Beaumont Federal Correctional Complex
• State of New Mexico 1,200-Bed Medium Security Unit
• State of New Mexico 2,200-Bed Medium Security Unit
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice Barry Telford Unit
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice James Allred Unit
Mark Hults, AIA, LEED AP BD+CRole: Principal in Charge
TIME COMMITMENT: 60%
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Arts in
Architectural Technology,
Southern College of
Technology
Registered Architect: GA
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED® Accredited Professional
American Institute of Architects
Jay has over 26 years of experience. He has managed projects ranging in size from $5 million to $200 million in construction costs. His core experience is in commercial off ice construction but also has extensive experience in education, parking structures and hospitality. As a project manager, Jay has a track record of working hand in hand with the clients taking a job from conception through construction. He has success in developing project schedules and budgets and has worked on projects with all types of delivery methods.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• State of Georgia Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center (32,000 sf)• Lanier Technical College Dawson Campus Expansion (34,000 sf)• Terminus 200 (585,412 sf mixed-use off ice tower)
• Terminus 100 (560,000 sf mixed-use off ice tower)
• 30 Allen Plaza* (250,000 sf off ice tower)
• Parkwood Point* (210,000 sf)
• Parkside Terrace* (450,000 sf 2-building complex)
• Duke University Hotel and Conference Center (177,000 sf)
• University of Colorado Hotel and Conference Center (250-key, 8-story)
Jay Suever, AIA, LEED APRole: Project Manager
D. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED DESIGN TEAM | 4
*Relevant experience prior to Dewberry
TIME COMMITMENT: 40%
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science
in Architecture and
Environmental Design,
Kent State University
Registered Architect: FL, OH
2010 AIA, College of Fellows
American Institute of
Architects AIA Academy for
Architecture on Justice
2008 - current GSA
Design Excellence Peer
Review Architect
2009 - current University of
Central Florida (UCF) Bachelor
of Design in Architecture
School Advisory Committee
Co-chair for the 2014 AIA AAJ
Conference, St. Louis, MO
AWARDS | HONORS
2013 AIA AAJ Justice Facilities
Review Citation - Chatham
County Courthouse
2012 Orlando Florida
AIA, Award of Honor- US
Courthouse and Federal
Building, Orlando, FL
2012 Orlando Florida
AIA, Award of Honor
Unbuilt– Chatham County
Courthouse, GA
2010 Orlando Florida AIA,
award of Honor Unbuilt - US
Courthouse and Federal
Building in Orlando, FL
2010 AIA Colorado South
Chapter Awards – Unbuilt
Honor Award - Pueblo County
Courthouse, Pueblo, CO
Michael is the Dewberry Director of Design for Courts Architecture and has practiced for more than 32 years, with the majority of his career focused on the design of Federal, County and State courthouses in the United States. He has served as the lead designer and planner on 35 courthouses totaling over 550 courtrooms and 8,000,000 sf of courthouse facilities. Aside from his strong design leadership skills, Michael brings a unique understanding of working with restricted project budgets and the special requirements of urban courthouses.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Chatham County Courthouse | Savannah, GeorgiaDesigner for a new $83.5M, 164,500 SF, 13 courtroom annex to house the Superior and State Courts located in the historic downtown of Savannah, GA. Work includes a comprehensive renovation of the existing 143,700 SF County Courthouse
Loudoun County Courthouse Complex | Leesburg, VirginiaLead Designer for the Phase III Expansion of the Loudoun County Courts Complex that includes the design and construction of an 85,000 GSF Courts building, renovation of the existing Courthouse and a 450 structured parking garage
Saint Louis County Family Courts | Clayton, Missouri Lead Designer for a 120,000 SF Family Courts addition, connected to a 190,000 SF 1970’s courthouse renovation, 80,000 SF Juvenile Detention, and 1,400 car parking garage
Bucks County Courthouse Modernization | Doylestown, PennsylvaniaProject Designer for a full renovation and modernization of the 192,000 SF, late 1960’s Bucks County Courthouse with the goal of maximizing the reuse of the facility to support the administrative functions of the County
1st District Court of Appeals Annex | Jacksonville, Florida
A new 75,000 square foot $24.5 million Appeals Courthouse located in downtown Jacksonville that includes 13 new judge’s chambers, 2 appeals courtrooms and support
Howard H. Baker, Jr. U.S. Courthouse | Knoxville, Tennessee*
$14.5 million addition and renovation of a 4-story, 285,000 square foot historic off ice building, including a 50,000 square foot, 6 court infill addition that will accommodate District, Bankruptcy and Magistrate Courts
George C. Young Federal Building and Courthouse Modernization* | Orlando, Florida Lead Designer for $47.5M full renovations of a 1975, six-story structure into a US Bankruptcy Courthouse and included modernization through elegantly simple exterior addition in combination with a clarifying interior renovation. Certificate of Recognition – AIA/AAJ Justice Facilities Review, 2011; Unbuilt/In Process Honor Award – AIA-Orlando Chapter Awards, 2011
Pueblo County Judicial Center* | Pueblo, Colorado Lead Designer for the new $50M, 160,000 SF new five story County Courthouse that houses 14 courtrooms, court support off ice space and secures parking. Unbuilt/In Process Honor Award - AIA-Orlando Chapter Awards, 2009; Unbuilt/In Process Honor Award - AIA-Orlando Chapter Awards, 2009
Michael LeBoeuf, FAIARole: Lead Designer
D. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED DESIGN TEAM | 5
*Relevant experience prior to Dewberry
TIME COMMITMENT: 25%
BACKGROUND
Master of Architecture,
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science in
Design, University of Florida
Registered Architect: VA, PA,
MD, GA, MT, CT, NC, MA
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED® Accredited Professional
AIA Academy of
Architecture for Justice
National Association of
Courts Management
Mid-Atlantic Association
of Courts Management
AIA delegate to the
Courthouse Access Advisory
Committee, 2005-2007
Plenary Committee Member,
3rd International Conference
on Courthouse Design, 1998
AWARDS | HONORS
Alexandria Police Headquarters
2012 Environmental Design
+ Construction Excellence in
Design Award; 2104 AIA AAJ
Justice Facilities Review Award
Chatham County Courthouse.
