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$9.9 million bond approved for Hills-Beaver Creek High School

Voters in the Hills-Beaver Creek school approved the $9.9 million project with 70.7% in favor of passing the bond. Construction on the proposed 76,765 square foot new middle/high school could begin as early as June 1.


 
Addition complete on Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Construction is now complete on the 70,000 square foot addition, designed by Koch Hazard, to the existing Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Festivities are planned for Friday, Feb 26 through Sunday, Feb 28 with a formal dedication ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.

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KH to design addition/renovation projects at NSU

The State of South Dakota Board of Regents have selected Koch Hazard to design the Student Center addition and renovation project as well as Lincoln/Graham Halls addition and renovation projects at Northern State University. Both projects are anticipated to be ready for students by the start of the Fall 2011 semester.

 
Koch Hazard sponsors Children's Inn event

Media One FunSki, an annual benefit for Children's Inn, was held January 29-30 at Great Bear Ski Valley. Koch Hazard sponsored the event and also participated in the Snow Sculpture and Snow Tube events.


 
Heartland project nearing completion

The new headquarters building for Heartland Consumers Power District in Madison, SD is scheduled to be completed this month. The 9,400 square foot building, designed by Koch Hazard, is on track to achieve LEED Platinum certification. 


Koch Hazard wins 'Best Architectural Firm' fifth year in a row

Sioux Falls Business Journal readers recently chose their favorite area companies and business professionals. For the fifth year in a row, Koch Hazard Architects was voted 'Best Architectural Firm'.  

 
Koch Hazard Gallery presents 'Connections'

On November 27, Koch Hazard will hold its annual Fall Gallery show, entitled 'Connections'. Work from artists Gerry Punt and Terry Mulkey will be on display at the KH Gallery until January 8th, 2010.

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GreenDigs blog contest

Been to GreenDigs lately? Check out our green blog for a chance to win $75 in eco-friendly products until November 27!

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Fall newsletter released

Koch Hazard has released the Fall 2009 newsletter, entitled 'Preservation'.

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Courthouse Square earns LEED Gold certification

Courthouse Square has officially earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification from the United Green Building Council (USGBC). ...

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Museum receives 2009 Mayoral Award for Historic Preservation

The Museum of Visual Material was one of four recipients of the 2009 Mayoral Award for Preservation, awarded for the restoration and reuse of the former Consolidated Tank Line building at 500 North Main Avenue. The Mayoral Awards for Historic Preservation are given annually to individuals, organizations, and projects that demonstrate a strong commitment to historic preservation in Sioux Falls.

First Presbyterian Church in Miller, SD earns design award

First Presbyterian Church in Miller, SD won a Merit Award at the 2009 AIA South Dakota conference on October 15-16. This 6,500 square foot addition was completed in 2007 and features a new fellowship hall, kitchen, restrooms, coat room, and entry.


Ribbon cutting for USF Salsbury Science Center

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, October 2 to celebrate the opening of the Joseph E. Salsbury Science Center. The facility underwent a 24,000 square foot renovation and 13,400 square foot addition, designed by Koch Hazard. The ribbon cutting and reception will be held at 6:00 pm.

Third Street Lofts inches closer to reality

Investors are ready to move forward with the mixed use project. 140 one and two bedroom apartments and 30,000 square feet of office/retail space will be part of the first new project in the Uptown development.


New Fawick Park Canopy to host downtown events

The Parks and Recreation Department has engaged Koch Hazard to design a canopy structure and platform to accommodate expanding events at the downtown park.

   
Grand opening planned for Freeman Elementary

Freeman Elementary School will host a grand opening on Saturday, September 19 to showcase the new two-section addition, designed by Koch Hazard. The addition provides classrooms, computer labs, a library, music room, gymnasium, cafeteria/commons and support areas for preschool through 6th grade students.

Grand re-opening planned for Orpheum Theater

On September 17, the Orpheum Theater in Sioux Falls is planning a grand re-opening and open house ceremony to showcase the recently completed renovations. Events will include a Chamber Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 pm, facility tours, video retrospective, live music, and refreshments. This is a free event and open to the public, co-sponsored by Koch Hazard Architects.

