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May 2008 Newsletter

In This Issue
Small Projects Count
Reddy Joins Garmann/Miller
Green Lifestyle Strategies
Quick Links

Does Project Size Matter?

Project size doesn't matter at Garmann/Miller Architects-Engineers.  Our design team gives equal attention to detail and design on projects of large and small size.  Some of our recent projects that are under 500 sq. ft. include:

  • Ft. Recovery Dugouts
  • Waynesfield-Goshen Bus Garage
  • Village of Versailles Poolhouse
  • Bath Local Schools Bus Garage Addition
  • St. Henry Dugout Addition
  • Apollo Career Center Culinary Kitchen Addition
  • Coldwater Park Shelter House
  • Four Seasons Park Concessions and Restrooms
 

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Restrooms/Concessions at Four Seasons Park in Minster

  

 
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Directions:  Garmann/Mi ller Architects-Engineers is located just 15 minutes off I-75.  Take r oute 119 west to the first stop light in Minster, go straight, first street to your left...you are there.
Garmann/Miller Adds to Staff 
Architecture is the triumph of human imagination over material s, methods, and men, to put man into possession of his own earth.
 
- Frank Lloyd Wright, 1930

Casey ReddyReddy Joins Garmann/Miller Team
Casey Reddy has recently joined the firm of Garmann/Miller Architects-Engineers in Minster as a Mec hanical Engineer.  Casey is originally from Chagrin Falls, Ohio just e ast of Cleveland.  He recently received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Mathematics and Economics from&nb sp;The Ohio State University in 2008.  Casey also recently became a me mber of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). 
 
Casey joins a staff of 25 employees, which includes landscape architects, designers, planners, archi tects, engineers, and technical personnel servicing public and private clie nts throughout Midwest Ohio.

GREEN LIFESTYLE STRATEGIES

The following are strategies whic h you can implement to lessen your own personal impact or that of your exis ting home on the environment.

  1. Use biodegradable and environmentally friendly cleaning produc ts.
  2. Dispose of used batteries, flo urescent lamps, unwanted chemicals and paints at approved waste collection facilities.
  3. Compost vegetable wast e, paper towels, tissues, non-animal-based food waste, and houseplant and y ard waste.
  4. Buy products in bulk ra ther than single-serving packaging
  5. When possible, buy products in biodegradable or recyclable containers/pack ages.
  6. Ask for paper bags at grocer y and retail stores, reuse old bags or take reusable bags with you when sho pping.
  7. Avoid using disposable cups , glasses, plates, bowls or eating utensils.
  8. Reduce consumption in the kitchen by washing, sanitizing and reu sing plastic storage bags, aluminum foil and containers when possible.
  9. Drink tap water directly or install a water filtration or reverse osmosis treatment system.
  10. Minimize the use of indoor cooking appliances such as o vens during warmer seasons.
  11. Instal l thermal insulating window treatments.
  12. Turn off unnecessary indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures.
  13. Install lighting timers or occupancy sensors to reduce unnecessary lighting.
  14. T urn off power supplies to electronic equipment when not in use (e.g., telev isions, computers, DVD players, etc.)
  15. Use environmentally friendly packaging materials
  16. Carpool to work.
  17. Plan shopping and business trips to minimize mileage.
  18. Use public transportation when possible.
  19. Walk instead of driving when practical.

    SOURCE: Building Safety Journal