Dan Overbey, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C of BDMD Architects, will be a presenter at the ASES National Solar Conference Workshop on Saturday, May 22. The Passive Solar Heating Workshop provides attendees with the fundamental science and the practical knowledge necessary to successfully design buildings that incorporate any of the passive solar systems available today.
On April 21, 2010, Knauf Insulation North America’s new Engineering Building designed by Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects was awarded the LEED Gold Certification by the USGBC. The Knauf building is one of just a handful of buildings in Indiana to earn LEED Gold Certification. Of all approximately 19 LEED Gold buildings in the state of Indiana, 2 were designed by BDMD Architects.
Today, Mayor Greg Ballard and the Office of Sustainability announced the award winners for the first-ever Indianapolis Sustainability Awards. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf's College of Pharmacy and Health Science (COPHS) Expansion at Butler University was among the five winning projects, narrowed down from nearly 70 applicants.
As stated by SustainIndy, the Indianapolis Sustainability Awards are "designed to inspire innovation, showcase impact, reward leadership and promote education around the principles of sustainability." Five awards (handcrafted by a student at the Herron School of Art and Design) were given to honor excellence in each of the following categories: Air, Land, Water, Energy, and Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The COPHS Expansion was given the award for Energy. + COPHS Press Release
April 2010
BDMD is proud to announce that Jonathan Young has passed his Architect Registration Exam and is now a Registered Architect. Jonathon joined BDMD in 2008. He has a Master's Degree in Architecture with a focus on Historic Preservation.
Barth Hendrickson, Director of Landscape Architecture, recently joined the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce. "This is springtime for Clinton County and I believe that a carefully crafted vision can shed light on a den of sleeping bears. As a citizen of Clinton County I am part of that vision; I joined the chamber to have my voice heard and hopefully add value that impacts people's lives in a real and tangible way.", said Barth.
Dan Overbey, LEED AP was elected to the USGBC Indiana Board of Directors. Dan will bring his enthusiasm for Sustainability to the Board and have a great impact on the Indiana Chapter of the USGBC where he also is the Communications Chair.
The Fayetteville, Arkansas Chamber of Commerce awarded the "Grand Slam" award to the University of Arkansas for their new Softball Stadium, Bogle Park, designed by Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects. The facility won the award for the "quality of design and impact on the intended audience, both athlete and fan."
March 2009
Barth Hendrickson ASLA, Associate Partner, has joined by invitation the City of Indianapolis’ Office of Sustainability Green Building Task Force that is developing incentives to use sustainable techniques in design.
MJ Meneley RLA, Associate, became a LEED Accredited Professional.
Greg Jacoby AIA, Partner and Executive Vice President is serving a second term as Vice President of Properties for the BSA Crossroads of America Council.
February 2009
Barth Hendrickson, Associate Partner, participated on an expert panel discussing sustainable site design on behalf of the Indiana Chapter of the United States Green Building Council.
Randy Royer ASLA, Associate Partner, has been elected Vice President of the Board for the Columbus Area Visitors Center.
As part of their commitment to the community, M.J. Meneley, RLA, LEED AP, Associate, and Randy Royer ASLA, LEED AP, Associate Partner ran in this year's ‘Bop to the Top’ charity event for Riley Hospital.
January 2009
Greg Jacoby AIA, Partner and Executive Vice President, is a Past President of Friends of Holladay Park and led the set up and clean up for the Holladay Park Trail Run. Nick Davis and Jonathan Young were recently added to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology, "Qualified Professional Roster for Architects".
December 2008
Randy Royer ASLA, Associate Architect is serving on the Columbus Public Art Committee and the Lawrence Village Center Public Art Committee.
MJ Meneley RLA, LEED AP is serving on the Ball State University CAP Alumni Board. (January)