Ribbon cutting set for Fire Station #5

A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Fire Station #5 at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 4 at 2010 E. Nye St. The new station was designed by Koch Hazard to improve response times in east central Sioux Falls.


Construction begins on Rural Learning Center expansion

A public groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Sept.2 marked the start of the Rural Learning Center building's expansion in Howard, SD. ...

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Gloria Dei construction begins

Construction on the new 76,000 square foot Gloria Dei Lutheran Church will begin following a groundbreaking ceremony on September 27. The church is being built on 35 acres offering high visibility and easy access and parking less than two miles from the current building. The project is scheduled to be completed in October 2010.

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Freeman Elementary School complete

Construction on Freeman Elementary School wrapped up in time for classes to begin on August 27. The two-section addition, designed by Koch Hazard, provides classrooms, computer labs, a library, music room, gymnasium, cafeteria/commons and support areas for preschool through 6th grade students.


Patrick Henry renovations nearly complete

Renovations to Patrick Henry Middle School are nearing completion. Remodeled areas include an enlarged cafeteria, kitchen upgrade, auditorium facelift, music room, technology education classrooms, and shop. Exterior improvements include a new mechanical addition, larger trash enclosure and an expanded bus line.


   
 

Cherapa Place is South Dakota's first LEED Gold building

Cherapa Place paved the way for green buildings in South Dakota recently as it became the first building in the state to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

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KH to design Brookings High School expansion

The Brookings School District Board of Education has selected Koch Hazard Architects to design the Brookings High School Phase III reconstruction project. Four design firms presented to the Board on June 30, 2009 for the approximately $7 million project, which is anticipated to begin construction in Spring 2010.


Sioux Falls Regional Airport groundbreaking

July 9, 2009 marked the groundbreaking for the Sioux Falls Regional Airport terminal expansion, designed by Koch Hazard. The project will expand the terminal by 23,000 square feet and be completed in approximately 18 months.


 







Koch Hazard's 15 LEED Accredited Professionals

Koch Hazard has four new LEED Accredited Professionals: Matt Heirigs, Hope Store, Angela McKillip, and Steve Miller. Koch Hazard now has a total of 15 LEED Accredited Professionals.

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.


Augustana housing to get a facelift

Construction began recently on a multi-phased housing renovation, designed by Koch Hazard, on the north edge of the Augustana College campus in
Sioux Falls. ...

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Summer newsletter released

Koch Hazard has released the Summer 2009 newsletter, entitled 'Transformation'.

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Koch Hazard featured in SDPB program Dakota Life

Koch Hazard was recently featured in the South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) program Dakota Life, in an episode entitled "LEEDing the Way". Originally aired on June 11, Jeff Hazard and Stacey McMahan discussed environmentally friendly design practices and how they have been incorporated into several Koch Hazard projects, including the Heartland Consumers Power District headquarters, Cherapa Place, and Museum of Visual Materials.

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Work nearly complete on Dakota State University housing

Construction is nearly complete on full renovations of student housing on the campus of Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, SD. ...

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Join us on Facebook

Koch Hazard now has a Facebook page. Join the conversation at www.facebook.com/kochhazard.




Two more staff members earn LEED accreditation

Two more staff members from Koch Hazard are now LEED Accredited Professionals. Matthew Hansen completed the exam on June 12 and Aaron Bakker on June 19.

Matthew Hansen, project technician, began working at Koch Hazard in March 2008.

Aaron Bakker, Project Manager, began working at Koch Hazard in 2004.

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.






Three more staff members earn LEED accreditation

Three more staff members from Koch Hazard are now LEED Accredited Professionals. Beth Guenther, Robyn Haggin, and Andy Fett successfully completed the exam on June 5.

Beth Guenther, Project Manager, has nine years of experience working at Koch Hazard and 16 years of total experience in the design industry.

Robyn Haggin, Project Technician, began working at Koch Hazard in August 2008 and has seven years of experience in the design industry.

