• Our Knowledge

    The knowledge we bring to each design challenge is rooted in formal education and honed through years of experience. It is our currency, and therefore, a strategic expectation of our staff is to become a voice of their respective industry. As such, experts are categorized as either experts in a particular building type (market experts), or practice experts.

    Practice experts are designers that work on a broad array of project types and have dedicated themselves to innovating the best practices in project delivery and the building systems of the construction industry. Market experts have dedicated themselves to innovating a particular building type and focus their research on the business of our clients, and the needs of their end customers.

    These article and presentations are the result of our findings and are shared here to engender conversation about the most important challenges in our economy, our communities, and our lives.

  • Weaver and Lonnemann Present at International ARCHIBUS Conference

    Lindsey Weaver

    Lindsey Weaver of GBBN Architects and Jennifer Lonnemann of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center presented at the International ARCHIBUS Conference in San Francisco. The two shared how Cincinnati Children's has moved from a manual, paper-based system of tracking employee moves in conjunction with space renovations and new projects to an automated system that has streamlined the process within the Design, Construction and Space Planning department.

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  • Using Evidence-Based Design to Advance the Healthcare Narrative

    Angela Mazzi

    Featured in Healthcare Design Magazine, Angela Mazzi and Erin Schmidt describe how evidence-based design can impact the healthcare environment.

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  • Birk and Schechter Present: Linking Facilities Data with BIM Model

    Matthew Birk

    Matt Birk and Andrew Schechter presented Linking Facilities Data with BIM Models at the Annual IFMA Conference.

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  • Harrell and Humlong Present at HCD12 on UK POE

    Jim Harrell

    Harrell, Humlong, Guinther and White share how the Post Occupancy Evaluation is assessing how well the ED unit is coping with this patient volume, how well the design matches users' needs, and how users' have adapted their work patterns in unforeseen ways. The study will then identify ways to improve design to create better buildings in the future and illustrate how the environmental quality of spaces impacts care delivery.

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  • Jim Harrell and Angela Mazzi published in Academy of Architecture for Health Journal

    Jim Harrell

    James Harrell, FAIA, FACHA, LEEP AP and Angela Mazzi, AIA, ACHA, EDAC were published in an article on the Evolution of Emergency Departments (ED) in the 2012 Academy Journal l AIA Academy of Architecture for Health.

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  • Well Designed Space Supports Non Profit Mission

    Steve Kenat

    Steve Kenat and Brooke Behnfeldt share why a well designed work environment is often a key resource in recruitment, retention and productivity in the corporate community. This phenomenon is no less present and critical in the not-for-profit world. GBBN has had the opportunity to work with many not-for-profit organizations, designing buildings and work environments that don’t just support their functional needs, but serve to expand and promote their Mission and their Brand – both internally and externally.

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  • Schottelkotte and Otis featured in Design Intelligence

    Matthew Schottelkotte

    GBBN's CEO Matthew Schottelkotte, AIA and President Greg Otis, AIA wrote the article "A China Story, a Toolbox for taking your firm international" that was featured in the October issue of Design Intelligence. The article emphasizes key steps to consider before taking your firm overseas.

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  • Schottelkotte and Zhu featured in Residential Architecture Magazine

    Matthew Schottelkotte

    Matthew Schottelkotte, AIA and Jervy Zhu, AIA were featured in Resiential Architecture. The two shared the opportunities and challenges of working in the China market.

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  • Harrell presents at AIA Ohio 2012 Convention

    Jim Harrell

    Harrell was invited to present on daylighting in Healthcare at the 2012 AIA Ohio Convention in Cleveland.

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  • Kinney Presents at AIA Ohio

    Marcie Kinney

    Kinney presented at AIA Ohio Conference in Cleveland this year. To view her presentation follow the link below.

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  • Matthew Birk Presents at Barnes Dennig Construction Roundtable

    Matthew Birk

    Matthew Birk, GBBN's Chief Information Officer, presented at the Barnes Denig Contractors Roundtable Seminar. His presentation focused on how companies can utilize Building Information Modeling and Integrated Project Delivery to save time and money.

