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M&V Underlies University Building’s Low Energy Use

April 1, 2020

The ENR2 building is centered around a five-story "canyon." Roof drainage spills down through open pipes to a collection system below the landscaped canyon floor, creating a vibrant visual and auditory experience when it rains. Article By: Henry Johnstone, P.E. GLHN President and ASHRAE Member. To read full article click on link at end of post. 2020 ASHRAE TECHNOLOGY AWARD CASE STUDIES The second Environmental and Natural Resources Building (ENR2)…

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Skaggs Pharmaceutical Sciences Center Grand Opening

February 24, 2020

The College of Pharmacy celebrated the grand opening of the new Skaggs Pharmaceutical Sciences Center on Friday, February 21, 2020. University of Arizona President Robert Robbins and Dean Rick Schnellmann welcomed the guests and thanked those that made the addition and renovation possible. Following the ribbon-cutting, attendees were able to tour the new spaces and speak with some of the researchers already working in the building. GLHN Architects & Engineers…

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GLHN Joins Green Building Initiative

February 21, 2020

GLHN has joined the Green Building Initiative. The GBI is responsible for the Green Globes program which is seen as an affordable alternative to LEED Certification. The firm has several Green Globes Professionals (GGP) and works with clients to determine which certification process best supports their Green Building goals.

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Kino South Sports Complex Open for Play

January 28, 2020

Pima County unveiled the new Kino Sports Park South Complex at a ribbon cutting and celebration held on January 15, 2020.  The new 167 acre expansion features 12 lighted natural grass fields for soccer, football, rugby, lacrosse and other sports and 20 pickle ball courts. A concession stand, ticket booth, and parking for 700 vehicles are also part of the new facility.  GLHN provided mechanical and plumbing design, electrical systems…

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Architectural and Engineering Building Design for 2020

January 28, 2020

Now that we are well into January, we here at GLHN look at our strengths and direction for an exciting 2020. As a building design, 100% employee owned team, we look forward to delivering creative architecture and engineering design solutions for the next year and beyond. We take great pride in our purpose; to bring order to chaos by designing seamlessly supportive environments. Our work style is similar to a…

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UArizona Vet Med Opens

November 26, 2019

GLHN was thrilled to be on-hand for the grand opening of the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Oro Valley.  The school hosted an open house and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, November 13th.  Guests were invited to tour the building. While some classrooms have specific uses, all are designed to be flexible and allow for multiple classes and curriculum changes as necessary.  There are no lecture halls. Various…

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Celebrating a Milestone

November 19, 2019

What an amazing way to celebrate a milestone! Our partners, Lloyd Construction Company, Inc. hosted their 50th Anniversary party at Reid Park Zoo and GLHN was there. It was a perfect Tucson fall afternoon and the animals were just waking from their afternoon naps and up for a snack. The event had animal encounters where zoo staff prepared lettuce and carrots for the attendees to feed the Giraffes. Tiffany Gorrell,…

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Sabino Canyon Crawler Ready for Service!

November 12, 2019

On November 9, 2019 the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center held a ceremony to celebrate the launch of their new emission-free shuttle, known as the Crawler. Five shuttles were purchased with the help of Tucson Electric Power Company through a generous donation and an interest free loan.  Guests at the event were treated to a ride through the Canyon in one of the open-air shuttles.  The Crawlers create less noise and…

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ENR2 Continues to Win!

November 7, 2019

The University of Arizona’s Environment and Natural Resources 2 (ENR2) building continues to win awards! The Tucson Chapter of ASHRAE recently presented Henry Johnstone and GLHN Architects & Engineers, Inc. with a Technology Award for New Educational Facilities.  This award recognizes ASHRAE members who design and/or conceive innovative technological concepts that are proven through actual operating data.  ENR2 uses a range of energy efficient technologies such as: Dedicated outside air…

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Dustin Diaz is GLHN’s 2019 Employee Owner of the Year

November 5, 2019

Dustin Diaz, Architectural Designer, was awarded GLHN's 2019 Employee of the Year at the final ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Month event, Oct. 31.  Voted in by his fellow GLHN Employee Owners, Dustin represents our motto of Our Success Comes from Helping Others Succeed.  His efforts, attitude and daily practices promote the collaboration of our integrated architectural engineering team, directly impacting our bottom line.   As a team player, Dustin…

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