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DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TOOLS ENHANCE SAFETY By: Dean Manasses, AIA, LEED AP BD+C | June 1, 2020 Contributors: Josh Czerniak and Troy Kerr Contact Dean Manasses ​In the COVID era, FGMA's skilled use of design technology tools help ensure safe delivery of essential services. Safety FIRST HAS NEW MEANING Safety is paramount as FGMA persists through the COVID-19 crisis. As we work diligently to keep long-planned projects on course, we’re also preparing for the “new normal”- designing, building, and renovating facilities that will meet enhanced safety requirements to protect the people who live, work, and learn in them. In both contexts, design technology tools are powerful allies. FGMA is doing its part to battle the COVID crisis. Our teams are working remotely and, when client meetings and/or site visits are needed, mitigating the challenges of social distancing to gather necessary data, create designs and work collaboratively. In fact, FGMA has been leveraging the power of design technology tools for years and was well-positioned to press forward when the global pandemic struck. Design technology tools offer multiple benefits: Safety first: Using technology tools effectively keeps everyone safe and helps people work together. For example, in the project design and construction phases, site visits can be limited, and skillful use of combined data sets will ensure that people work together productively. Reality Capture: Tools such as 360-degree cameras and 3D laser scanners ‘capture’ existing conditions in the form of comprehensive images and point-cloud data that help create incredibly accurate 3D models for existing buildings, both inside and out. Everyone can access this reliable data and work with it – individually or collaboratively, on video conference platforms or in-person meetings. Optimized Resources: As our economy recovers, school districts and other public entities will likely have to do more with less. Using technology strategically optimizes precious resources, particularly with respect to time and travel costs that traditional data gathering methods, client meetings and site visits entail. Using technology strategically will enhance the value of in-person meetings and site visits when they are needed. Design Technology at Work ​ In March, Glenview, IL voters approved a $119M referendum to fund long-needed improvements in School District 34’s eight elementary/middle schools. With success in hand- and schools closed, District leaders are eager to press ahead and the FGM team is hard at work. Teams of 2-3 architects are visiting each school, sheathed in masks and gloves, to wield 360 digital cameras and gather the exact data needed to complete the initial phase of schematic design which, through video conference technology, we can share with District staff. Later, 3D laser scans and BIM technologies will be used to explore different design options to help District 34 leaders make well-informed decisions in whatever meeting contexts make best sense. Another example is our partnership with the Oak Park and River Forest (OPRF) High School District. OPRF selected FGMA in 2019 to lead the first project borne out of the District’s Master Plan known as Imagine OPRF, a community initiative to transform this historic high school into a future-ready learning environment with spaces where all students will feel welcome during and beyond the school day. Beginning with its initial competition for the project, FGMA used an array of technologies (3D laser scanners, 360 cameras and drone video photography) for a comprehensive review of existing building systems/conditions. Armed with this data, we’re now using BIM technologies to demonstrate various options for modernizing and transforming outmoded, complex spaces, using video conference meeting platforms as needed. As OPRF High School awaits reopening, its renovation moves forward. Working remotely, the FGMA team is fully engaged with OPRF Administration, Staff and Board of Education. Recently, in preparation for a virtual meeting with OPRF, we used video conferencing so our team could finalize a presentation to help OPRF make critical decisions regarding the finishes and color palette of a key space being transformed. A third example is found in FGMA's long-standing relationship with Morton SD 201. In the last decade, we have transformed the facilities of this urban high school district and are currently completing major capital improvements at Morton East High School. When the pandemic struck, school leaders decided to take advantage of their empty building and accelerate construction previously scheduled for the summer. Working remotely and making use of technology, FGM Architects staff completed the bidding process early and construction will begin shortly. ​ Preparing for Tomorrow We are all discovering how technology keeps us connected in meaningful ways. It can also help us use precious time more efficiently and productively – creating new opportunities for human interaction and invention. Well before COVID-19 engulfed the world, FGMA was using technology to deliver beneficial services. As communities reopen, there will still be real value in people being able to work collaboratively without having to be in the same room. Looking beyond today’s challenges, FGMA is preparing for a future in which social distancing and no/low touch environments may become the norm. This will require ongoing strategic integration of technology to build the schools, police and fire stations, emergency operations and dispatch centers, recreation facilities and town halls that ensure the health and vitality of our communities. Contact Dean Manasses ​DEAN MANASSES AIA, LEED AP BD+C Dean Manasses is Principal and Vice President at FGMA where he focuses on PK-12 school design. He serves on the firm’s Resilient Communities committee, sharing best practices for creating healthy, future-ready learning environments. Most recently, he was Project Manager for the design and construction of Cicero School District 99’s new Sherlock Elementary School.