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  • David Duff Presents at 13th China Hospital Construction Forum

    David Duff

    Senior Healthcare Planner David Duff presented at the 13th China Hospital Construction Forum - Hospital Build China 2012. China has become the worlds largest consumer of energy and is constructing the equivalent of the entire building stock of Japan, annually. This year's conference focused on Sustainability for Healthcare and Integrating Evidence based Design. David presented "The Case for Functional Layout of a Green Hospital".

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  • World Trade Day 2012 - Success Factors for Business in China

    Greg Otis

    Miami Valley International Trade Association hosted World Trade Day 2012 in May. The Seminar included a series of informative presentations providing insight on today's hot export markets and some of the challenges associated with international business. GBBN President Greg Otis, AIA was one of the panelists representing Southwest Ohio Companies and shared lessons learned in the pursuit of international business, specifically as they relate to business between the US and China.

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  • Design Process for Healthcare Architecture

    Jim Harrell

    Jim Harrell, FAIA, FACHA conducted a lecture on the Design Process for Healthcare Architecture at Kansas University earlier this month. The lecture focused on issues of defining constraints and opportunities that drive the design, i.e. zoning, site configuration, topography, climate and existing conditions in remodeling projects. Jim further discussed the idea of passages or the connecting spaces to all of the program elements and how important that concept is in determining a successful design.

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  • Success Factors for Business in China

    Greg Otis

    GBBN Architects President Greg Otis, AIA presented Success Factors for Business in China at the US Commerce Service 6th Annual Southern Ohio District Export Council Hot Market Watch Conference. The event was attended by 300 leaders of manufacturing, product development, research, and service companies in Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana.

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  • Managing Business in China Over the Next Five Years

    Matthew Schottelkotte

    Matthew Schottelkotte's presentation during a webinar held at Frost Brown Todd that involves dissecting the Five-Year plan of China and what it means to U.S. businesses.

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  • High Stakes Process Management

    Tom Gormley

    GBBN's lead project managers invite clients from around the globe to share the key ingredients to successfully managing large, high risk projects as part of GBBN's 2012 Healthcare Design Forum. Real examples are shared from the University of Kentucky and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

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  • Global Thinking l Local Impact

    Dan Shapiro

    GBBN medical planners and designers invite clients from around the globe to share practical examples of how global design principles have impacted local projects as part of GBBN's 2012 Healthcare Design Forum. The presentation includes examples related to landmark presence, public spaces, natural light integration, and building orientation.

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  • Enhancing the Patient Experience: Design Drivers for Urban Hospital Ambulatory Care

    Jim Harrell

    Jim Harrell, GBBN's senior healthcare planner and designer and Tim Gramann, COO of Group Health Associates present their views on ambulatory care in the urban environment at the Health Care Design 11 Conference in Nashville.

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  • Using Tax Credits To Help Fund Facilities Needs of Non-Profit Organizations

    Steve Kenat

    Steve Kenat, Dale McGirr, and John Michel share their knowledge on how non-profit organizations can expand, renovate, or replace their facilities through a variety of federal and state tax credit programs.

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  • Design for Staffing Optimization

    Jim Harrell

    This presentation illustrates the "Ribbon" design for the Emergency Department using the ED at UPMC Mercy as a case study. The "Ribbon" or continuous, closed loop layout of exam rooms can keep operating costs in line. It permits a minimal staff to effectively manage a few more patients for a short period or until additional staff needed.

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  • Getting Your Hospital to Go Green

    David Duff

    Getting your hospital to "Go Green" does not start with a Sustainability Rating Systems, it's about the attitude your organization has in defining a systematic change to how you approach projects. In regard to Sustainability, it's a matter of asking three questions: Who are you? What are you? and Where do you want to go?

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  • BIM, BAM, BOOM

    Jack Randall

    There are many challenges facing today’s Facility Manager. They are constantly being requested to consider and utilize new technologies to manage their facilities. This presentation illustrates how BIM (Building Information Model) + BAM (Building Assembly Model) + BOOM (Building Operation Optimization Model) can help.

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  • Designing for Life in China

    Jervy Zhu

    GBBN hosted the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce and shared their story of “Designing for Life in China” which has been a 9 year journey that commenced with a large scale urban residential development and has expanded into the robust healthcare market. Co-presenters included: Robert Gramann, FAIA and Alan Warner, AIA

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  • Campus Heritage Planning - Understanding the Economics

    Ronald Kull

    Article for the Society of College and University Planning (SCUP) Journal, Planning in Higher Education. Dale and Ron address the economic and financial issues surrounding campus preservation projects that tend to prevent approval of such projects, even when they have great strategic importance.