AIA Academy of Architecture
for Justice Facilities Review
Citation, 2013
Arlington County, VA
Courthouse. Citation for
Excellence, AIA/CAJ Justice
Facilities Review, 1993-1994;
AIA/CAJ Justice Facilities
Review, 1991;Featured Project,
First International Conference
on Courthouse Design, 1992
Jim has devoted much of his career to justice architecture and is an industry recognized expert in courts planning and design. He leads the national courts practice for Dewberry and as a result has led the eff orts of significant, award-winning court projects throughout the country. He has worked with all levels of the judiciary system from federal judges and the Administrative Off ice of the US Courts to local municipalities and state groups all across the country. Through this work and his wider involvement in the justice community, he has developed a thorough understanding of the issues facing the Courts today.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Chatham County Courthouse | Savannah, GeorgiaPrincipal in Charge for a new $83.5M, 164,500 SF, 13 courtroom annex to house the Superior and State Courts located in the historic downtown of Savannah, GA. Work includes a comprehensive renovation of the existing 143,700 SF County Courthouse
Tomochichi Federal Building and Courthouse | Savannah, Georgia Principal in Charge for comprehensive master plan to study the options for expansion and reuse of the Federal Court functions in the existing Tomochichi Federal Building and Courthouse
Loudoun County Courthouse Complex | Leesburg, VirginiaPrincipal in Charge for the Phase III Expansion of the Loudoun County Courts Complex that includes the design and construction of an 85,000 GSF Courts building, renovation of the existing Courthouse and a 450 structured parking garage
Saint Louis County Family Courts | Clayton, Missouri Principal in Charge for a 120,000 SF Family Courts addition, connected to a 190,000 SF 1970’s courthouse renovation, 80,000 SF Juvenile Detention, and 1,400 car parking garage
Metropolitan Courthouse Renovation | Nashville, TennesseeCourts Planner/Designer for renovations and additions to a 232,615 SF fully-occupied 65-year old historic courthouse
Bucks County Courthouse Modernization | Doylestown, PennsylvaniaPrincipal in Charge for full renovation and modernization of the 192,000 SF, late 1960’s Bucks County Courthouse with the goal of maximizing the reuse of the facility to support the administrative functions of the County
Chester County Courthouse | West Chester, PennsylvaniaPrincipal-in-Charge for courts planning, interior architecture, and interior design of the court related spaces on the development of this new courthouse
US Courthouse | Rockford, Illinois Planner/Designer for this new courthouse for the General Services Administration designed under both GSA’s Design Excellence Criteria and the US Marshals new guidelines for secure courthouses
James Beight, AIA, LEED APRole: Design Principal
D. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED DESIGN TEAM | 6
*Relevant experience prior to Dewberry
TIME COMMITMENT: 40%
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Design,
University of Florida
School of Architecture
Registered Interior Designer: IL
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED® Accredited Professional
International Interior Design
Association, Associate Member
Tracy has 23 years of experience as an Interior Designer. She has worked justice projects of varying size and scope, including work on both local courthouses and federal courthouses. Her experience also includes renovation work; detailing woodwork and custom furniture design; and furniture and finish selection and specification. She is an Associate Member of the International Interior Design Association.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• US Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois (197,000 sf)
• DeKalb County Courthouse Expansion, Sycamore, Illinois (34,460 sf)
• Metropolitan Courthouse Renovation, Nashville, Tennessee (232,615 sf)
• Gilbert Public Safety Complex, Gilbert, Arizona (167,000 sf)
• Edward Schwartz U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, California (75,000 sf)
• E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington DC (250,000 sf)
• Joseph R. Moss Justice Center of York County, York, South Carolina (250,000 sf)
• U.S. District Court At Dirksen Building, Chicago,Illinois
Tracy Coker, LEED APRole: Interior Designer
TIME COMMITMENT: 40%
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Design,
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science in
Architecture, Auburn University
Registered Architect: GA, AL
American Institute of Architects
National Council of Architectural
Registration Boards.
Rick serves as Dewberry practice segment leader for the national justice architecture practice. He has more than 25 years of experience specializing in architectural design and project management for justice facilities. His portfolio includes courthouses at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as large detention, correction, and public safety facilities. Most recently, Davidson was responsible for the design and direction of the Youth Development Center in Clayton County, Georgia, a juvenile courthouse designed around restorative justice concepts.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Clayton County Youth Development and Judicial Center* (74,000 sf)
• Tarrant County Family Courts Center, Fort Worth, Texas* (265,000 sf)
• U.S. Courthouse, Birmingham, Alabama* (184,000 sf)
• U.S. Courthouse, Covington, Kentucky* (155,000 sf)
• Summit County Family Courts, Akron, Ohio* (75,000 sf)
J. Richard Davidson, AIARole: Senior Courts Architect
D. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED DESIGN TEAM | 7
TIME COMMITMENT: 60%
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Architecture,
University of Tennessee
Registered Architect: Georgia
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED® Accredited Professional
Building Design + Construction
Certified Construction
Document Technologist
American Institute of Architects
U.S. Green Building Council
Steven has been involved with all phases of architectural practice, with most of his 13 years of experience in producing contract documents and providing construction services. Since joining HKS, he has been involved with several project types including high-rise off ice buildings, healthcare, religious, educational, sports, hospitality and residential buildings. Steven is responsible for administering procedures and systems required to fulfill design objectives during construction. His responsibilities include preparing, coordinating and implementing construction documents and monitoring communications between the owner and the contractor.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Lanier Technical College Dawson Campus Expansion (34,000 sf)• State of Georgia Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center (32,000 sf) • Qualcomm Firethorn Project (50,000 sf)• Barry/Atlanta W Hotel & Condominiums (26-florr, 222-key)• Stanbury Hotel and Residences Phase II (476,892 sf)• Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital (224,000 sf)• Southeast Georgia Health System Miriam and Hugh Nunnally Maternity Care
Center (30,000 sf)• LDS Atlanta Temple Renovation (50,000 sf)• Coolray Field (7,500 seat)
Steve Rodgers, AIA, CDT, LEED AP BD+CRole: Construction Contract Administration
*Relevant experience prior to HKS
TIME COMMITMENT: 60%
BACKGROUND
Master of Architecture,
Tulane University
Bachelor of Architecture,
Tulane University
Registered Architect: GA
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED® Accredited Professional
Building Design + Construction
American Institute of Architects
Robert has over 18 years of experience ranging from academic and education projects to research and training facilities. Robert’s attention to detail in pre-design, production, and construction administration has consistently produced successful projects. Robert is an ideal Project Architect for your project. He will work directly with the project manager, BOR and GRU staff to assist and guide the project team and consultants through each phase of development. He shows a thorough attention to detail and works on projects both large and small, all while ensuring that the needs and intent of the client are realized. As a testament to his success, Robert received the award from HKS for Best Project Architect in 2011.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Lanier Technical College Dawson Campus Expansion (34,000 sf)• National Archives and Records Administration National Personnel Records
Center (264,000 sf, 3-story off ice building and 242,000 sf records storage)
Cox Enterprise T-2 Off ice Building (620,000 sf, 22-story off ice building)
• Cox Enterprises C-Tech Off ice Building (648,000 sf of off ice space)
• Washington Square* (225,000 sf, 9-story off ice building)
• Auto Trader Corporate Headquarters (700,000 sf, 11-story off ice tower)
• Terminus 200 (585,412 sf mixed-use off ice tower)
Robert Bruder, AIA, LEED AP BD+CRole: Project Architect
D. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED DESIGN TEAM | 8
TIME COMMITMENT: 40%
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science Electrical
Engineering Technology,
Southern Polytechnic State
University
Professional Engineer: GA
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED® Accredited Professional
Building Design + Construction
Georgia Society of Professional
Engineers (GSPE)
National Society of Professional
Engineers (NSPE)
Lee has 26 years of electrical engineering design and project management experience. He has had electrical engineering and project management responsibilities on more than 320 projects, including work with numerous federal and state government agencies, as well as private sector clients. He is skilled in the coordination of complex projects on large campuses, whether for corporate or institutional entities, having been responsible for projects covering more than 51,000,000 square feet of facilities.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Atlanta City Court Facility, Atlanta, Georgia (216,000 sf)
• 2 Peachtree Off ice Building Renovation, Atlanta, Georgia (1,100,000 sf)
• ARCENT Third Army Headquarters Building Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter,
South Carolina (360,000 sf)
• Corporate Headquarters Complex BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee,
Chattanooga, Tennessee (950,000 sf)
• United States Federal Penitentiary, Terre Haute, Indiana (719,000 sf)
