Hope Store has joined the team at Koch Hazard as the Director of First Impressions. Hope has two years of experience in the design industry and over 10 combined years of experience in office administration and customer service. Welcome, Hope!

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.

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.

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.  

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.   

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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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.  

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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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.

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

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.

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!

SDSU Dykhouse Student Athlete Center breaks ground

Construction officially began on the new Dykhouse Student Athlete Center at South Dakota State University on Septemger 27.  The athletic complex, designed by Koch Hazard, will house all of the operations for SDSU's Division I football program and will also include a student athlete academic center. The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2009.

Plain Green conference to be held on September 25-26

Koch Hazard Architects and South Dakota State University have collaborated to host Plain Green, 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.

On September 5, Sanford School of Medicine and University of South Dakota will celebrate the dedication of their new facility, the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science building, designed by Koch Hazard.

The Sioux Falls Christian School addition, designed by Koch Hazard, is now complete and ready for students. The addition includes two academic wings, offices, a multipurpose room, and a cafeteria/commons area.

Jeff Hazard, CEO of Koch Hazard, is now a LEED Accredited Professional. He successfully completed the exam on August 16. 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.

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

Construction officially began on the $2.2 million expansion to Huron Public Library on July 10.  The addition, designed by Koch Hazard, includes a relocated entrance and expanded children's area. The project is expected to be completed in June 2009.

Kay Hirning, Interior Designer at Koch Hazard Architects, recently passed the examination to receive the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certificate. The examination is a universal standard by which to measure the competency of interior designers to practice as professionals. Kay has worked at Koch Hazard since September 2006.

Construction began on the 60,000 square foot addition to Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. The new addition, designed by Koch Hazard, will consist of a new gathering space with clear-story windows, basement classrooms, an activities gym, and a second worship space for a contemporary celebrate service. Construction is scheduled to be complete in December 2009.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on June 5 at Children's Home Society for the Administration Building, a three-phased addition and renovation project by Koch Hazard that adds much needed office, therapy, and conference space.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on June 4 at Larson Square, a renovation project by Koch Hazard that adds 11,000 square feet of retail/office space and 22,000 square feet of residential space. Larson Square is a key component of the Uptown at Falls Park project.

Koch Hazard Architects, along with other leaders of the Uptown at Falls Park project  in Sioux Falls, are constructing a patio made out of 95 percent recycled materials for one of the buildings. ...

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Todd Stone has joined the team at Koch Hazard as a project manager. Todd has nine years of experience in the design industry. Welcome, Todd!

Koch Hazard is pleased to welcome three summer interns to the staff. Students completing their summer architecture internships at Koch Hazard include Angela McKillip, Nathan DeWit, and Steven Dix.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on May 19 at the Kresge Building, a restoration project by Koch Hazard that adds office and retail space.

Koch Hazard along with South Dakota State University announce plans for a new symposium that will address current issues in sustainability and green communities. The conference is slated for September 24-26 at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, SD and is open to the general public. Visit www.plaingreen.org for more information.

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Koch Hazard is featured in the May 2008 issue of Builder/Architect magazine. The issue addresses sustainable design and environmental responsibility.

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Koch Hazard has been selected to design the new Longfellow Elementary School in Mitchell, South Dakota. The school will be built on the existing site and is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2010.

In response to the growing interest in sustainability, Koch Hazard created a forum on GreenDigs Blog. Join the discussion!

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In conjunction with Earth Day on April 22, Koch Hazard and a group of Sioux Falls business leaders launched the Sioux Falls Green Project, a citywide initiative that will change the way people think and act toward the environment. Targeting both consumers and the business community, the Green Project will seek to educate and inspire Sioux Falls residents to live greener - particularly the areas of recycling, water conservation, energy consumption and development.

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Koch Hazard has been selected as the architect for an addition to Rural Learning Center, headquarters of an organization dedicated to help rural communities achieve viable and vital futures by serving as a catalyst, resource, and guide for rural-based learning. The center will potentially include a 100-200 person conference center, expanded office space, a hotel and a community kitchen. The facility will make use of a wide variety of cutting-edge sustainable technology for energy savings and education, and is on track to be the first LEED certified Platinum building in South Dakota.

Stacey McMahan, principal at Koch Hazard, was featured in a Q&A profile for the Sioux Falls Business Journal on March 19.

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Sullivan Health Science Center, a building located on the campus of Southeast Technical Institute and designed by Koch Hazard, is featured in the March issue of Learning By Design magazine.

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Koch Hazard is designing an addition to the Freeman Elementary School in Freeman, SD. The addition provides classrooms, computer labs, a library, a music room, gymnasium, cafeteria/commons and support areas for preschool through sixth grade students.

South Dakota is officially moving into the green arena with the passage of Senate Bill 188, the 28th state to require a green building certification involving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

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Matt Hansen has joined the team at Koch Hazard as a project manager. Matt has seven years of experience in the architecture industry.

Koch Hazard has been hired by Huron School District in Huron, SD for three high school renovation projects; the auditorium, wrestling room, and locker rooms. Koch Hazard is also currently working on the Huron Public Library and Huron Regional Medical Center.

Former intern T.J. Olson has joined the team at Koch Hazard. T.J. graduated from Iowa State University's architecture program and will work as a project technician.

Koch Hazard co-hosted the monthly Sioux Falls Chamber mixer with Food n' Fermentation on February 12.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on February 7 for Cherapa Place, a new 140,000 square foot office building located on the east bank of the Big Sioux River in downtown Sioux Falls. This six-story building designed by Koch Hazard is expected to be a catalyst for future development along the east bank riverfront.

Stacey McMahan, principal at Koch Hazard Architects, was featured in the February issue of Prairie Business Magazine. The article explains how Stacey and Koch Hazard are leading the 'green' movement within the region.

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Cerro Gordo County Law Enforcement Center, a new 72,000 square foot law enforcement center in Mason City, IA is now complete. Koch Hazard designed the facility to house a 140 inmates, a jail, sheriffs offices, courts, and law enforcement and jail support areas.

Ed Lund has joined the team at Koch Hazard as a project manager. Ed has 30 years of experience in the architecture/construction industry.

The Museum of Visual Materials is a recipient of a Merit award from the American Society of Landscape Architects Great Plains Chapter. Koch Hazard Architects partnered with Landscape Architects, Brian Clark Associates of Sioux Falls.

Courthouse Square, a five-story office and retail building designed by Koch Hazard, was featured in the December issue of PCI Journal, a publication of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute.

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Koch Hazard was awarded the job at South Dakota State University for the Dykhouse Athlete Development Center. The Center will be comprised of varsity athletic training facilities to enhance the athletic program, improve the experience of the student athletes, and recruit students, athletes, and staff who will contribute to the well being of the campus and community.