Owner Perspective: LaPorte Community School Corporation

“It started with the students, and it ended with the students.” Trouble viewing the video? Click here   Greg Hunt, Chief Financial Officer for LaPorte Community School Corporation (LPCSC), has held this position for seven years and has worked with the school corporation for a total of 20 years. Our team has partnered with LPCSC […]

Schmidt Associates Named One of the Best Places to Work in Indiana 2020

We’re proud to again be named to the list of Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Schmidt Associates has earned a place on the list more than 10 times, making us a Hall of Fame Company. This year, the firm earned the no. 26 spot among medium-sized companies (75 to […]

Q&A Session with John “J.R.” Robertson, Healthcare Studio Lead

Fast Facts About John Robertson Discipline: Architecture Education: University of Kentucky Favorite Movie: Hoosiers       John “J.R.” Robertson comes to Schmidt Associates from Louisville, KY, architecture firm Arrasmith. Our two firms joined forces earlier this year to provide even greater service and expertise to our clients and communities. J.R.’s more than 30 years […]

How One Building Project Can Transform a School District

By Duane Dart and Steve Schaecher  LaPorte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) knew they had aging buildings that were causing gaps in the student experience across their schools. Like many other school corporations, their standard approach had been to fix the buildings in the worst condition one at a time. To get a broader view of […]

How to Choose the Right HVAC System for a K-12 School

Many factors help us determine what mechanical systems are best for a project Owner. The decision depends on their building type and what it will be used for, as well as their financial and operational priorities. For K-12 schools, there are unique considerations we must often take into account when choosing HVAC and other building […]