B+C bowlers turned out for the annual Chamber Bowl in Mason City this week. We learned that Justin is right handed but throws left and that Kristy’s bowling ball smells like birthday cake (on purpose). Andy’s top score was 248 and Dana’s top score was 161. And of course, style points went to Joe for his unwavering committment to the principal of “form follows function.” Go team!
Bergland + Cram Strikes Again!
February 2nd, 2012Foreshoe Named VP
January 5th, 2012
Douglas Foreshoe, AIA takes a step up as Vice President with B+C. Doug has been with the firm since 2001, providing project management, construction document and construction administration services. He has long served as Executive Events Organizer for the occasional Bergland + Cram ping pong tournament, but will now join the Board of Directors in the more serious business of steering the firm full speed ahead. Congrats Doug!
Happy Holidays 2011
December 23rd, 2011
Happy Holidays to our clients, families and friends. In case anyone is looking for last minute gift ideas, Bergland + Cram staff decided to share what’s on our Christmas lists this year. Hope this helps and we wish you all the best in 2012!
ANDY - Top two things on my list: a surprise visit from cousin Eddie and a shiny new Red Ryder.
RANDY - To be with family and to go bicycling in Arizona!
SCOTT B. - The DVD of Adele’s concert at Royal Albert Hall (since I couldn’t afford to see her live), Roku, a mini Taliesin III table lamp, a Mazda CX5, a Chipotle to open in Mason City, and animal paw slippers! If this could all be wrapped in a new year that doesn’t include a lot of heartache and grief for friends and family – that would be great!
NATE - iPhone 4S (which I got early!), P90X2 (also got it early), a vinyl record player, Guns N’ Roses reuniting, and world peace.
JOE - New tires for my truck, health for my family and friends, and no shoveling for me! All else is gravy. Mmmmm…gravy.
KEN - I want a fair weather, no snow, good driving Christmas.
KRISTY - Books, clothes, accessories, a birding scope, free time, and one of those apple pies from the gas station.
DOUG - New camping pack, and time to use it.
LINDA - Well, I’ve pretty much given up on getting a pony. My list has definitely matured with me, I’ve got jams, chocolates, and cheeses on my list.
JUSTIN - A six pack and a pound…and then new sweaters!
SCOTT S. - A honey badger.
Iowa Architects on IPR
December 22nd, 2011
B+C president Randy Cram, AIA, spoke on Iowa Public Radio’s ‘Talk of Iowa’ program recently. The show focused on how Iowa architects contribute to the betterment of the state – both in new construction and renovation, job creation, livable communities, saving architectural treasures, and new growth in green buildings. Randy also touched on the development of Mason City’s cultural crescent and Bergland + Cram’s involvement in the Historic Park Inn Hotel restoration. Listen here and learn more about what architects are up to these days.
Groundwork for 3P Event
December 6th, 2011
Scott Smed and Randy Cram of Bergland + Cram, along with Stacey Root of Boulder Associates, work through their initial schematic designs in preparation for an upcoming 3P/Lean Planning Event for the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics. PRODUCTION, PREPARATION, and PROCESS are the cornerstones of this advanced Lean approach to design. Next month, a week long work session will be held to further develop the new 55,000 SF Melrose Family Medicine Center in Iowa City. The clinic is set to become a new standard in care and potential model for future medical facilities on campus and throughout the region.
New Patient Centered Medical Home
September 21st, 2011
Bergland + Cram has begun design on a new Family Medicine Center for the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. To be located on the University’s Hawkeye campus, the 45,000 square foot flagship clinic will be a state-of-the-art environment for physicians to enhance wellness and continuing education support. Planned as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), it will encourage team approaches to care, standardization of work and lifestyle teaching. New medical trends in patient through-put such as mall circulation and self-rooming will be explored. In collaboration with Boulder Associates, B+C will utilize Lean 3P principals during the planning and design process. The facility is set to be LEED certified.
Welcome Justin
September 8th, 2011
Bergland + Cram recently hired Justin Bailey to join our team of able architects, daring designers, and productive planners. Justin comes to us with experience in all things architectural including design, drafting, rendering and project management. We hear he is a bit of a sports nut as well. Meet Justin.
Missing Martha
July 20th, 2011
On July 15th we lost our beloved colleague Martha Huntington. We will miss our mentor and confidant and the talent and spark she brought to our lives. For twelve years Martha worked on the Historic Park Inn restoration project, which will reopen just a few short weeks after her passing. Her positive outlook and constant smile were commendable, as was her dedication to her career and community. She will be dearly missed.
LEED Certified
May 12th, 2011
The Cedar River Complex in Osage, IA has obtained LEED certification status, according to building architects Bergland + Cram. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an industry wide standard for verifying sustainable building criteria established by the United States Green Building Council.
“The CRC has been a huge investment for our community,” says Osage Mayor Steve Cooper. “The LEED certification shows our commitment in providing an energy efficient level of operation that should help sustain this facility for many years.”
The 67,500 square foot building houses a wellness and aquatic center, museum, and community auditorium. Adjacent to Osage City Park and Osage High School, the Complex was built to maintain open green space throughout 75% of the site with minimum new parking added. Per LEED requirements, high recycled content building materials are used and extra effort was made to obtain these materials within a 500 mile radius.
Geothermal heating and cooling is used throughout the building, including to heat the pool. Large expanses of glass daylight the spaces and create views to the outside for users. An exception to this is the museum, which requires a controlled environment.
“Osage has a long history of energy conservation and this is just the latest attempt of staying in the lead,” Cooper states. “We take great pride in having a fine facility like the CRC and meeting the requirements of LEED just adds to the prominence that this facility offers to the public.”
Recent News
April 4th, 2011
At this year’s annual meeting, Bergland + Cram accepted the Spirit of Community Award from United Way of North Central Iowa. We are honored to be a part of helping United Way do wonderful and valuable things in our community.
Architect Martha Huntington, AIA, recently contributed to The Journal of the Taliesin Fellows regarding her work on the Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank. With construction currently underway, look for this important north Iowa project to be completed this summer!