• Wallace Creek Regimental Complex Camp Lejeune, Camp Lejeune, North
Carolina (540,000 sf)
Lee Roberson, PERole: Electrical Engineer
TIME COMMITMENT: 40%
BACKGROUND
Master of Science Industrial
Management, Georgia
Institute of Technology
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED® Accredited Professional
Building Design + Construction
American Society of
Heating, Refrigerating
and Air-Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE)
Ben has over 35 years of experience in mechanical engineering design and project management of institutional and commercial facilities. He has significant experience in the design of academic, hospitality, museums and performing arts, judicial, correctional, and recreational facilities. Ben has had project management and mechanical engineering responsibilities on more than 300 projects covering more than 44,400,000 square feet of facilities.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Charleston County Judicial Center, Charleston, South Carolina (181,800 sf)
• Galvez Building Capitol Conference Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (338,300 sf)
• 2 Peachtree Off ice Building Renovation, Atlanta, Georgia (1,100,000 sf)
• Sumter County Courthouse, Americas Georgia (61,600 sf)
• Charles R. Jonas Federal Building and Courthouse Renovation, Charlotte,
North Carolina (18,200 sf)
• Georgia State Capitol Complex Central Plant Renovation, Atlanta, Georgia
• Miscellaneous Renovations at 2 Peachtree Off ice Building, Atlanta, Georgia
(596,100 sf)
Ben DavenportRole: Mechanical Engineer & MEP Project Manager
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TIME COMMITMENT: 40%
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Electrical
Engineering, Georgia Institute
of Technology
Professional Engineer: GA, AL,
NC, SC, CA
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED® Accredited Professional
Building Design + Construction
National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA)
Society of Fire Protection
Engineers (SFPE)
Lee has over 35 years of experience in the design of fire protection and life safety systems. His responsibilities have included project management and design of more than 2,100 projects for over 272,600,000 square feet of facilities. His extensive experience ranges from facilities assessments to new facilities.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Atlanta City Court Facility, Atlanta, Georgia (216,000 sf)
• Charleston County Judicial Center, Charleston, South Carolina (181,800 sf)
• Shreveport Federal Courthouse, Shreveport, Louisiana (249,000 sf)
• Leon County Justice Complex, Tallahassee, Florida (250,000 sf)
• Sumter County Courthouse, Americas Georgia (61,600 sf)
• Ed Edmondson United States Courthouse Renovation, Muskogee, Oklahoma
(123,500 sf)
• Galvez Building Capitol Conference Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (338,300 sf)
• 2 Peachtree Off ice Building Renovation, Atlanta, Georgia (1,100,000 sf)
H. Lee Watson, PERole: Fire Protection Engineer
TIME COMMITMENT: 40%
BACKGROUND
Associate in Technologies Drafting Technology,
Pensacola Junior College
Certified in Plumbing Design
(CPD) by the American Society
of Plumbing Engineers
American Society of
Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
Dennis has 33 years of experience in plumbing engineering design and project management. His experience covers the range of commercial and institutional facilities, including campuses for academic, governmental and corporate clients. He has been published in the areas of pure water system design and highrise plumbing. He has been responsible for plumbing design in more than 500 projects covering more than 67,500,000 square feet of facilities.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Atlanta City Court Facility, Atlanta, Georgia (216,000 sf)
• Leon County Justice Complex, Tallahassee, Florida (250,000 sf)
• Sumter County Courthouse, Americas Georgia (61,600 sf)
• United States Courthouse Renovation, Tallahassee, Florida (60,000 sf)
• James H. “Sloppy” Floyd Building Plumbing Upgrades, Atlanta, Georgia
(750,000 sf)
• Mississippi Telecommunications Conference & Training Center, Jackson,
Mississippi (75,000 sf)
• Hospital and Mental Health Facility Central Prison, Raleigh, North Carolina
(370,700 sf)
Dennis Connelly, CPDRole: Plumbing Designer
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TIME COMMITMENT: 40%
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Miami
Professional Engineer: GA +17
other states
American Council of
Engineering Companies
American Society of
Civil Engineers
International Code Council
As a founding principal of Uzun + Case, Martin has more than 30 years of experience in structural design and contract administration of various building types. During his career he has developed professional and personal relationships that are based on mutual respect, teamwork, and excellent engineering.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Douglas County Courthouse, Douglasville, Georgia - 225,580 sq. ft. Courthouse.
The facility unifies and connects the judicial and administrative spaces through a
40-foot diameter rotunda that forms the center of the building.
• Jackson County Courthouse, Jeff erson, Georgia - 124,000 sq. ft. Courthouse. The
Jackson County Courthouse houses five courtrooms. Additional elements of the
courthouse include a public atrium space with a cupola, jury assembly room,
several jury deliberation rooms and judges
• Alpharetta City Center - City Hall & Parking Deck, Alpharetta, Georgia (52,000
sq. ft. city hall building)
• Cobb County Adult Detention Center, Cobb County, Georgia (250,000 sf)
• Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice Off ice Building,
Atlanta, Georgia (95,000 sf)
Martin Cuadra, PE, SERole: Structural Engineer
UZUN + CASE, LLC
TIME COMMITMENT: 40%
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Southern Polytechnic Institute
Certified Cost Engineer (CCE),
Certified Estimating
Professional (CEP)
Advancement of Cost
Engineering (AACE)
As technical director and chief estimator for Faithful+Gould’s Atlanta, GA off ice, Mike has more than 30 years of experience in engineering analysis, cost management and construction management support services. His background is in providing cost consulting and specialized construction support services for the firm’s project assignments. He has provided value analysis services for all design and engineering disciplines and is particularly skilled in developing reliable cost analysis on MEP and process piping systems.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Thomas County Courthouse, Thomasville, Georgia
• Richmond County Judicial Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
• Tuscaloosa Federal Building, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• New Bern Federal Courthouse, New Bern, North Carolina
• U.S. Federal Courthouse, Columbia, South Carolina
• Henry County Courthouse, McDonough, Georgia
• U.S. Federal Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee
• U.S. Federal Courthouse, New Bern, North Carolina
• Jackson County Courthouse, Pascagoula, Mississippi
• Brunswick County Courthouse, Bolivia, North Carolina
Mike Pritchett, CCE, CEP, FAACERole: Cost Estimator
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TIME COMMITMENT: 40%
BACKGROUND
Civil Master of Science in
Civil Engineering, Georgia
Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, Georgia
Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science,
Physics, Berry College
Professional Engineer: GA
Kevin is the market sector lead for mixed-use, urban communities and all of Eberly & Associates projects in the City of Atlanta. He leads the firm’s City of Atlanta projects because of his expert knowledge with the infrastructure, codes, and in particular with permitting process with the City of Atlanta, where he was previously employed. Clients have always acknowledged Kevin for his responsiveness, availability during a project, and his extensive knowledge of and contacts within the City of Atlanta.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• 1010 Midtown, 1075 Peachtree & Loews Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
• Georgia State University Student Housing Village, Atlanta, Georgia (GSFIC)
• Atlanta Metropolitan College Entryway, Atlanta, Georgia (GSFIC)
• One 12 Courtland, Atlanta, Georgia
• University House Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia
• Pittsburgh Civic League, Atlanta, Georgia
• Highland Avenue Permitting, Atlanta, Georgia
• Georgia Tech Food Processing Technology Building, Atlanta, Georgia
Kevin Edwards, PERole: Civil Engineering and Permitting
TIME COMMITMENT: 40%
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering, Purdue University
Professional Engineer: GA +14
other states
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED® Accredited Professional
Greg is the Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager at Eberly & Associates and serves as the Principal in Charge and Project Manager for the firm’s municipal and County government projects. He has led project teams for the majority of the local and county governments in Metro-Atlanta region. He has extensive experience in site planning, design, construction and consultation throughout the Southeast, including state and local planning and permitting. Mr. Delaney is recognized by his clients as the “absolute best technical expert in his field”.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• State Capital Renovations (GBA), Atlanta, Georgia - several renovation projects at
the Georgia State Capitol Building
• Cobb County Superior Courthouse, Marietta, Georgia (196,500 sf)
• Rockdale County Government Center, Rockdale County, Georgia (42,000 sf)
• South Fulton Community Justice Center, Fulton County, Georgia (100,000 sf)
• Newton County Courthouse, Covington, Georgia
• Ocala, Florida Federal Courthouse, Ocala, Florida
• Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC) – Facilities Expansion, Various
Locations, Georgia
Greg Delaney, PE, LEED APRole: Civil Engineer and Landscape Architect
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D3 | Principal Point of Contact
Our project manager, Jay Suever, will be the team
leader and your principal point of contact for the
duration of the project and beyond. Jay has 26 years
or architectural experience and has served as a
project manager for the last 16 of those years. He has
managed projects that range from small renovations
of $5 Million to large scale projects valued at over
$300 Million.
