April 18–24 is National Volunteer Week, and Garmann Miller honors all the individuals who take time out of their day to help others. Our firm’s leadership understands that charity work doesn’t just happen one week a year or on weekends. That’s why, in addition to encouraging the team to give back to their local communities, GM gives each team member …
Addressing K-12 social and emotional learning
3 Qs with Dr. Aaron Kuhn Dr. Aaron Kuhn is a social and emotional learning specialist who provides professional instruction to school districts as part of Garmann Miller’s Educational Visioning team. He recently led an in-depth session at GM’s Minster office that focused on parenting techniques to help kids reach their full potential. After his presentation to dozens of Garmann …
MAXIMIZE ESSER FUNDS
As we look back over the past year, disruption and uncertainty dominated every facet of the educational process. Statewide health and prevention guidance forced school districts to rethink everything from educational delivery methods and teaching platforms to the reallocation of space for in-person learning. Though these unexpected challenges have limited us in our personal interaction, the pandemic also has brought …
Engineers Week: 3 Questions with Eric Baltzell
Engineers Week ’21 is upon us, so we took a few minutes to visit with Garmann Miller electrical engineer and CEO Eric Baltzell, PE. Read below to gain perspective on Eric’s leadership path, the growth and success of the firm, and changes he has experienced in his 20 years at the firm. Q1: You started with Garmann Miller 20 years …
GM OPENS INDIANAPOLIS OFFICE
Garmann Miller, an award-winning design firm with locations in Minster and Columbus, Ohio, recently joined forces with Studio M Architecture & Planning to open a Carmel, Indiana-based office. The firms will offer a range of professional design services from commercial architecture and engineering to interior design and construction administration. Located at 2 West Main Street in Carmel, Indiana, Studio M …
WE BRAND TOGETHER
Evolution and change have always been at the forefront of Garmann Miller’s approach to building an award-winning firm. Twenty-eight years ago, Brad Garmann and Bruce Miller saw an opportunity in the marketplace to do things differently by listening, serving the client and doing what’s right. From a humble two-man operation in Minster, Ohio, to the three-city, multi-service design powerhouse it …
GAME CHANGERS
Our founders, Brad Garmann and Bruce Miller, identified three guiding principles when they came together to establish our firm in 1993: 1) Create quality design, 2) provide exceptional service and 3) always do what’s right. These core values still remain, as we continue our commitment to doing what’s right. One unique way we do this is through our GAME Changers …
TRENDING UPWARD
The upward trend continues for Garmann Miller, as the professional design firm recently climbed two spots on the national top 100 list for architecture, engineering and construction companies that serve the K-12 education market. GM came in at No. 44 on Building Design+Construction magazine’s 2020 Giants 400 Report, up from No. 46 in 2019 and No. 64 in 2018. Nearly …
MISTLETOES
The holidays are full of so many wonderful things. From the bright lights twinkling to festive décor decking the halls, the Christmas season is truly a special time to reflect on our blessings. At Garmann/Miller, we believe that it’s better to give than to receive. Enhancing lives is a priority to us, and we find many ways to give back …
ventilation is key
Ventilation has always been important in all buildings, especially in schools. There are several studies linking proper ventilation to better awareness, attentiveness, and student performance. As the pandemic continues, ventilation remains an important topic as we enter winter in the Midwest. So, what is it? Ventilation is the process of supply or removing air from a space to control contaminant …