Tag Archive for: Craig Flandermeyer

Unveiling the Green Marvel: West Perry Library’s Sustainable Journey

Nestled on the west side of Perry Township in Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Public Library West Perry Branch stands at the intersection of community engagement, sustainable design, and innovative construction practices. On August 31, members of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Indiana Chapter had the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of this remarkable […]

Cultivating Growth and Friendship: Schmidt Associates and the Felege Hiywot Center

In the bustling city of Indianapolis, a hidden gem has been nurturing and empowering neighborhood youth for decades. The Felege Hiywot Center is an amazing organization, led by visionary Founder and Executive Director Aster Bekele, who has been making great strides in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood. Deeply invested in community development and servant leadership, Bekele immigrated […]

Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion: Where Architectural Ingenuity Meets Sustainability and Resurgence

It’s an architectural marvel, and one we’re thrilled to explore. Brace yourselves for a tale of architectural brilliance, sustainable ingenuity, and historic preservation as we go inside the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. A Hub for Livestock and Consumer Events The Fall Creek Pavilion is a vast 196,000-sf building […]

Sustaining Nature With Green Rooftop Gardens: How Schmidt Associates is Contributing to Innovative Urban Landscapes

Green spaces are a precious commodity in the concrete jungles of our modern cities. As urbanization continues to rise, finding innovative solutions to combat the loss of nature becomes imperative. Rooftop gardens, also known as green roofs, have emerged as a revolutionary concept that merges urban development with the wonders of nature. These elevated oases […]

Schmidt Associates, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Develop Plan to Creatively Reconfigure a Historic Campus

As the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth planned for the future of their Nazareth, Ky., Motherhouse campus, they recognized that less space would be needed for housing for the sisters and administrative offices. Seeking to discern the future of the more than 300-acre, 250,000-sf campus, the Sisters developed the Five Pillars vision for Nazareth consisting […]

An Acquired Taste: Schmidt Associates Break Ice Over Bourbon

When she made chocolate-bourbon-bacon cupcakes with her husband’s Elijah Craig Small Batch, Marketing Communications Strategist Beth Headrick had no idea she was committing a sin. “He shook his head, looked at me, screamed, and then asked how much I used,” Headrick recalled. “When I calmly said a half cup and smiled, I could see he […]

How to Maximize Outdoor Space for a Healthier Work Environment

Turning an outdoor space into a functional work area has been a trend in the corporate world for years. The mental and physical benefits of giving employees access to natural daylight, fresh air, and a change of scenery have been well documented. As a global pandemic turned the working world on its head, outdoor office […]

6 Ways to Reuse and Recycle in Your Workplace

At Schmidt Associates, sustainability is something we strive for in each architecture and engineering project we do. We work with clients to implement designs that are energy efficient, use renewable energy sources, gain LEED certification if desired, or even reuse existing structures and materials when possible. This focus on sustainability is, in part, why we […]

LEED Certification 101

 Better buildings! It’s the goal of the LEED Certification rating system. As such, each new version raises the bar; challenging owners, designers, building managers, manufacturers, and contractors to continually improve. One example of a higher standard is LEED version 4. Referencing ASHRAE 90.1-2010, it is an energy code more stringent than Indiana’s current energy code. High […]

Why Should I Use Native Plants?

Schmidt Associates predominantly utilizes native plants in our landscape designs. A simple definition of native is a species that originated in a geographic region without human involvement. These plants are best adapted for Indiana climate variations and the local pests.  Drought and disease resistance are great attributes of native species, but as evidenced by the […]