Jay has a deep knowledge of the GSFIC process and
a thorough understanding of the team approach to
design and construction. He will work closely with
your GBA State Judicial Complex team and within
the framework of the GSFIC and Georgia Building
Authority process.
In addition to over a decade of project management
experience, Jay has served in leadership roles within
our off ice that involve staff ing and training of design
professionals. As one of the leaders of the Atlanta
off ice, he has full authority to staff your project
appropriately and respond to any changing conditions
through the course of the project.
What might be the most important of your concerns
regarding the person in this role is their ability to
communicate eff ectively with a complex group
of stakeholders. Jay is a strong and eff ective
communicator. He works hard to achieve customer
satisfaction. Jay has created many strong relationships
with past and present clients whom can speak to
his integrity and performance. It is routine for Jay to
respond to requests for assistance or advice on things
totally unrelated to the project(s) that formed the
original basis of his relationships with his clients.
HKS, at its essence, is a project driven firm.
Project managers within our company are held
responsible for the performance of our teams, the
satisfaction of our clients and the profitability of
our work. We strive to develop lasting relationships
with our clients, providing services over decades
when possible. To that end, the project manager
has a multitude of resources available to ensure
the successful provision of services to our clients.
The project managers have the full support of HKS’
resources in accounting, legal (contracts), information
technology, code experts, quality management,
sustainable strategies, and a variety of other areas.
D4 | Recent Experience
The following pages contain detailed information
about our recent experience on three key projects.
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U.S. Courthouse
PROJECT DETAIL
LOCATION: Rockford, Illinois
SIZE: 197,000 sf, 5-story
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: 2006-2011
COMPLETION: 2011
TOTAL VALUE: $79.8MInitial estimated cost/final cost: $82.2M / $79.8M
Net total cost increase: -$2.4M
SCHEDULE PERFORMANCE:Design Schedule Initial/Final: 17 months / 21 months
Construction Schedule Initial/Final: 31 months / 43 months
REFERENCE
Robert TheelDirector/Regional Chief ArchitectPublic Buildings Service230 South Dearborn Street, Suite 3600Chicago, Illinois [email protected]
DESIGN EXCELLENCE
The new federal courthouse created for the General Services
Administration (GSA) was designed in compliance with GSA’s
Design Excellence Program and the GSA/ISC Design Criteria
for Courthouses and Federal Facilities. This project has been
recognized for its strong design, its use of BIM and the highly
energy eff icient and sustainable systems.
The architectural language of the design aims to create a stable
and dignified image appropriate to the judiciary in conjunction
with a sense of accessibility and engagement in the life and
physical patterns of the City. The courthouse’s height and scale
are in relation to the surrounding buildings; however, it is tall
enough to possess an urban presence and provide views in all
directions from the upper floors.
Overall, the cast stone cladding of the building, its horizontal
inflections, the conservatory-like entrance pavilion and its
terrace extensions into the landscape of the park suggest the
broader and traditional prairie architecture of the region.
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TEAM
James Beight, AIA LEED AP, Principal
Tracy H. Coker, ASID, LEED AP
Timothy W. Smith, RCDD/RTPM
Bradley Hall, AIA
Thomas Craft, CTS
J. Michael Parrish, PE
Michael McTavish, PE, LEED AP
All personnel are still employed with Dewberry.
In association with Koetter Kim & Associates
ENERGY EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE
Per the GSA’s design standards, the target sustainability goal for the Rockford U.S.
Courthouse was LEED Silver. Through careful planning and LEED, Sustainability
and life cycle costing analyses through all phases of the project’s design and
construction, the Courthouse was able to achieve a LEED Gold rating. Sustainable
measures employed on the Project include:
• High albeido “cool” roofing
• High eff iciency exterior building skin
• High eff iciency HVAC and Plumbing systems
• Building automation / management system
• Automated / mechanized window and sun shading
• Rain water reclamation and storage
One of the main sustainable features of the design is the extensive use of
daylighting and borrowed light throughout the interior spaces, including the
courtrooms.
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The Interiors of the Building are formal and
patterned from the traditional courthouses and
courtrooms of the region. The use of fine woods,
detailing and craftsmanship add to the overall
presence of the space and create a solemn and
dignified atmosphere. Materials were carefully
chosen for their ease of maintenance and ability
to be carefully detailed and constructed.
Natural light enters the building through the
atrium, public corridors, and skylights. The clerk’s
off ices benefit from borrowed light from both
the atrium and the public corridor to the east.
The courtrooms on the upper floors receive
natural light through their western wall which
extends all the way to the ceiling thus allowing
light from the corridor to spill into the courtroom.
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BIM
The Courthouse was both conceived and executed utilizing BIM/
CADD software. The success in the use of BIM for this project
helped form the basis for final development of the 3D and 4D
standards and applications for GSA and the Off ice of the Chief
Architect that are in use today.
The ability to view all elements in 3D had a major beneficial impact
on the design team. By modeling all components in 3D, several
issues were discovered that had gone unnoticed in traditional 2D
coordination. Furthermore, the model provided the team with
additional insights into how objects interacted in space that led to
adjustments which greatly improved the final built product.
In recognition of the positive impacts of BIM on the development
of this project’s final design, Dewberry was a finalist in the BIM
for Visualization and Simulation category at the 2007 Bentley
Enterprise Awards of Excellence.
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Chatham County Courthouse
DESIGN EXCELLENCE
Dewberry is currently leading the design for the addition,
expansion and renovation of the Chatham County
Courthouse located in the historic district of Savannah.
This project is especially relevant due to its size and how
it must be incorporated into the existing fabric of the
governmental complex.
There are few places other than Savannah that have a
more rich tradition of southern architecture and its many
influences in one location. The building is designed to
respond to these rich patterns and traditions while creating
a highly functional and technologically sound work
environment.
The design of the new courthouse is respectful of the
historic Oglethorpe plan and responds directly to the
original layout of the City of Savannah. With the new
Courthouse sited facing Oglethorpe Avenue, the large
porch defines the main entry to the courthouse and recalls
the historic porches of the downtown.
PROJECT DETAIL
LOCATION: Savannah, Georgia
SIZE: 164,500 sf, 4-story
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Currently on hold
COMPLETION: est. 2017 (project currently on hold)
TOTAL VALUE: est. $98MInitial estimated cost/final cost: $98M / n/a
Net total cost increase: n/a
SCHEDULE PERFORMANCE:Design Schedule Initial/Final: on hold
Construction Schedule Initial/Final: n/a
REFERENCE
George BowenOwner Representative/County Contractor46 Ramsgate RoadSavannah, Georgia [email protected]
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TEAM
James Beight, AIA LEED AP, Principal
Michael LeBoeuf, FAIA, Principal
Christopher Getz, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Thomas Craft, CTS
All personnel are still employed with Dewberry.
In association with Scott Barnard & Associates
DESIGNED TO FIT SAVANNAH
The genius loci of this courthouse has been developed
as a direct extension of the master planning for the
historic district of downtown Savannah, Georgia.
As a result, the new courthouse will be a strong
contribution to the rich city planning and architectural
heritage of Savannah. The design focuses on the ideas
of redefining the existing Courts Campus, restoring
both Liberty square and the western boundary of the
historic district. This is accomplished by siting the
building at the southern edge of courts campus to
restore the boundaries of Liberty square.
The exterior edges of the four story courthouse align
with the principal facades of the adjacent buildings
within the City. This reinforces the City’s well defined
urban edges and is in keeping with the scale and
character of the context buildings in the area. The
slight bend on the west end of Oglethorpe Avenue
provides a relief in the building mass to expose the
main entry at the street intersection.