Andy Fett, Project Designer, began working at Koch Hazard in October 2008. 

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.




Senior Principal appointed to city boards

Chris Schiltz, Senior Principal at Koch Hazard, was recently appointed by Sioux Falls Mayor Dave Munson to two city boards; the Public Transit Advisory Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. He will serve a three-year term effective June 4, 2009.




Koch Hazard welcomes new staff

Koch Hazard Architects is pleased to welcome the addition of two staff members:

Angela McKillip has joined Koch Hazard as a Project Designer. Angela received a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from South Dakota State University and a Master of Architecture at University of Minnesota. Angela spent two years at an architectural firm in St. Paul, MN and has experience as an Assistant Professor at South Dakota State University where she will continue to teach a design studio in the interior design program.

Collin Jacobs is a summer architectural intern. Collin graduated from University of Kansas with a Masters in Architecture this past May.


New Building Plans Examiner

Beth Guenther, project manager at Koch Hazard, recently passed the International Code Council Building Plans Examiner Examination.


Project Manager earns LEED accreditation

Kyle S. Raph, Project Manager at Koch Hazard, is now a LEED Accredited Professional. He successfully completed the exam on May 29. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. Raph has nine years of experience working at Koch Hazard.




Koch Hazard Architects announces promotions

Koch Hazard Architects is pleased to announce two recent staff promotions. Cory A. Bleyenburg and Todd R. Stone, AIA have both been promoted to Associate Principal.

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Join us on Twitter

Koch Hazard now has a Twitter page. Join the conversation at www.twitter.com/KochHazard


 

Children's Home Society holds groundbreaking

Groundbreaking for the addition and remodel of the existing Children's Home Society Loving School in Sioux Falls will be held Tuesday, May 19. Koch Hazard designed the addition which is scheduled for completion in October 2010.


 
New Intermediate School in Tea breaks ground

Construction will begin mid-April on the new 68,000 square foot Intermediate School in Tea, SD. Designed by Koch Hazard, the new school will be located just south of the current high/middle school and serve grades 4-6. Construction is scheduled for completion in July 2010.


Plain Green conference held on April 16-17

Around 270 people registered to attend the second Plain Green conference at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls on April 16-17. Koch Hazard Architects and South Dakota State University collaborated once again to host the conference which addressed sustainability. For more information, visit the website at www.plaingreen.org.


Groundbreaking scheduled for Heartland building

On April 10 at 11:00 at a groundbreaking ceremony, construction will officially be underway for the new headquarters building for Heartland Consumers Power District in Madison, SD.  The 9,400 square foot building, designed by Koch Hazard, is on track to become the first LEED Platinum building in South Dakota.


New elementary school in Mitchell breaks ground

Construction on the new Longfellow Elementary School in Mitchell, SD will kickoff during a groundbreaking ceremony on April 3rd at noon. The new school, designed by Koch Hazard, will replace the existing on the same neighborhood block. ...

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KH designers participate in 'Design SD'

TJ Olson and Matt Heirigs from Koch Hazard are two of 18 design professionals participating in a 3-day design charette in Deuel County for Design SD: a new initiative to help rural communities across South Dakota to create a better future through design. The charette is slated for March 26-28.


Mitchell School Board approves Bond Issue

School board members in Mitchell School District approved an $8.6 million bond issue for Longfellow Elementary School, to be designed by Koch Hazard.


NSU Technology Center featured as Outstanding Project

Northern State University Technology Center located in Aberdeen, SD and designed by Koch Hazard has been selected for as an Outstanding Project in Learning By Design 2009.

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Principal to speak at realtor's association seminar

Koch Hazard principal Stacey McMahan, AIA, LEED AP, will present to the South Dakota Realtor's Association of the Sioux Empire at a seminar at Cherapa Place in Sioux Falls on March 3. Stacey, in partnership with Kurt Hanson Hometech, Inc., will present information about the Basics of Green Building. The three hour continuing education seminar will conclude with a tour of Cherapa Place, a LEED Gold registered project.


