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Heart Institute of Northwest Ohio Under Construction
The Heart Institute of Northwest Ohio - a professional medical practice located at 951 Commerce Pkwy, Lima, Ohio is under construction. Ground breaking for the 50,000 sf multi-specialty medical facility began in November 2007. After the two hospitals in Lima, the Heart Institute will be the largest private medical facility in the area. The building will house approximately 25 physicians in multi-medical specialties including suites for family practice, internal medicine, cardiology, and vascular medicine. Stress tests, ECHO exams, nuclear studies, and a Vein Center will be located on site. In addition, Lima Memorial Hospital will locate a laboratory on the second floor for the convenience of the patients.
H.A. Dorsten; the general contractor for this project is currently constructing the canopy structure at the main entrance of the facility. The building has steel bearing construction with metal stud interior walls. A banding of gold brick and limestone against red brick will enhance the exterior facade, an insulated finish system (EIFS) will be used on the upper portion of the exterior wall. The project completion date is estimated for March 2009. |
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Garmann/Miller Architects-Engineers
38 S. Lincoln Dr., Minster, Ohio 45865
Ph: (419) 628-4240
Fx: (419) 628-4299
Directions: Garmann/Miller Architects-Engineers is located just 15 minutes off I-75. Take route 119 west to the first stop light in Minster, go straight, first street to your left...you are there. | |
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| Garmann/Miller Adds to Staff |
July...a time to celebrate our rich history and be grateful for this amazing country that allows us the freedom to follow our dreams. |
Cally Breese joins Garmann/Miller
Cally Breese, a 2001 graduate of Lincolnview High School, has recently joined the firm of Garmann/Miller Architects-Engineers in Minster. She earned her B.S. in Architecture at The Ohio State University in 2005 and Master of Architecture with a Historic Preservation Concentration at Ball State University in 2008. Breese has also earned the designation of LEED Accredited Professional through the U.S. Green Building Council. This is a standard for professionals involved in environmentally responsible design and construction of commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential buildings.
Breese joins a growing staff of 26 employees including architects, landscape architects, interior designers, engineers, and drafting technicians. Cally is currently enrolled in NCARB's Intern Development Program and is working toward attaining her architectural licensure.
Breese is the daughter of Roy & Jana Ringwald and currently resides in rural Venedocia with her husband Andy. |
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What is a Green Roof?
In simple terms, a Green roof is a cover of vegetation that is planted on top of a modified roof system or installed in modular units directly on top of an existing roof. Some modifications to the existing roof may include the installation of a drainage layer, a waterproofing membrane, and a filter cloth. Some of these components are not necessary with a modular Green roof system. Also, structural reinforcement may be required to accommodate the additional weight of the Green roof. Both systems utilize an engineered lightweight soil medium for the vegetation.
The depth of an extensive Green roof typically ranges from 2.5 to 6 inches or more. They can be installed on flat roofs or on roofs pitched up to 45 degrees. Extensive Green roofs should contain low maintenance plants, such as succulents and sedums that are drought tolerant. However, the actual vegetation can vary depending on geography and climate conditions.
Courtesy: American School & Hospital Facility
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