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The central referential space is delineated
as an atrium with a public stair connecting
all levels. It is flanked by two solid
masses, the courts bar to the north and
the court support bar the south. Facing
onto Oglethorpe Avenue is the main
entry porch and colonnade. This element
encloses a two story special proceedings
courtroom on levels 2 and 3. Behind the
north courts bar is the judges’ chambers
expressed as a linear off ice sliver.
The porch is clad in aluminum latticed sun
screen which provides shade from the
southern exposure and a interplay of light
and showdown on the building surfaces.
The aluminum detailing directly recalls
the ornate iron metal work of Savannah’s
historic porches.
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EXPRESSES THE PURPOSE, USE AND FUNCTIONALITY
The courtrooms are housed on the northern side of
the atrium in a simple rectangular form; specialty court
support spaces and the special proceedings courtroom
are located on the southern side of the atrium in an
irregular shaped block which responds to the bend of
Oglethorpe Street.
The exterior mass of the two resulting blocks are aligned
with the principal facades of the buildings within the city
so the courthouse can reinforce the well-defined building
edge that is another strong defining feature of the city’s
character.
Level Two houses the Special Proceedings Courtroom,
Snack Bar, and a large multipurpose meeting room.
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Terminus 100 & 200
Terminus is a 4-million square foot, urban mixed-
use development in the Buckhead district of Atlanta.
Conceived as a 24-hour live/work/play neighborhood,
this high-density, vertical development is named after
the historic commerce and transportation town that
became Atlanta. Terminus marks a new direction in
development for modern-day Atlanta, which has a rapidly
growing business district but remains largely a commuter
town. The master plan for the 9.9-acre site includes the
650,000 square-foot Terminus 100 and the 500,000
square-foot Terminus 200 off ice towers that anchor the
development, a major public space known as Café Street,
a 140-unit condominium tower, Terminus 10 Place, set on
a 12-story parking structure, and three additional 200-
unit residential towers, and restaurant and retail space
totaling over 100,000 square feet.
PROJECT DETAIL
LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia
SIZE: 100-27-story, 656,000 sf, 200-25-story, 585,000 sf
DATE OF SERVICES: 2005-2009
COMPLETION: 100-2007 | 200-2009
TOTAL VALUE: 100-$101.4M | 200-$77.5MInitial estimated cost/final cost: 101-$72.3M/$101.4M | 200-$77M/$77.5MNet total cost increase: 100-40.249% | 200-0.6494% (increases due to client scope changes)
SCHEDULE PERFORMANCE:Design Schedule Initial/Final: 100- 11 months | 200-13 monthsConstruction Schedule Initial/Final: 100-28 months |
200-26 months
REFERENCE
John Goff Senior Vice President, Cousins Properties191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 3600Atlanta, Georgia 30303770.303.2818 johngoff @cousinsproperties.com
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FINDING SOLUTIONS FOR A COMPLEX PROBLEM
HKS played an integral part during the programming
and site plan phases of this project. Terminus as a
whole is a project with many parts that had to come
together in a homogeneous design. Along with that
Terminus is located at main and main in Buckhead
Georgia so the building had to address both Peachtree
and Piedmont but at the same time we needed to find
a way to bring people interior to the site to patron
the retail that wrapped the site. By creating central
pedestrian oriented spaces that ran perpendicular
to the main arteries we were able to move people
through the site which created viable off street retail
opportunities.
TEAM
Mark Hults, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal
Jay Suever, AIA, LEED AP, Project Manager
Robert Bruder, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Project Architect
All personnel are still employed with HKS.
In association with Duda/Paine Architects
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D4d | Experience with
Energy Eff icient Designs and
Principles
HKS Expertise
HKS DesignGreen is our consulting studio that
assists and guides our design staff in implementing
sustainable processes and strategies. From our
growing knowledge pool, we apply best practices
across projects and industries, and communicate daily
with project teams in order to create maximum energy
eff iciency and a minimal lifetime footprint.
Today, our firm’s LEED certified and registered projects
total more than 102 million square feet – considerably
more than most top ten design firms. We are credited
with the design of the largest LEED certified project
in the world – a LEED Silver certified resort hotel in
Las Vegas, Nev. We have also designed the nation’s
largest LEED Gold certified healthcare facility, located
in Duluth, Minn. Through our HKS LEED Fellowship
program, we have successfully prepared hundreds
of LEED Accredited Professionals for the LEED AP
Exam, demonstrating that sustainability and innovative
design are core values of our firm.
• Ranked 9th in ENR’s Top 100 Green Firms
• 340 LEED-accredited professionals on staff
• 102 million square feet of LEED-certified
and LEED-registered projects
• $24 billion in LEED-certified and
LEED-registered projects
• 183 LEED projects -
91 certified and 92 registered
• Designers of the largest LEED project in the world
• AIA 2030 Commitment / Walk the Walk Campaign
HKS DESIGNGREEN, established in 2008, is a sustainable consulting studio within HKS
that assists our design staff in implementing sustainable design processes and strategies.
• Early adopter of the 2030 Challenge
as issued by Architecture 2030
• Energy Star Partner and commitment
to “Designed to Earn Energy Star”
• Member of the U.S. Green Building
Council since 2001
Dewberry Expertise
Dewberry has a long history of practicing
environmentally responsible and high performance
design. More than 30 years ago, they were
incorporating passive solar design, geothermal,
and photo-voltaic applications into their designs in
order to limit the overall energy consumption of their
buildings and their impact on non-renewable natural
resources. Our portfolio of LEED projects and our
expertise navigating the entire LEED registration and
certification process continues to grow as well.
• Dewberry boasts over 165 LEED Accredited
Professionals firm-wide specializing in all the major
design disciplines.
• Produced five Platinum Certified projects
• Over 95 Gold and Silver Certified projects
completed or in development.
Example of recent Justice LEED work include:
• U.S. Federal Courthouse, Rockford, IL. LEED Gold 2012
• Clement Ruiz Nazario Courthouse and Federica
Degetau Federal Off ice Building, Hato Rey, Puerto
Rico. LEED Sliver Targeted.
• Alexandria Police Headquarters, Alexandria, VA. LEED
Gold 2012
• Jack Evans Police Headquarters, Dallas, TX. LEED
Silver, 12/2005 (1st LEED Silver Police in the country)
• Dallas Fire Station No. 42, Dallas, TX. LEED Gold,
07/2010
• Killeen Police Headquarters, Killeen, TX. LEED Gold,
03/2011
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D4e | BIM
HKS was one of the first architectural firms to
extensively use Building Information Modeling (BIM).
For nearly a decade, all of our newly awarded
projects utilize BIM capabilities. Because of our early
implementation of the BIM platform, our team has
years of experience using it. Our team is committed
to working in a shared BIM model which will provide
continuity of the documentation throughout this
project.
BIM’s 3D approach allows the building team, as well as the
owner, to see how the pieces of their project fit together
in real time and bringing you the following advantages.
• BIM allows you, the owner, to quickly study
options via analysis tools – establishing the
best design (e.g. LEED certification points, most
eff icient volume and perimeter, site orientation
and building views).
• The new technology allows architects and their
team members to study the cost impact of
diff erent designs (e.g. exterior wall system
options, percentage of glazing versus solid wall) –
providing a better cost overview.
• BIM analysis tools promote green design (e.g.
daylighting studies, energy calculations, site
orientation and implementing new solar technology.
• BIM supports the Integrated Project Delivery
team process by giving the team the tools
necessary to exchange required information
between all members – saving time and money.
• The quality of overall documents improves due
to 3D modeling coordination – promoting a
coordinated set of construction documents.
• BIM reduces the possibility of building
construction conflicts which could require
change orders – saving additional costs.
• The process encourages all industry team
members to communicate – helping improve
eff iciency of scheduling construction activities
(e.g. analysis and sequencing of work, materials
delivery, ordering long lead items, organizing
construction site storage and staging areas).
Our team has experience with BIM and has clear
capabilities to deliver the new State Judicial Complex.
