Seeking to achieve energy reduction for all new buildings as part of the 2030 Commitment, the IKM design team employs knowledge, skill and tools to craft a design befitting each client’s goals and objectives. The design team set their sights on LEED Certification for the new UPMC Hampton Ambulatory Care Center. “Having recently completed the…
Last week was National Architecture week, and as the economy continues to pick up in our area architects around the city are in a more intensive work period than we have seen in years. As many firms are working overtime to accomplish work for their clients, some architects are also taking time to educate and…
As part of IKM’s mission “to provide innovative and informed services that positively impact the world,” the firm often sends staff to conferences to further their education – thus staying “informed.” Such was the case recently with IKM’s VP of Corporate Communication, Patty Swisher, attending the “RaganDisney” conference, “Social Media Conference for PR, Marketing and…
The $23 million project including the John P. Murtha Center for Public Service and National Competitiveness is currently under construction on the Johnstown campus of the University of Pittsburgh. The Murtha Center, a 7,400 square foot building, is one of three parts of the project. Renovations to the Engineering and Science Building and renovations to…
IKM’s managing principal, John Schrott, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, was invited for the second year in a row to moderate a panel discussion of healthcare facility executives about the trends affecting the design and construction of healthcare facilities across the country. A diverse panel of experts representing the major, local healthcare institutions and a representative from…
IKM’s success in delivering ongoing healthcare design on the hospital’s main campus along with their credentials and portfolio in healthcare design for major clients in the region made IKM the firm of choice for the design of the new Outpatient Surgery Center at University Town Centre. “We are excited about being able to engage our…
The WVUH Southeast Tower project reached a milestone in its construction. Members of the IKM design team and Yates construction team celebrated with WVUH Administration and public officials the topping out ceremony of the Southeast Tower project, on Wednesday, September 16. This 10-story addition was designed by IKM Incorporated Architects as part of the $250…
John E. Keelan, AIA, Associate and Project Manager with IKM Incorporated, Pittsburgh-based architecture firm, has earned his Board Certificate in healthcare architecture from the American College of Healthcare Architects. Keelan recently passed an accredited examination which assesses the knowledge and understanding of architects who practice as healthcare specialists. When asked about the value of the…
While some of his canvases may display leftover paint from his parent’s dining room, IKM’s Resident Artist, Cameron Logan’s art is far from ordinary. Mixing with other mediums like acrylic paint and Indian ink, Logan describes his artwork as a form of “mental meditation” that mirrors his architectural design aesthetic. “I tend to prefer simpler…
March 2015 – IKM Architects, a Pittsburgh-Based architecture, planning and interior design firm is proud to announce the continued pursuit of innovative and informed architecture with the achievement of EDAC accreditation for its managing principal, John C. Schrott, AIA, ACHA, EDAC. EDAC stands for Evidence-based Design Accreditation and Certification. EDAC-certified individuals are a global community of…