Urban Active Turfway Wins AGC Build Kentucky Award

EOP Architects, Brett Construction Company, and Global Fitness Holdings were recognized at the annual Associated General Contractor Build Kentucky Awards on February 7. Urban Active Turfway, located in Florence, Kentucky, was given one of three awards for buildings in the $5 - $10 million category. The AGC Build Kentucky Awards honor projects that "stand out due to their excellence in construction, project management, innovative design, conceptual development, and their positive impact on the community." Congratulations to everyone on the project team!

More images of Urban Active Turfway can be seen here.

Eblen Discusses Potential of New BCTC Campus

Check out today's Lexington Herald-Leader. Tom Eblen's column features commentary about the potential of the new BCTC campus to make an enormous impact on Lexington. This campus will be developed on the existing Eastern State Hospital site. EOP Architects and M2D Design Group, along with Perkins+Will, are developing the master plan for the campus. 

"New BCTC campus offers huge potential"

EOP Bus Stop Design Featured in Business Lexington

A Business Lexington article recently featured a rendering of the EOP Bluegrass bus stop. This bus shelter was designed for a proposed location on Newtown Pike as a part of the Art In Motion Bus Stop Competition. The blue steel pipes, which frame the perimeter of the shelter, are a sculptural interpretation of Kentucky bluegrass and doubly serve as the structural support for the metal roof. The signage on the interior of the shelter is meant to be an art piece that can be changed on a regular basis.

"Bottlestop Becomes a Welcome Respite for Community Dialogue on Art"

EOP Congratulates More New LEED APs

Four addtional staff members have attained LEED Accredited Professional status. Fe Myers, Mara Greene, Andrew Moore and Lakshmi Mahareddy have joined the growing ranks of LEED APs on staff, now totaling 14. Congratulations Fe, Mara, Andrew and Lakshmi!

More EOP Staffers Now LEED APs

As evidence of their continuing commitment to sustainability and excellence in design, EOP continues to add to its growing list of LEED Accredited Professionals. Daniel Ware, Callie Perry, Andrew Kesler, Megan Memmer and Chris Phebus have all recently attained LEED AP credentials. EOP now boasts a total of 11 LEED accredited professionals.

Rick Ekhoff, AIA & Brent Bruner, AIA Now LEED APs

 

Not a group to rest on their laurels, Rick Ekhoff and Brent Bruner are now among the growing number of EOP team members that are LEED Accredited Professionals. Both men, who are principals at EOP, take a proactive approach to professional development and the pursuit of EOP’s mission of innovative excellence. Unlike a lot of continuing educational programs, the LEED AP test is not a cake walk. Both Rick and Brent have been recognized for their knowledge of sustainable design practices. Congrats to Brent and Rick!

Congrats to Jace Burris, AIA - Now LEED AP

Congratulations to Jace Burris, AIA for successfully passing the LEED Accredited Professional exam this week. Jace is among the first of many EOP’ers working to demonstrate their knowledge of sustainable design criteria. While there are a few options for quantifying green design, the LEED rating system is widely regarded as the industry standard.

It’s hard to turn on the TV or read the paper without noticing the groundswell of support for green design. That said, very few architects (and firms) have the practical experience necessary to make sustainable design a cost effective choice for developers and owners. EOP has consulted on the design of 11 facilities that are either currently LEED/SpiRit Certified or pursuing certification–plus dozens of projects with green design elements.

Keep up the great work Jace!