Team Member RoleBIM
Experience
Mark Hults Principal in Charge Yes
Jay Suever Project Manager Yes
James Beight Design Principal Yes
Michael LeBoeuf Lead Designer Yes
Rick Davidson Sr. Courts Architect Yes
Tracy Coker Interior Designer Yes
Robert Bruder Project Architect Yes
Steven Rodgers CCA Yes
Newcomb & Boyd MEP Yes
Uzun+Case Structural Yes
Eberly & Associates Civil/Landscape Yes
Faithful+Gould Cost Estimating
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E. Design Plan
E1 | Firm Proposed Overall Role
HKS is in association with Dewberry for the State
Judicial Complex. HKS will be the architect of
record and sign the contract. HKS will lead all project
components including project management, production,
construction administration, and project closeout
eff orts. Our associate architect, Dewberry, will lead the
design eff orts and will assist with technical support and
construction administration services as needed.
Anticipated Level of Management Responsibility
HKS’s management process is second to none and
ultimately we are responsible for project concerns. We
have a track record of processing not only the design
drawings in an eff icient and methodical manner but
also the construction administration of the project in
a timely fashion. HKS processes RFIs and submittals
very quickly which enables the construction
professional the ability to process their work in the
same manner. The hallmark of HKS is that we deliver
our projects on time and on budget. We are very
proud of our 75 year track record with successful
project delivery which is among the very best in the
industry.
Project Commitment: We Partner with You
To accomplish the important mission of your project,
your team will feel much like an extension of the
GBA/GSFIC staff . We will maintain a very proactive
approach to resolving project issues.
Our Approach
We will use a series of charrettes style meetings to
establish project parameters and directives that will set
the course of the design process. At the initial project
kick off , we will facilitate an interactive discussion
to understand your administrative goals, strategies,
project drivers, vision, key project stakeholders and
committees, and refine roles. Additionally, together we
will agree on the project schedule, budget and other
key logistical concerns to guide our design process.
Leadership, Direction and Consensus Building
A steering committee will be identified – a small
leadership group – that would guide a larger select
stakeholder design committee. The stakeholder
committee would include relevant members of GSFIC
and GBA. The chair of the steering committee would be a
champion for your project’s welfare throughout its course.
The steering committee may choose to tour recent
state-of-the-art examples of similar facilities in the
region, or across the US, in order to raise the level of
common discussion and understanding. The objectives
of such a trip would be to see firsthand what might
work well for GBA/GSFIC, and what may not; and to
serve as a primer to raise the bar for further project
development.
The team would then propose to facilitate a series of
design “charrettes” at your off ice. These charrettes
are intensive work sessions, where the design team
In our soul and in our daily practice, we are a service company. Our vast suite of capabilities allows us to intersect with one another, involve experts at every level, include our clients’ visions and improve each project we touch.
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will literally work right there at your off ice for several
days in a row, and facilitate discussions and reviews
each afternoon with the stakeholder committee. The
committee will have selected members representing
all pertinent aspects of the project community. This is a
wonderful, lively and engaging approach to deriving input
and direction that otherwise might not be obtained.
Charrette Process
The charrette process off ers the benefits of
hearing all points of view, gaining consensus
among stakeholders, and achieving “buy-in” and
endorsement. The process will save time in the overall
schedule by having the intensive work sessions.
Our first session should be oriented toward program
validation, goal-forming, and identification of project
constraints for the new building. The second session
could be centered on site analysis and related issues;
and subsequent sessions might entail building layouts
and refinements.
These sessions would be attended and directed by all
key members of our design leadership team – each
of whom off ers a diff erent area of expertise, and an
important point of view to maximize project potential.
Among other classic design presentations (such as
tracing paper sketches), we would work with live
animations and 3D simulations projected or hung
on the wall for everyone’s participation. This graphic
illustration and true-to-life depiction provides you with
dramatic visualization of your project.
After two or three charrette sessions, the project
would be reviewed by a sub-committee – perhaps the
steering committee- for a series of developmental
meetings. The entire committee would reconvene
when necessary for major updates.
Additionally, if available, we would like to set up an
“war room” where we can hold these charrettes and
keep copies of our drawings and floorplans posted in
the room.
Communication Plan + Project Communication Tools
Communication is the thread that will provide
consistency, accurate sharing of information, build
trust and provide a design that addresses concerns of
all key stakeholder parties balanced with the realities
of budget and schedule.
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E2 | Unique Challenges/Risks
1. During the pre-proposal meeting the phrase
was used that this building is to be an addition
to Capitol Hill. That being said the challenge
exists on how to develop a visual and functional
connection to the State Building Complex.
The proposed site is separated from the other
buildings on the hill by the intersection of Capital
Avenue and Memorial Drive. This intersection is
both expansive as well as complex as it relates
both the surface streets above and the I-75/85
beneath. The site design will need to recognize
this challenge and reinforce the connection
through the use of street scape, a continuity of
furnishings from the rest of Capitol Hill, paving
patters, pedestrian spaces which all will have
interaction with Capitol Complex employees,
visitors, and clients. The building also will need to
provide a strong visual marker that draws attention
to the site from afar.
2. The existing building has underground spaces
that run along the Capitol Avenue frontage. The
site also has a dramatic grade change that falls
from Capitol to Fraser. The building will have to
address these conditions by providing program
that can help be day lighted on the East side of the
HKS is often recognized for its abilities and
accomplishments in communicating and
working successfully with our clients, contractors
and subcontractors We are proud of these
accomplishments, as they are a testament to our
partnering ethic.
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering
has been awarding the Vista Award to Owner,
Contractor and Architectural teams since 1993. This
award recognizes teams that have worked together
to develop and demonstrate eff ective and eff icient
communication; and rely on data-based decision
making processes. HKS has one the Vista award 8
times.
Tools: Our team will set up a project website, such
as SmartSheet, which will host meeting minutes,
action item logs, images, drawings, photography and
other key project documentation. It will also contain
the schedule and list of key project contacts, as a
reference throughout the project.
HKS uses a web video conference system called
Blue Jeans, which we will use for quick meeting and to
include key stakeholders that cannot attend the multi-
day charrettes. Through this program, we can show
video and share our screens. It is also available as a
phone or tablet application, which can be very useful
during site visits and construction administration.
Additionally, our standard communication tools
include: e-mail, telephone, electronic drawing
transfers, and other means of information transfer with
all stakeholders so that the appropriate amount of
involvement for all parties can be achieved.
Your users and stakeholders will have all of the key
project data and status available through the website,
Blue Jeans and our other communication tools with
real-time updates.
HKS has received the prestidious VISTA Award 8 times...more than any other architectural firm.
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project while being buried on the West. Program
elements such as service, parking, and building
support are prime examples of areas that can
aff ord this type of condition. The placement of the
building on the site will also be critical to manage
the impact of these constraints. A building
more justified towards the corner of Capitol and
Memorial where the land issues impact the site
least will be an approach and also serves to bring
the building closer to the other structures on
Capitol Hill.
3. Ingress, egress, and building service will influence
the site access design. Curb cut locations along
Capitol Avenue will probably be limited by GDOT
which makes Fraser and Memorial take center
stage in this analysis. Having secured parking for
the judges as well as secured parking (separated)
for staff and then general public parking will create
several access points along these two streets.
Along with the parking you also will have building
service which in all has the potential to create a
confusing situation. Clearly marked ingress and
egress as well as proper separation will help to
mitigate this issue.
4. Storm water management may include Green
Infrastructure Best Management Practices, such
as rainwater harvesting and reuse. The City
of Atlanta, while not a driver as this is a state
project, actually has a guideline approach that
we can use as a guide to develop the plan. The
neighboring park may provide an opportunity
to provide landscape irrigation water or water
for other uses and features. The site design will
need to include sustainable practices for storm
water management and other sustainable building
practices. The LEED accredited professionals
on the Team will bring their experiences to the
design.
