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General Qualifications Overview Architectural Professional Services We believe great design lifts spirits and opens minds, connects people and communities, embraces and protects the environment. Smart is Beautiful We know great design is about more than how people use the spaces we create — it’s how they feel inside of them. “Beauty is a byproduct of solving problems correctly,” EHDD Measuring occupant satisfaction is a cornerstone of our founder Joe Esherick once said. That principle guides us to this process. Every project is an opportunity to advance the day. We are problem solvers attracted by programmatic and health and wellness of its occupants, building on lessons technical complexity. Our designs are enduring expressions of learned. We’re all about a higher order of thinking — our clients’ unique values. exploring all the ways and places where people interact with design. Design is Sensory Our focus is always on finding new features to inspire and Our architecture sets the stage for lives well lived. We create enlighten people aesthetically, socially, and intellectually. spaces people love — comfortable, healthy, and surprising We integrate health and wellness strategies into every environments that delight the senses and inspire people to live, project. Fresh air, natural daylight, thermal comfort, work, and learn in more productive and meaningful ways. acoustic performance and non-toxic materials interact synergistically in the built product and lead to the highest Innovation is a State of Mind user satisfaction scores in the industry. Sustainability has been at the heart of our work since 1946. For us, design is a vehicle for environmental stewardship, We specialize in complex building types with intricate incorporating current technologies to reduce carbon emissions technical requirements, mixed use programs, and diverse and ultimately reverse climate change. stakeholder groups. We’ll help you navigate all aspects of a project, from fundraising and community engagement to post occupancy assessment. We bring a deep understanding of our clients' unique requirements, from urban development to contemporary office buildings. Our education projects feature cutting-edge science and research facilities, libraries of the future, and student housing. Our portfolio of Corporate/Commercial, Workplace, Museum, and Science Centers create engaging visitor experiences while incorporating healthy and sustainable environments for animals and the people who work there. “One thing EHDD is really good at is ‘getting’ the client. They don’t come with a specific agenda or solution but instead they work really hard to solve the client’s particular problem and find the right aesthetic direction. They are incredibly conscientious and great to work with.” - John Clawson, Equity Community Builders Leadership Duncan Ballash Jennifer Devlin-Herbert Scott Shell Brad Jacobson AIA LEED® APBD+C FAIA LEED® APBD+C FAIA LEED® APBD+C CPCH® AIA LEED® APBD+C President and Principal Principal Principal Principal Rebecca Sharkey Quyen Luong Lynne Riesselman ® BD+C AIA LEED AP AIA AIA LEED® APBD+C Principal Associate Principal Associate Principal Denise de Ville George Powell John Christiansen Vice President, Business Associate AIA Vice President, Construction Development & Marketing Vice President, Operations EHDD was founded in 1946 in San Francisco – a city known for embracing ideas about the future. This ethos has informed our work since the beginning, resulting in forward thinking design that lasts for generations. A visionary and maverick, Joseph Esherick challenged convention and pushed our sense of what’s possible. He imagined better buildings — and a lighter impact on the earth — like few others at the time. His passion was to make his client’s lives enjoyable, with style, abundant light, and materials designed to last for generations. Collaborate We listen intently and start every project eager to learn. Conversations with clients give us invaluable perspective about who they are, what they need, and how they envision their future. We know that creating successful, high-performing solutions is a collaborative effort. That’s why clients are engaged throughout the process — empowered with information and insights to make fully informed decisions. AIA Research & Discover Firm of the Year We explore the site context and delve into data. We seek 1986 insight everywhere, from quiet inquiry to energetic community outreach. Each part of our investigative phase adds layers of knowledge Design, Test & Iterate We ponder, sketch, critique