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  • Green School Design

    Andrew Plogsted

    GBBN was invited to present with Cincinnati Public Schools to City Council's Quality of Life Committee. The presentation covered CPS's leadership in green school design, district sustainability initiatives, highlights of selected schools, green partnerships, and the House Bill 264 energy reduction program.

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  • The Business Case for Sustainability

    Steve Kenat

    GBBN was invited to present a program on the Business Case for Sustainability to the 2011 Annual Meeting for Prudential Commercial Real Estate Group. Included were case studies of two of GBBN's recent LEED Commercial Interiors projects, models for Return on Investment for green building across markets, and incentives available to Owners, Tenants and Brokers that facilitate green practices.

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  • Academic Impressions P3 2011

    Dale McGirr

    Learn how to address key policy & communication issues before a project begins. Topics include: Public / Private partnerships, pitfalls that block progress and strategic drivers for active campus edge development.

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  • Design Forum - China Healthcare

    Dan Shapiro

    The GBBN Healthcare Team invited clients from around the globe to discuss the latest trends in healthcare. This presentation represents trends in healthcare in China.

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  • Design Forum - Evidence Based Design

    Jim Harrell

    The GBBN Healthcare Team invited clients from around the globe to discuss the latest trends in healthcare. This presentation represents trends in Evidence Based Design.

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  • Design Forum - Trends in Technology

    John Blignaut

    The GBBN Healthcare Team invited clients from around the globe to discuss the latest trends in healthcare. This presentation represents trends in Technology in the healthcare environment.

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  • Design Forum - Trends & Tools

    John Blignaut

    The GBBN Healthcare Team invited clients from around the globe to discuss the latest trends in healthcare. This presentation covers the latest tools in the healthcare environment.

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  • Design Forum - Patient Safety

    Jim Harrell

    The GBBN Healthcare Team invited clients from around the globe to discuss the latest trends in healthcare. This presentation represents trends in Patient Safety.

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  • What happened to the Nurses’ Station? The case for the Interdisciplinary Team Center.

    Jim Harrell

    In today’s healthcare environment, the idea of the hospital-based Nurses’ Station is undergoing a major transformation. The notions that once defined the configuration of the Nurses’ Station have been altered by the transition to an electronic medical record and research on the environment of the patient care unit as it affects patients and staff.

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  • In and Out of the Emergency Room: Streamlined Design of Patient Flow

    Jim Harrell

    The Emergency Department has become the “Front Door” to the hospital. Many institutions report that fifty percent of more of their admissions come through the ED. Yet in many hospitals the flow to and through the Emergency Department is fraught with bottlenecks, confusing and conflicting messages regarding circulation to and within the ED. How can good design help patient flow?

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  • What Happened to the Nurses' Station?

    Jim Harrell

    What happened to the Nurses' station? The Case for Interdisciplinary Team Center. This presentation was shared at the Healthcare Design Conference.

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  • Green Roof Symposium

    David Humlong

    Learn more about the rooftop garden at the University of Kentucky Patient Care Facility. This was presented at the LFUCG Green Roof Symposium.

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  • Green Convene Presentation

    Jason Groneck

    Advancing Sustainability from Local to Global. Learn more about the importance of working from a client's vision, mission and culture;

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  • Green School Buildings

    Andrew Plogsted

    Green Schools overview and description of the Cincinnati Public Schools green transition. Also includes information on Sustainable Design Initiatives including: Indoor Air Quality Program, Storm Water management, and Urban T

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  • Healing Environments in China

    Jim Harrell

    Healing Environments in China: Lessons Learned from Contemporary Chinese Design

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  • North Central SCUP 2010 - Campus Planning Leadership: Creating Community Value

    Dale McGirr

    Learn about the history and strategic forces of off campus neighborhoods and the institutional strategic drivers for community development.

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  • Achieve IPD - An Owner's Symposium

    Matthew Birk

    How IPD and BIM Benefits Owners, Developers and Other Stakeholders

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  • AIA Best Practices - Ten Principles of Community Partnering

    Ronald Kull

    The authors developed 10 principles of community partnering from their experience in creating partnerships and completing projects at the University of Cincinnati, where they worked together for 15 years

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