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CIVIC EXPERTISE Overview Municipal design—whether your project is a new village/city hall, a public works facility or a police or fire station—is unique in its power to define a community. FGMA believes municipal architecture should command a presence and project a compelling image in your community. We understand that working with local government involves balancing the interests of elected officials with the needs of municipal staff and the demands of a community that may question the need to spend tax dollars on a capital project. However, a municipal structure can not only reduce operational costs through functional efficiencies, it can also anchor a community, provide a unique gathering space and help attract the best and the brightest talent. FGMA helps our clients communicate to all stakeholders the long-term benefits of a well-executed civic capital project. ​ FGMAs views all building projects from this strategic lens, to evaluate where our clients are today and to ultimately take a municipality’s operation to the next level of excellence. ​ People The senior leaders of our practice bring more than two decades of civic project expertise. Our designs dot Illinois’ landscape and include some of the most striking, functional and user-friendly municipal buildings in the country. ​ Our municipal project team is comprised of skilled communicators that can facilitate focus groups and distill complex concepts into laymen’s terms. An important component of what we do is help municipalities plan and budget for future facilities. All studies are meticulously prepared by senior staff who literally spend days observing your current operation in order to determine efficiencies. ​ Partners We believe that project success requires strong partnerships. At the heart of our team is the client and their community, who become integral partners and participants in FGMA's collaborative process. We have assembled an impressive team of civic designers and engineers, including specialty consultants in technology, security and acoustics that have worked together for decades and contribute their unique skill set to a well functioning facility. The third contributor to our partnership is the construction professional. FGMA assists our clients in selecting strong team players, understanding the various construction methods and utilizing important pre-construction services. At FGMA, we value each partner’s role and engage them to their highest and best use.

STRONGER TOGETHER MULTIFAMILY/MIXED-USE FGM Architects has over thirty years of experience providing planning and design services for the renovation and new construction of multifamily residential and commercial building design including mixed-use development and urban/suburban town center environments throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. 15k+ APARTMENTS (Market Rate and Affordable Housing 100+ CLIENTS MULTIFAMILY/MIXED-USE DESIGN With a practice comprising hundreds of building projects, FGMA also offers strengths in contextual, site-sensitive design, enabling us to create residences and work places that embrace and enhance the natural and built environment while optimizing the outdoor setting. We believe that design plays a vital role in shaping the character and appeal of neighborhoods whether urban or suburban, contemporary or traditional. ​ Each project we undertake is distinct, and our work embraces many different architectural styles and materials. The inspiration for our designs is varied, and comes from sources that include the project context, program requirements, and our client’s vision. Understanding the economic viability and meeting the financial objectives of the development community are key to the success of their projects. Whether our clients are embarking on a venture to develop a new site or considering new additions and/or renovations to an existing facility, our ability to draw from an extensive knowledge base of project experience provides a valuable resource in considering the financial opportunities that may be realized. The combination of this experience along with our recognition of the importance to fully understand our clients’ goals has uniquely positioned FGMA to serve as trusted advisors to our development clients. Our ability to listen, understand and anticipate serve as building blocks for design solutions that are formulated through a collaborative and creative process. ​ Our clients’ confidence is paramount—we strive to respond to each project with energy and resourcefulness, and to streamline the delivery process while providing inspired results that surpass our clients’ expectations. MULTIFAMILY/MIXED-USE LEADERSHIP Christopher Kehde, AIA Principal, Managing Director Ryn Burns, AIA LEED GA Design Director, Multi-Family & Mixed-Use