 

Plain Green conference to be held on April 17

In response to a successful inaugural event in 2008, Koch Hazard Architects and South Dakota State University have collaborated again to host Plain Green 09, a conference addressing sustainability. The event will be held at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls. For more information, visit the website at www.plaingreen.org.



Midland National Life opens new facility

After 30 years at its downtown location, Midland National Life Insurance will move to its new facility over President's Day weekend. The 120,000 square foot building, designed by Koch Hazard, is located at the Interstate Crossing Business Park in southwest Sioux Falls.

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Project Manager becomes Architect

Todd Stone, project manager at Koch Hazard Architects, recently passed the Architectural Registration Exam (A.R.E.) and has been licensed as an architect by the South Dakota Board of Technical Professions. Todd has worked at Koch Hazard Architects since May 2008.

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Koch Hazard sponsors Children's Inn event

Media One FunSki, an annual benefit for Children's Inn, was held January 30-31 at Great Bear Recreation Park. Koch Hazard sponsored the event and also participated in the Snow Sculpture and Snow Tube events.


 
  Koch Hazard announces promotion

Koch Hazard is pleased to announce that Aaron Bakker has been promoted to a Project Manager. Aaron has been with Koch Hazard for four years.


NSU Technology Center featured in Architectural Portfolio

Northern State University Technology Center in Aberdeen, SD has been selected for publication in Penton Media's American School & University 2008 Architectural Portfolio. The project, designed by Koch Hazard, is featured in the November 2008 edition of the magazine. An annual competition honoring education design excellence, the Architectural Portfolio spotlights projects representing some of the most effective learning environments in America.


Tea Area School District approves bond issue

Voters in Tea Area School District approved a bond of up to $9.9 million for a new intermediate school, to be designed by Koch Hazard. The school is scheduled to open by fall 2010.  


 
  Koch Hazard principal participates in Greenbuild

Stacey McMahan, a principal at Koch Hazard, attended the United States Green Building Council's (USGBC) Greenbuild Conference on November 18-21 in Boston. Greenbuild provides an opportunity to connect with other green building peers, industry experts, and influential leaders as they share innovations in the green building movement.   


  KH Fall Gallery featuring Mi Young Lee & Mary Selvig

On November 28, Koch Hazard will hold its annual Fall Gallery show, entitled 'Translations of Feeling & Form'. Work from artists Mi Young Lee and Mary Selvig will be on display at the KH Gallery until December 19th, 2008.

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Koch Hazard wins 'Best Architectural Firm' fourth year in a row

Nearly 325 Sioux Falls Business Journal readers recently voted and chose their favorite area companies and business professionals. For the fourth year in a row, Koch Hazard Architects won 'Best Architectural Firm' in the contest.  


Good Samaritan project adds affordable senior housing

Seniors who qualify for low-income housing now have another living option in Sioux Falls. Creekside Apartments, designed by Koch Hazard, is now open to the public.

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  Project Designer earns LEED accreditation

T.J. Olson, Project Designer at Koch Hazard, is now a LEED Accredited Professional. He successfully completed the exam on November 13. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. T.J. began working at Koch Hazard in 2007.


  Koch Hazard principal featured in Sioux Falls Business Journal

Stacey McMahan, principal at Koch Hazard, was a guest columnist for the November 12 issue of the Sioux Falls Business Journal which featured her article, 'Green workplaces help build sustainable city'.

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AIA South Dakota releases first annual magazine

American Institute of Architects (AIA) South Dakota recently released the first annual magazine. Stacey McMahan, principal at Koch Hazard, served on the editorial committee.

 




Koch Hazard receives design awards

Of the three awards to be presented at the 2008 American Institute of Architects (AIA) South Dakota convention, Koch Hazard will receive two. The Kresge Building received the only Honor Award, and the Orpheum Theater Complex received a Merit Award.  Both projects are located in downtown Sioux Falls.

 


Koch Hazard welcomes new staff

Andy Fett has joined the team at Koch Hazard as a project technician. Andy has seven years of experience in the design industry. Welcome, Andy!

 
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