and deliberate. We begin with early design concepts, then move into more detailed renderings to Document & Build Architecture Magazine We produce high-quality documents to meet the fast- Top 50 Firms paced, tight budget and competitive bid environments of 2019 the contemporary construction industry. We have a quality assurance program that tracks project performance and ensures consistency of our documents to maintain the high standards we’ve set for ourselves. Market Sectors Aquariums & Zoos Museums & Science Centers K-12 Higher Education Corporate & Commercial Civic & Government “From concept to final punch list, the project was successful at every level. EHDD performed with exceptional attention to detail. We would without hesitation use EHDD again and again. They are an architect worthy of your every consideration.” – Tony Budrovich, Senior VP of Operations, California Science Center Project Types Student Housing Mixed-Use Residential Recreation Libraries Science & Research Workplace We’ve been a national leader in three LEED® Silver projects. EHDD Design for Climate sustainable design since our founding has also designed both the first and more than 70 years ago – it’s our passion the largest Net Zero Energy Certified and mission. We pioneered the Net projects — The David and Lucile Zero Energy concept over 15 years ago Packard Foundation office building and in response to climate change. Today IDeAs Z2 Design Office in San Jose, we are leading the industry toward a California. The Exploratorium at Pier 15 carbon-neutral future. is the largest Net Zero Energy museum in the United States. EHDD has also Our portfolio is outpacing the AIA 2030 won six AIA National Committee on the Challenge, seeking a fully carbon- Environment “Top Ten Green Projects” neutral built environment by 2030 with awards and is currently ranked 4th by Net Zero Energy, Passive House, Livable AIA COTE. Building, and LEED® certified projects. With the teamwork of our clients and partners, we firmly believe we will get The New Buildings Institute 2018 survey there, together. finds EHDD as the architecture firm with the most Zero Energy buildings. EHDD’s leadership in sustainable design View the full survey here is exemplified by our 15 LEED® Platinum projects, 17 LEED® Gold projects, and 15 17 3 11 6 5 Livable Buildings LEED® LEED® LEED® Net Zero Committee on the Certified& Emerging Environment UC Berkeley Platinum Gold Silver Projects AIA Awards Center for the Built Environment AIA 2030 Commitment Performance 50% 60% 40% AIA 2030 Commitment A EHDD P IA erf C EHDD’s performance as measured or h m a 70% by 2015 an ll for AIA 2030 Challenge is four years c e 30% e n ahead of schedule. e g nc e a G rm 2018 o o f a r l o 2018 s f r e P y r t 80% by 2020 s 20% u d n I 10% 90% by 2025 0% % Better Than Average Existing Building 100% by 2030 ® LEED & NET ZERO Certied Targeting PROJECTSS LEED SILVER LEED GOLD LEED PLATINUM SILVER GOLD PLATINUM NET ZERO* Mills College, Betty Irene Moore Natural Sciences Building UCD, Tercero Student Housing Phase 3 UCM, Student Housing 4: The Summitts UCM, Yabloko -Wallace Dining Hall Expansion Pomona College, Millikan Lab & Andrew Science Hall UCB, Clark Kerr Campus Renewal, Phase 1 + 2 UCM, Science + Engineering Building 1 UCSC, Biomedical Sciences Facility UCSB, Ocean Sciences Education Building Higher Ed City College of San Francisco Chinatown/North Beach Campus UCB, Mott Library Renovation UCSC, Coastal Biology Building UCSC, Active Learning Classroom UCSF, Clinical Sciences Building UCD, Teaching and Learning Complex CSU MB, Tanimura + Antle Family Memorial Library Valparaiso U, College of Arts & Sciences MAP Royalty Oce Renovation The David & Lucile Packard Foundation IDeAs Z2 Design Oce Boulder Commons Commercial Corporate / Corporate Porter Drive Oce Building Marin Country Day School, Step 2 Chartwell School Marin Academy Science & Innovation Building K-12 Lick-Wilmerding Campus Renovation Mark Day School Marin Country Day School, Step 1 The Audubon Center at Debs Park Lands End Lookout San Mateo Public Library Civic / South Lake Tahoe Civic Waterfront Park Government Yreka Courthouse Aquarium of the Pacic, Watershed Exhibit Exploratorium at Pier 15 Berkeley Art Museum / Pacic Film Archive San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Museums & Museums Expansion Science Centers Science 3 17 15 11 *Net Zero energy certication is through the International Living Future Institute. This chart shows emerging and veried NZE projects. Pier 1 The Embarcadero Bay 2 San Francisco, CA 94111 ehdd.com Contact: Denise de Ville 415 285 9193 [email protected].