IKM Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary with Open House

This year, IKM Incorporated – architects, planners and interior designers – celebrates a significant and noteworthy achievement, reaching the 100th consecutive year in business.  The firm will be holding an Anniversary Open House: “A Celebration of 100-Years of Design Excellence,” on Saturday, September 17 from 10 AM-3 PM at their offices in One PPG Place, downtown. Light refreshments will be available and a retrospective presentation will be given for guests at 10 AM, 12 noon and 2 PM.

    

In 1911, IKM’s founders Charles T. Ingham  and William Boyd began their practice in downtown Pittsburgh and provided the City with architectural services seeking the highest level of design excellence. They built the practice on strong client relationships which includes notable commissions such as Chatham Village, Buhl Planetarium and the Pittsburgh Board of Education Administration Building among the firm’s early significant work. 

Today, IKM’s mission continues that pursuit of design excellence and strong client relationships by creating innovative and informed architecture that positively impacts the world through leadership in understanding, exploration and decision making. 

In 2011, in the evolving marketplace for professional design services, IKM applies creativity, innovation, advanced technology, sustainable design and exceptional service to projects large and small. This mission and philosophy were put to use for the successful completion of many recent, notable IKM projects including: Phipps Conservatory Welcome Center and Tropical Forest additions; the conversion of the Allegheny County Jail for Family Courts; design of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, West Virginia University Alumni Center, and the Penn State Food Science Building. 

Reflecting on the firm’s history, IKM’s president John Schrott stated, “IKM is fortunate to have had over the continuum of our practice the opportunity to serve a group of exceptional clients. We recognize and deeply value the trust clients place in us with each project. We understand and embrace that our work positively impacts their daily lives; their ability to carry out their mission and supports their ability to make a difference in our community” 

IKM provides professional design services to healthcare, higher education, corporate and civic clients. Visit the IKM website, www.ikminc.com/history  to read more about the firm’s history, check out the interactive timeline, and to view a sample portfolio of their work.

About IKM
IKM Incorporated is an architecture, planning and interior design firm whose mission is to create innovative and informed architecture that positively impacts the world through leadership in understanding, exploration and decision making. The firm’s vision is to be recognized for excellence in institutional and corporate architecture, design and advancing their client’s mission.

IKM is a signatory of the 2030 Commitment sponsored by the American Institute of Architects to adapt their operations and design product to the highest level of environmental consciousness. The firm’s sustainability portfolio includes the LEED® Certified Westinghouse Corporate Headquarters campus; the LEED® Silver renovations and additions to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens; and the University of Pittsburgh’s LEED® Gold McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

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IKM Architects Take Steps toward AIA 2030

A Commitment to Reduce Consumption for a “Greener” Workplace

      IKM Incorporated, the Pittsburgh-based architectural firm specializing in corporate, healthcare and education design, has signed onto the AIA 2030 Commitment sponsored by the American Institute of Architects to adapt their operations and design philosophy to reflect a higher level of environmental consciousness that is critical to the future with the goal of being energy neutral in process and product by the 2030.

     In committing to the AIA 2030 initiative, IKM has acknowledged that they, as architects and individuals, have a responsibility to be good stewards and proactively make changes that will profoundly impact the future of the built environment.

     IKM has taken the first step in this process by committing to reduce consumption in the workplace.

     The major changes that are underway include reductions in office energy usage, inner office waste production, and fuel consumption..  Office energy use is being reduced through the implementation of occupancy sensors, personal sensor power strips and replacement of existing appliances for Energy Star rated appliances as well as use of compact florescent bulbs.

     Inner office waste production is being reduced through the use of supplies made from recycled content, the implementation of an office wide recycling policy, and an individual commitment to reduce waste through actions, such as printing, photocopying, etc.

     Fuel consumption is an often overlooked aspect of business that greatly contributes to current environmental issues.  IKM, however, has chosen to embrace the vast capabilities afforded by technology to reduce business travel through the increased use of email, ftp sites, and virtual meeting software.  It is understood that personal presence will still be necessary and for these occasions fuel efficient vehicles will be utilized through rental agreements and the type of corporate vehicles leased.