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH LIBRARIES We design libraries as essential assets to strengthen and support resilient communities. LIBRARY PROJECTS Farmington Library Farmington Library Farmington Library Farmington Library 1/9 Carol Stream Library Renovation Carol Stream Library Renovation Carol Stream Library Renovation 1/2 Bensenville Library Children's Room Addition Bensenville Library Children's Room Addition Bensenville Library Children's Room Addition Bensenville Library Children's Room Addition 1/5 Oak Park Maze Library Addition and Renovation Oak Park Maze Library Addition and Renovation Oak Park Maze Library Addition and Renovation Oak Park Maze Library Addition and Renovation 1/5 Contact our Library experts to see more projects. Contact our library team Designing for Neurodiverse Populations Neurodiversity is one of many factors to consider when designing for community inclusion. Our team embraces empathic design, including incorporations of sensory rooms, wellness rooms, quiet rooms, biophilic materials, light level considerations, a variety of furniture types and arrangements, and alternative signage and wayfinding that incorporates color and graphics for patrons that find it challenging to absorb information through traditional font-based signage. Centering Inclusivity in Design Libraries exist to bring communities together. Human connections can be supported through learning, exchange of ideas, research and play, but not everyone experiences these connections the same way. Race, gender, religion, sexual preference, ability and culture are all unique lenses through which spaces are viewed. Individuals will thrive when they feel included, engaged and empowered. ​ We achieve this by ensuring that all patrons can navigate the library comfortably and incorporate design elements that celebrate diversity and go above and beyond accessibility standards to create welcoming spaces. Libraries must be designed to provide a welcoming space for everyone and adapt to the ever-changing needs of the community. FGMA brings inclusive, supportive, flexible spaces to support the library and community at large. ​ Design values for libraries Design with empathy Position the library as the service center of the community Create spaces that empower individual growth Design for everyone, not the majority Enhance the unique community culture Bridge the inequity gaps within the community Design for today and future needs

ABOUT FGM Architects is an employee-owned professional service firm with an emphasis on service. Our projects respond to the goals of our clients, the context of their sites, the environment that sustains them and the communities they serve. We practice architecture and interior design. Our projects touch all aspects of community life-learning, working, protecting, worshiping and playing. Learning takes place in our education projects, from early childhood facilities through high schools to colleges and universities. Working takes place in our public administration and private corporation facilities. Protecting is the main purpose of our police and fire stations. Worshiping takes place in our faith-based facilities. And playing occurs in our recreation centers and gymnasiums. Learn More About Our Work Our portfolio of projects has earned the firm significant recognition. We are particularly proud of the awards from client organizations, as they speak of our commitment to realizing their goals. FGMA has also been honored with the 2018 Northeastern Illinois Chapter of the American Institute of Architect’s Distinguished Firm Award, recognizing our contributions to communities and to our profession. ​ Our offices are in Oak Brook, Chicago, O’Fallon, St. Louis, Austin, Fort Worth, Reston and Milwaukee, but we work wherever our clients take us. View All Our Locations 1945 Since 7 Practice Areas Locations 8

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OTHER Queen Bee School District District Office and District Wide Renovations 22_3381_02_N8_jpg 22_3381_02_N32_jpg Queen Bee School District District Office and District Wide Renovations 1/21 CHSD 155 Prairie Ridge HS Incubator Lab Renovation CHSD 155 Prairie Ridge HS Incubator Lab Renovation CHSD 155 Prairie Ridge HS Incubator Lab Renovation CHSD 155 Prairie Ridge HS Incubator Lab Renovation 1/3 CHSD 155 Crystal Lake South High School Culinary Lab Renovation CHSD 155 Crystal Lake South HS Culinary Lab Renovation CHSD 155 Crystal Lake South HS Culinary Lab Renovation CHSD 155 Crystal Lake South High School Culinary Lab Renovation 1/3 Glen Ellyn SD 41 Hadley Library Renovation Glen Ellyn SD 41 Hadley LMC Library Renovation Glen Ellyn SD 41 Hadley LMC Library Renovation Glen Ellyn SD 41 Hadley Library Renovation 1/4 Glen Ellyn SD 41 STEAM Lab Additions Glen Ellyn SD 41 STEAM Lab Additions Glen Ellyn SD 41 STEAM Lab Additions Glen Ellyn SD 41 STEAM Lab Additions 1/12 Mascoutah CUSD 19 Administration Office Mascoutah CUSD 19 Administration Office Mascoutah CUSD 19 Administration Office Mascoutah CUSD 19 Administration Office 1/5 River Trails SD 26 Middle School Secure Entry and STEAM Lab River Trails SD 26 Middle School Secure Entry and STEAM Lab River Trails SD 26 Middle School Secure Entry and STEAM Lab River Trails SD 26 Middle School Secure Entry and STEAM Lab 1/6 Wayne City CUSD 100 PK-12 School Wayne City CUSD 100 PK-12 School Wayne City CUSD 100 PK-12 School Wayne City CUSD 100 PK-12 School 1/6 West Washington CSD PK-12 School West Washington CSD PK-12 School West Washington CSD PK-12 School West Washington CSD PK-12 School 1/6 Contact our PK-12 experts to see more projects. ​ Contact Our PK-12 Team

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