INSIGHT's Newsletter
(Summer 2009)

Welcome to INSIGHT Architect's first newsletter. We are excited to share with you our team's successes and some of the projects on our boards.

Award. On May 20th, Russ Phillips, one of INSIGHT's principals, accepted the 2009 Boise Building Excellence Award for the Best Accessibility Upgrade from the City of Boise at the May meeting of the Boise Chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). INSIGHT received this award for renovations completed to the south side of the historic St. John's Cathedral in Boise, ID.

One of the centennial site improvement projects for St. John's Cathedral focused on improving accessibility to the lower level of the Cathedral and eliminating poor drainage in the area. ADA ramps were designed to accommodate the movement of a casket into and out of the day chapel for small funerals, and soil and plant materials were pulled away from the building's exterior walls and replaced with arid plant materials to reduce water usage. Much of the existing sandstone, which was originally quarried from the local Table Rock area by prisoners housed at the Old Penitentiary, was reused in the design.

Design Time

Nampa Readiness Center Remodel

Major renovations to the Readiness Center include a new roof, mechanical, electrical and data cabling upgrades, interior wall alterations, exterior site lighting, new energy efficient windows, a radiant heating system, ADA improvements, and an updated kitchen. Site improvements include arid landscaping and anti-terrorism force protection requirements.

Idaho Pulmonary Associates

This 21,700 square foot new facility houses clinic areas, medical offices, and a sleep lab. It is a "green" building, and will be in the green guide for Health Care pilot program. Construction is complete, and we are currently in the process of attaining LEED certification.

Idaho State Veterans Administration Building

INSIGHT is designing a new 5,000 square foot administration office building sited on the Idaho Veterans Campus in Boise. Sustainable design elements are incorporated throughout the structure including; geothermal heating, natural ventilation, daylighting, eco-friendly materials, retention of mature landscaping, and finishes that promote healthy indoor air quality.

Dr. Kramer's Medical Facility

Currently being designed is a single story medical office building, with approximately 3,400 square feet. It will be located in Meridian, ID.

Stevens Henager Tenant Improvement

This 7,544 square foot tenant improvement is being designed to house classrooms and exam areas for Stevens Henagar's nursing program. The project is currently in the design phase.

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