5. As we all are aware the city services such as water
and sewer have been an issue throughout Atlanta.
We expect that this building will be no diff erent.
Having an experienced Team that will quickly
analyze the capacities of the existing services
will be critical in meeting our project schedule.
The building that occupies the site currently has
minimal demands based on its past use so this
early analysis and response will garner the project
team’s immediate attention. This project team has
the experience to guide whatever opportunities
this analysis uncovers. We have been involved
in projects in the city where we have had to deal
with water being delivered in antiquated systems
as well as sewer capacity that had to be increased
using pipe burst so we do not anticipate there
will be anything that we discover that will be a
problem for our team.
6. As noted in the pre-proposal meeting, cost
estimating on every project can be a challenge.
The construction market in the City of Atlanta
is volatile at the moment. During the “great
recession” the construction industry retracted its
labor pool at an alarming rate. As construction has
continued to recover over the last one to two years
there is a general lack of supply of not only general
labor but also quality labor. This has caused
construction prices to increase and we anticipate
this condition to continue with two major stadiums
as well as other ancillary construction taking
place across the region. Material prices are also
anticipated to increase over the next year as a
result of more materials being needed for the
new construction as well as the factories that
produce these items also cut back production
during the last 6 years and have yet to increase
material production. The lack of quality labor will
also be detrimental to the quality demanded on
your project. To help mitigate that issue we feel
our Construction Administration delivery method
is perfect for your project. Our administrator is
both well versed in state procedures but will also
be dedicated to your project. This is imperative to
the success of creating a lasting building for many
years to come.
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E3 | Time Line and Work Plan
HKS and Dewberry share an incredible depth of
experience in project management for buildings of
all sizes and levels of complexity. A key element of
our success in this arena is a well considered work
plan, crafted around the unique requirements of each
individual client and project. Shown below is our
proposed timeline for the GBA State Judicial Complex.
We will be able to meet your overall schedule, based
on the information we have received to date, including
the time needed for reviews, approvals, bidding,
negotiating, and construction.
We believe that the schedule should be agreed upon
collaboratively. Once awarded the project, we will
work with the GBA and GSFIC to determine the
most appropriate schedule for this new building. We
envision that the project would begin with a kick-off
meeting involving pertinent stakeholders. Additionally,
our schedule accommodates the multi-day charrettes
process that you describe – which is our preferred way
to design.
Program Verification
The success of program development relies upon
the involvement of all appropriate stakeholders. We
will work with your key project stakeholders and
committees so that all valued input can be acquired
and incorporated. The collected information, built
upon the initial building program that you shared at
the pre-proposal meeting, will be presented to the
GBA stakeholders as the process evolves so that any
adjustments can be made during the process rather
than adding time at the end.
After establishing the groundwork for the
programming validation eff ort, we will, with our
consultants, host a series of meetings with stakeholder
GSFIC | GBA State Judicial Complex [Project Number GBA-182]
Project Schedule and Key Milestones
2014 2015 2016 2017Task Month A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A
1 Contract Preparation and Approval 20 days 1 Contract Preparation and Approval
Program Verification 30 days
2 Kickoff Meetings / Visioning Sessions 1-Sep-14 1 Kickoff MKickoff Meetings
3 3 Program Interview Sessions tbd
4 Program Verification 30 days 1 2 Program Verification
5 GBA Approve Program 1-Oct-14 Approve Program
Concept Development 45 days
6 Develop 3 Basic Concepts 20 days 1 Develop 3 Basic Concepts
7 Multi-Day Charrettes tbd On-campus multi-day charrettes
8 Refine Concepts based on Approved Program 20 days 1 Refine Concepts
9 GBA / GSFIC Select Preferred Concept and Approve 15-Nov-14 Approve Concept
Schematic Design 90 days
10 Develop Site Plan 45 days 1 2 Develop Site Plan
11 Multi-Day Charrettes tbd On-campus multi-day charrettes
12 Develop Floor Plans / Adjacencies / Spacial Relationships 45 days 1 2 Develop Floor Plans
13 Massing Model or 3D Rendering if Required by GBA 15-Feb-15 Massing Model or 3D Rendering if Required by GSFIC
14 GBA / GSFIC Approve Schematic Design 15-Feb-15 Approve Schematic Design
Design Development 120 days
15 Develop Site Plan with Utilities 40 days 1 2 Develop Site Utilities Plan
16 Develop Building Elevations and Sections 40 days 1 2 DeveDevelop Sections and Elevations
17 Develop Building Equipment and Systems Layouts 40 days 1 2 3 Develop Building Equipment and Systems Layouts
18 Budget Certificate Form, Soils Report, GSFIC Policy Notice 15-Jun-15 Budget Certificate Form, Soils Report, GSFIC Policy Notice
19 GBA / GSFIC Approve Design Development 15-Jun-15 Approve Design Development
Construction Documents 210 days
20 Finalize Site Plan with Utilities 30 days 1 2 Finalize Site Utilities Plan
21 Finalize Plans, Elevations and Sections 45 days 1 2 3 Finalize Plans, Sections and Elevations
22 Finalize Building Equipment and Systems Layouts 60 days 1 2 3 4 Finalize Building Equipment and Systems Layouts
23 Final QA / QC Complete Construction Documents 30 days 1 2 Final QA / QC Complete Construction Documents
24 Deliver Sample Board of Approved Finish Materials 5-Dec-15 Deliver Sample Board of Approved Finish Materials
25 Deliver Drawings / Specs, Budget Certificate Form 12-Dec-15 Deliver Drawings / Specs, Budget Certificate Form
26 GBA / GSFIC Approve Construction Documents 19-Dec-15 Approve Construction Documents
Construction January 15th 2016
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groups to identify important issues of each such
group. As part of a charrette, we will focus upon
the program, followed by an open discussion of
Goals/Visioning to define what is to be achieved
during all facets of the project. This could include,
but would not be limited to, aesthetic requirements,
functional requirements, facility management goals,
sustainability strategies, community involvement and
future growth strategies. It is also important to share
any constraints that may exist – budgetary, temporal,
political, code, or physical.
Conceptual Development
The main goal of the Conceptual Design Phase is to
narrow down options to a single design solution, refine
choices for building systems, and make decisions for
the building design that meet all project goals.
With adequate site information, and an approved
program, HKS | Dewberry will develop concepts and
present those to the involved stakeholders through
our regularly scheduled work sessions. Our process
focuses on listening to your needs, strategies, and
aspirations. Design information will evolve from the
amalgam of collected information into cohesive ideas
that can be distilled to clearly understood concept
documents representing three (3) distinct approaches
to the project. While you will see an evolution of
the concepts throughout the process, our team will
present the final concepts at the conclusion of this
phase. We will meld the approved ideas from these
concepts to move forward to schematic design.
Schematic Design Phase
Once appropriate concepts have been explored and a
direction approved, the team develops the schematic
design. All rooms, corridors, work stations, alcoves
and materials are planned and confirmed with the
client and users for the selected schematic design.
As part of the schematic phase, our interior designers
and engineers develop and present their concepts for
their respective portions of the project. At this point,
the design is re-checked against the project budget
to determine cost conformance. Adjustments can be
made to achieve the owner’s budget requirements.
Design Development
During design development, we work closely with
you and your users to identify and plan each room’s
intended use. Equipment, finishes and necessary
HVAC for each space are identified and planned.
Each area is planned with the client’s and users’ input
as well as our planning team’s professional advice.
As an option, we can do a courtroom mock-up
to test sights lines and gain consensus. Vendors
for special equipment needs are brought into the
process to verify planning for selected equipment,
provide schedule input and identify final installation
requirements to incorporate into the construction
documents.
Documents are prepared in 1/8” or 1/4” scale with
each piece of equipment, furniture, electrical outlet,
communications port and light fixture noted for each
area in the room data sheet stage. At this time, our
interior design group presents materials and colors for
selection and approval.
