News

September 11, 2020

emersion DESIGN Announces Leadership Transition: New Managing Member and C-Suite Appointments

emersion DESIGN, a leader in architecture, planning, interior design, structural engineering, and sustainability consulting services, today announced the appointment of Michael Chapman as a managing member. In addition, Alan Hautman transitions to chief operations officer (COO) and Chad Edwards moves to president and chief executive officer (CEO). Hautman formerly held the role of president, while Steve Kimball was CEO. The C-suite appointments become effective December 2020. Chapman’s role is effective immediately.
August 8, 2020

WPAFB Gate 26A Earns LEED Silver Certification from USGBC

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Gate 26A recently was awarded LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Architecture for the gate was provided by emersion DESIGN, engineering and landscape architecture by Woolpert, and Messer Construction as the contractor.
Cision News
November 11, 2019

UC Muntz Hall Renovation Wins Design Award

A major renovation project at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is earning praise from design experts. The project received an Honor Award for interior architecture, the top award for the category.
UC News Page
October 24, 2019

How Cincinnati Is Punching Above Its Weight in the Climate Fight

For years Cincinnati has been a leader in cutting carbon pollution. Now it’s raising its game with solar, energy efficiency, and electric cars. This article features a spotlight about District 3 Police Station!
NRDC Article
October 24, 2019

Muntz Hall Featured in Green Operations Magazine

The flooring used in Muntz Hall was highlighted in the Fall 2019 issue of Green Operations Magazine. emersion Interior Designers Amy Green and Yasha Ogg featured on pages 15-17.
Green Operations Magazine
October 9, 2019

Bethany School Featured by American Institute of Architects

An architect (Chad Edwards) and engineer (Terrance Liette) present Bethany School as a case study and give advice on how to be sustainable and cost-effective at the same time.
How to design net-zero ready buildings on a budget
October 3, 2019

District 3 Police Station Wins ILFI Net Zero Trailblazer Award

The Trailblazer Awards celebrate leaders who are building a net-zero future through their work in the carbon, energy, water, waste, transit and / or policy sectors. The Awards were presented in front of the full 1,200+ person audience at the Net Zero Conference and Expo, in Petree Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Vertical Group Press Release
September 27, 2019

AeroHub Featured in Business Xpansion Journal

A sneak peek at the Master Plan for workforce development, advanced manufacturing and innovation in Southwest Ohio
Business Xpansion Journal
September 19, 2019

From Aircraft Hangar to Advanced Power and Thermal Research Lab

Building 23 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was originally constructed in 1934 as an aircraft hangar and aircraft component test facility. While it had many uses over the years, it had languished and sat abandoned. But, the leaders at WPAFB had a vision to convert this historic structure into a 53,000 square foot modern laboratory facility, where state-of-the-art research could be conducted for energy, power, and thermal management to support current and future Air Force applications.
MEDIUM ARTICLE
September 11, 2019

emersion DESIGN Named Finalist: Family and Private Business Awards

The top businesses in and around the Greater Cincinnati region were honored last evening at the 20th annual Goering Center Family and Private Business Awards at JACK Casino, Cincinnati. Nearly 700 people from the Goering Center for Family and Private Business network of business owners, volunteers, community leaders and corporate partners attended the celebration.
UC NEWS ARTICLE
August 5, 2019

Transforming a 1920s Historic Landmark into a State-of-the-Art Aviation Laboratory

Building 19 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) has a rich history, which includes Orville Wright’s participation in the commissioning of one of the world’s most powerful and efficient wind tunnels. See the full article on pages (44-45) of Midwestern Flyer Magazine.
Midwest Flyer Magazine Article
July 18, 2019

emersion DESIGN is a Semi-Finalist to be Recognized as Best in Class

emersion DESIGN is a Semi-Finalist for the 20th Annual Goering Center Family & Private Business Awards! An independent panel of judges will be considering the legacy, leadership and culture development that distinguishes emersion from other Greater Cincinnati regional businesses. Winners will be announced at the gala this fall at the JACK Cincinnati Casino on September 10, 2019.
UC NEWS ARTICLE
May 8, 2019

West Chester Fire Station: Rebuild Recommended

emersion DESIGN Civic Leader and project manager, Tim Wiley, recommends that West Chester's original space be razed and a new, larger station built on site. When making the decision to renovate or build, Wiley explained, “the numbers [were] so close that the advantages of new construction totally outweighed the renovation option.”
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER ARTICLE
April 26, 2019

Cincinnati Art Museum is Building an 'Art Climb' Staircase to Connect with Community, Activate Grounds

Art Climb seeks to connect the Cincinnati Art Museum to surrounding neighborhoods. Literally.
CityBeat Article
April 17, 2019

Board of Education Approves Loveland City Schools' Facility Master Plan

We presented the final option for Loveland City Schools' Facility Master Plan last night and received a 5-0 approval from the board! It is such a joy to work alongside the district as we continue #BuildingTigerNation!
Loveland City Schools' Approved Facilities Master Plan
April 16, 2019

Contractors Selected for Little Miami Local Schools Construction

Skanska USA and Megen Construction Company have been selected for the $64 million school construction project. Congrats, Little Miami Local Schools, you are one step closer to giving your students, faculty, and administration the spaces they deserve!
Cincinnati Business Courier Article
March 29, 2019

Chad Edwards Published on AIA Knowledge Net

"Just remember, as a design industry we have the technology and tools to create high performing buildings on almost any budget. You just need the right mindset and the right approach. And you can start today." Learn how to design Net-Zero Ready buildings - on a budget.
Designing Net-Zero Ready Buildings on a Budget
March 15, 2019

Cincinnati Magazine Highlight's Cincinnati's 2030 District

Check out Cincinnati Magazine’s article on our Cincinnati 2030 District! It provides a great overview of the formation of the district and interviews some of the early, local voices of the district. “When Ed Mazria, one of America’s most notable architects, presented data more than a decade ago showing that roughly 50 percent of a city’s greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings, not cars, buses, and trucks, well, the architectural world was turned upside down. ‘We are trained as architects to make our buildings a better place for the health and the safety of their occupants,’ notes Chad Edwards, a principal at emersion DESIGN. ‘So Ed’s presentation sent shock waves through our industry. We realized we had to fix this.’”
Cleaner & Greener: Cincinnati's Sustainable Future
January 30, 2019

Tim Wiley, emersion's Civic Leader, Published in American City & County

Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) provides subtle yet strong design-based security. As you consider your next public improvement project, please ask your design professionals to include CPTED principles to their technological solutions in their designs. It will make your community a better and safer place. To read Tim's commentary on the importance of CPTED design principles, see the link below!
CPTED: Subtle yet strong design-based security
December 20, 2018

Cincinnati is a 2030 District!

It's official! Cincinnati is now an established 2030 District - the 21st in the world - and we are one of the founding members! Thank you to all who have helped make this a reality over the last 14 months.
Click here to see photos of our celebration