What We Do
What We Do
Practice Areas
GH2 has a long history of designing high-profile projects around the world. Our roots in our communities run deep through our strong relationships with clients, projects, and people. Our true passion is making our own backyard a better place for our current and future neighbors. We work in nearly every practice area and offer specialized design services in hospitality, equestrian, and historic preservation architecture.
Arenas and Event Centers
Arenas and Event CentersCivic and Government
Civic and GovernmentCommercial
CommercialCommunity and Non-Profit
Community and Non-ProfitEducation
EducationEquine
EquineFinancial Institutions
Financial InstitutionsHealthcare
HealthcareHistoric Preservation
Historic PreservationHospitality
HospitalityIndustrial and Warehouse
Industrial and WarehouseInterior Design
Interior DesignLandscape Architecture
Landscape ArchitectureMaster Planning
Master PlanningOffice and Workplace
Office and WorkplaceOn-Call and IDIQ
On-Call and IDIQSmall Animal
Small AnimalWorship
WorshipServices
We provide all design services in-house to create solutions tailored to meet the needs of your project.
Architecture
Our architecture services start with our clients’ direct involvement through programming and design work-sessions. This approach encourages valuable input to determine spatial adjacencies and ensures we are addressing their needs.
Interior Design
We provide comprehensive interior design services for creative, sophisticated and inspiring interior solutions while maintaining the health, safety and welfare of the user. We offer a full range of services and each interior concept is developed to meet the specific needs.
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Our landscape team excels at designing adaptable outdoor spaces that serve our client’s current and long-term needs. Thoughtfully planned landscapes can enhance the environments in which we live.
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Our team of graphic and interior designers creates custom solutions for wayfinding and signage that reinforce a client’s brand or mission while at the same time defining spaces that excite and inspire.
Bond Issue Planning
Knowing about a school district’s projects and details on how community tax dollars will be utilized is a key factor in educating the general public about bond issues on a ballot. In addition to assisting school districts.
Due Diligence
Our team members bring their expertise in the built environment or site assessment when investigating properties or land for risks and opportunities.
Existing Facility Renovations
We have a full-service design team to help clients reimagine existing facilities into spaces that meet their needs. Our architects, interior designers and landscape architects have decades of specialized experience needed .
Feasibility Studies
Whether an existing structure or undeveloped land, our team can conduct an initial study to determine if the conditions met our clients’ needs.
Cost Estimating
For us, cost control starts on a project’s first day. We realize design decisions we make have a significant impact on the resources our clients have available for their projects, and this is a responsibility we take seriously.
Building Information Modeling
We utilize AutoCAD Revit’s latest versions of BIM software in our project delivery cycle. BIM also allows for digital conflict checking and coordination of our construction documents.
Accessibility Review
We have in-house ADA specialists who help clients update existing structures with accessibility design and code compliance services.
3D Scanning and Drone Services
We can perform on-site digital scans of existing facilities and spaces. This technology allows us to take measurements of both large and small spaces, as well as difficult to access areas such as attic and ceiling spaces. We also have in-house drone survey capability and infrared thermography.
Sustainable Design
We have been committed to sustainable, energy-efficient design strategies since our firm’s founding in 1973. We utilize energy-efficient systems and strategies such as natural ventilation, proper solar orientation, natural lighting and greywater systems in our projects.
Renderings and Animations
We have the in-house capability to develop three-dimensional presentation graphics, renderings, animations and virtual reality models with headsets to clearly communicate the design to our clients and their constituent groups.
Historic Preservation Services
GH2 Preservation Architects, a specialty practice of GH2, is dedicated to the preservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive re-use of existing structures.
Learn MoreBuilding Envelope Analysis
We are members of the Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI), an industry organization dedicated to providing resources and overall knowledge related to successful building envelope construction, maintenance and restoration.
Disaster/Storm Damage Assessments
We understand that a fast evaluation and determination of the next steps is crucial in an emergency situation. We focus first on life safety and any potential for further damage to infrastructure and property then establish contact points to quickly document on-site.
FEMA Refuge Evaluation and Safe Room Design
We have worked with numerous clients to design storm shelters tailored to meet their specific needs. Many GH2ers have completed FEMA Refuge Evaluation and Safe Room Design courses.
Our Approach
Our professionals work to design projects that respond directly to our clients’ needs and budget requirements. In every project we undertake, three principles drive every decision:
Design. Service. Solutions.
Design. We are committed to delivering excellent design to every client on every project.
Service. We place client relationships first.
Solutions. Our design solutions do not follow a particular style or pattern; they respond directly to the needs and budgets of our clients. We firmly believe that design excellence and cost control go hand in hand.