The design is again checked against the project
budget to determine cost conformance. Adjustments
can be made to achieve the owner’s budget
requirements.
“Our designs reflect the unique culture and environment in which they are sited and are progressive solutions which maintain a sympathetic dialogue with the traditions of the past.”Michael LeBoeuf, Director of Design
Dewberry Architects, Inc.
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Construction Documents
With approval of the design development documents,
we develop the project’s construction documents.
During this phase, meetings are scheduled with you
and users to incorporate client-desired changes.
The result of this phase is a set of construction
documents (drawings and specifications) including
architecture, engineering, interiors, civil, landscape
and all other disciplines required for bidding and
constructing the identified scope of work.
Construction
HKS provides construction administration services
during the construction phase, with a peer review
by Dewberry. During construction, HKS participates
in owner/architect/contractor meetings to review
project progress, issues and quality. Our construction
administration staff visits the project, as required, to
review project progress and contract conformance.
The construction administration services include site
observation reporting, submittal review, payment
certifications, document clarifications, contract
changes and determination of material completion.
Closeout and Occupancy
Once construction is materially complete, our team
will assist the contractor preparing punch lists of
incomplete items or items requiring correction. We
monitor the project to completion and recommend
final payment to the contractor upon satisfactory
completion of all project requirements. HKS, as
requested, schedules and assists the client and
contractor with project commissioning. HKS will
also facilitate the Contract Warranty period and
assist the Owner in achieving warranty corrections or
adjustments. This includes a one-year walk-through to
finalize project delivery.
Managing the Schedule
The schedule provided is a conservative roadmap
to project execution We realize the importance of
establishing realistic time schedules for each project
phase. The schedule for the programming and
design phases are established from past experiences
on similar projects, constant monitoring, in-house
reviews, and scheduled reviews with the owner.
We have an understanding of how to weave the design
and construction process into the GSFIC timeline.
E4 | Construction Administration
Construction Administration is a vital part of HKS’s
design services. We employ a cadre of skilled
construction administration professionals to review
work conformance and report work progress and
quality. During the project’s construction phase,
these individuals are responsible for managing and
coordinating our services with the owner, construction
manager and general contractor. Through scheduled
on-site reviews, day-to-day issues are handled timely
and eff iciently.
Our Construction Administration group continues to
set the standard. We were nationally recognized when
the American Institute of Architects (AIA) asked us to
author two chapters on construction administration
for their intern development program guide, “The
Emerging Professional’s Companion,” and again when
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we were asked to write the chapter on construction
administration in “The Architect’s Handbook of
Professional Practice,” the industry guideline for the
architectural practice since 1920.
Following are activities that typically occur during
construction:
Project Start-Up
The key to eff ective management is planning and
coordination. Construction phase activities and
procedures are established at the preconstruction
conference. The primary management tool for HKS
construction contract administration is the HKS Project
Procedures Manual. This document, tailored specifically
for the project, addresses communication, document
routing and processing, construction phase procedures
and close-out requirements. We are familiar with your
Design and Cosntruction Manual and will be sure to
incorporate it into our construction process.
Project Construction
Scheduled meetings with action-item guided
management, reporting and task execution are part
of our construction phase services. Each issue is
given a priority and assigned to a team member
with a targeted completion date. Our agenda-driven
meetings are documented and distributed promptly.
Outstanding issues and time-sensitive documents
are electronically tracked and managed on Attolist, a
document management database, unless otherwise
requested.
Site visits are conducted at two-week intervals
during construction. Each design discipline issues an
observation report with every site visit. The reports,
which include site photographs, address work
conformance and progress. Issues that arise during
observations are addressed in scheduled team meetings.
Pre-installation conferences are required for
appropriate subcontractors and vendors in
anticipation of installing appropriate building elements
and systems. These contractor-supervised meetings
are used to coordinate trades with adjacent work
through drawing and detail reviews and to exchange
information necessary for eff ective coordination.
Project Material Completion
Material completion is a key milestone in the
construction process. It documents the contractual
success of project completion for the contractor
and the owner. To support this, HKS performs the
material completion inspection and helps the owner
coordinate governmental agency reviews required
to obtain a certificate of occupancy. Certificates of
material completion with appropriate punch lists are
issued for each designated portion of the project.
Project Close-Out
Project close-out is initiated well in advance of
completion through the preparation and distribution
of the HKS project close-out checklist. The checklist
includes all specified close-out items and activities
required by the contract for project completion.
Follow-Up Review
HKS will visit the project prior to the end of the
contractor’s one-year warranty to assist the owner in
documenting warranty issues.
WE BELIEVE THAT SUCCESSFUL GOVERNMENT PROJECTS REQUIRE EXTRAORDINARY EFFORT.
Our proven past performance is a key indicator of your future success. HKS is currently delivering
some of the largest government projects in the country. These important projects are being delivered
in record time and, in many cases, via design-build project delivery to not only save taxpayer money
but save valuable time with shortened project duration.
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E5 | Energy Eff icient Design
and Principles
We understand a building’s position within the greater
context. We recognize its impact on its immediate
surroundings and the environment as a whole, and
we continually work to be responsible stewards of our
neighborhoods and our planet. It is with this spirit that
we approach projects with not merely an attitude of
how we can create a minimal footprint, but rather how
can we inspire and motivate behavior within and even
beyond the structure.
Our design team off ers a unique design perspective
grounded in substantial and varied experience
across the country that goes beyond mere structures
to their overall sustainability. Our cadre of diverse
design professionals is excited about making positive
contributions to all aspects of environmentally
responsive design and construction. From building
systems and infrastructure to interior finishes and
furnishings, Dewberry designers have the tools,
training, and experience to meet and exceed
increasingly high levels of green design, creating
buildings that contribute to their environmental
context – from building site to regional and global
ecosystems.
Commitment and Formalization
Sustainability is more than just a word to us. Our
commitment is documented and formalized as we
continually strive to improve our operations and
reduce our environmental footprint. The HKS Green
Operations policy has been developed to formalize
our goals and provide an operational framework for
each of our off ices worldwide.
Sustainable design is incorporated into all Dewberry
projects from inception and the “green” choice is
encouraged throughout as decisions are made.
Regardless of whether a project intends to seek LEED
Certification, we develop a “green design” strategy
Sustainability is infused into all that we touch. We build energy simulation models early in our process to help inform decisions made in our design studios. Our approach is collaborative and integrated, focused on conserving resources, achieving energy independence, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and eff ectively improving your bottom line.
during pre-design that reflects the project’s needs
and our client’s goals. For example, they evaluate site
orientation, roof and paving color, and water usage,
among other elements, for how they can impact the
overall sustainability of a given project. Dewberry
also incorporates natural daylight and ventilation as
much as possible in order to create quality working
environments and consider resource management,
recycling, and transportation when selecting materials.
In particular, Dewberry works with and challenges our
projects’ engineers to select appropriate, modern,
high performance systems that can improve a
building’s eff iciency while reducing energy bills and
the drain on non-renewable resources.
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HKS VISION STATEMENT“HKS will be a leader in professional
design services – bringing value to clients
through innovation while being committed
to excellence, sustainability, and sound
business principles.”
HKS GREEN OBJECTIVE HKS, Inc. is committed to the development
and advancement of sustainable design
principles, practices, and standards.
We encourage sustainable solutions to
enhance the social, environmental, and
economic performance of our client’s
projects and are dedicated to the
advancement of these principles within the
design and construction industry for the
benefit and well-being of the world’s future
generations.
Sustainable architecture is framed by the
larger discussion of sustainability and the
pressing economic and political issues of
our world. In the broad context, sustainable
architecture seeks to minimize the negative
environmental impact of buildings by
enhancing eff iciency and moderation in the
use of materials, energy, and development
space.
HKS will continue to integrate Sustainable
Design Concepts in all of our projects
and encourage LEED Certification where
appropriate.