     With the signing of the 2030 commitment IKM has chosen to take a proactive position with regard to the architect’s role in environmental issues. John Schrott AIA, President of IKM, has stated   “The future of our profession and our vital role and responsibility in creating a built environment that respects and enhances the world that we are entrusted to protect is about dedication, education, and innovation within our industry and extending that into the public realm” .

 

About AIA 2030

The AIA 2030 Commitment was developed by the American Institute of Architects recognizing that the global architecture and building community has an opportunity and obligation to create environmentally responsible new and renovated buildings.

About IKM

IKM is a knowledge-based architecture, planning and interior design practice founded in 1911. The firm’s portfolio exemplifies the reputation of excellence in executing high profile, high design commissions including the LEED^® Silver renovation and addition to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the University of Pittsburgh’s LEED^® Gold McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, and the award winning projects the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and Lancaster Orthopedic Center.

Experts in Healthcare Design, IKM’s Managing Principal Interviewed for Major Healthcare Trade Journal

     
     IKM Incorporated, celebrating 100 years providing architecture, planning and interior design services, is committed to utilizing their knowledge-base of expertise, awareness of current industry trends, and substantial portfolio of relevant experience to advance healthcare design. IKM’s managing principal, John Schrott, AIA, ACHA, was recently interviewed by a major trade journal, “Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review,” about the trends in one subspecialty of hospital design --  the Orthopedic service line.

     With nearly 30 years of experience as a healthcare architect and accreditation from the American College of Healthcare Architects, Mr. Schrott brings a thorough knowledge and understanding of the complex business of healthcare to the work of IKM. Having completed the Orthopedic Center at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA, and currently working on the Summa Health System Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Akron, OH, Mr. Schrott has firsthand knowledge of the trends in Orthopedic Center design. Schrott spoke with reporter, Laura Miller about the trends in hospital orthopedic department design. (Read full article here…)

     The “Becker’s,” publication is one of three produced by ASC Communications the leading source of cutting edge business and legal information for orthopedic and spine practice physicians and administrations, hospital leaders and owners and operators of ambulatory surgery centers. Each issue of the publication reaches more than 15,000 key decision makers including orthopedic and sports medicine physicians, surgeons, and spine practice administrators.

About IKM

     IKM is a knowledge-based architecture, planning and interior design practice founded in 1911. The firm’s portfolio exemplifies the reputation of excellence in executing high profile, high design commissions including the University of Pittsburgh’s LEED^® Gold McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, and the award winning projects the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and Lancaster General Hospital Orthopedic Center. Visit www.ikminc.com for more information about IKM and to view a select portfolio of our work.

 

URL to the full article here: http://www.beckersorthopedicandspine.com/news-analysis/3312-5-trends-in-hospital-orthopedic-department-design

IKM joins AIA Pittsburgh to Celebrate Design Pittsburgh

the places and the people who inspire, shape, and build our city

       

     IKM Incorporated is pleased to announce our support of Design Pittsburgh 2010, a signature program of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Institute of Architects that highlights excellence in architecture and design in the Pittsburgh region.  At IKM, we recognize the value and impact of good design in our community, and our membership with AIA Pittsburgh provides an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the architectural and design achievements of the past year.

     This year, IKM has submitted four projects to Design Pittsburgh. They include three in the architecture category: the  Grant Street Transportation Center for the Pittsburgh Parking Authority, the Grove City College Carnegie Hall Alumni Center; and the Westinghouse Electric Company Corporate Headquarters. IKM also submitted a project in the Design +Innovation category for unbuilt work, a design study for the State University of New York (SUNY) Cortland Campus Science Building. 

     All of the 2010 entries can be viewed here: http://pittsburghsfavoritearchitecture.com/view/.

     You can vote in the People’s Choice Award for your favorite IKM entry here: http://pittsburghsfavoritearchitecture.com/vote/ until October 22.