We're proud to share that our firm has been named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in Southern California for 2024!

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more.

At HED, we strive to create a culture of aspiration—not end points. We believe in embracing change and challenges, listening to each other, and learning from each other. As an inclusive, integrated practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share. We're very pleased to be honored in SoCal for our culture and investment in our teams.

Crain’s brand-new list of Chicago’s top architecture firms is here, featuring 20 firms ranked by number of local licensed architects in 2024.

HED is proud to announce that we have been named in the top 15!

This growth is a direct reflection of our team's commitment to creating exceptional design that creates positive impact for our clients and communities. We thank every staff member and client who has made our growth possible.

Where innovation meets sustainability, uniting advocates and companies statewide to shape a greener California, the USGBC-CA recently held its 2024 conference, where Lakeside Library was announced the winner of the Civic Building Award!

The theme of this years' conference? Unification, with a goal of bringing together green building leaders from across the state to strengthen our connections and learn from one another

USGBC-CA's commitment to a converge innovation and sustainability, uniting advocates and companies statewide to shape a greener California directly aligns with our mission to create positive impact in the built environment.

HED, in collaboration with Cioffi Architect, proudly celebrated the groundbreaking of the significant expansion of the Palm Springs Air Museum. This monumental project marks a transformative phase for the museum, evolving it from a beloved local attraction to a premier destination dedicated to preserving and educating the public on the crucial role air power has played in maintaining the American way of life since World War II.

HED created the design concept for the expansion, while Cioffi Architect serves as the Architect of Record, ensuring the project's successful execution. The expansion includes two new building additions: a multi-purpose room and a gift shop with corporate offices, significantly enhancing the museum's offerings and visitor experience.

The design focuses on functional improvements and aesthetic enhancements. The enlarged areas for queuing and ticketing will facilitate better pedestrian flow and a more comfortable experience for visitors. The facade design, inspired by the blades of a turbine engine, incorporates elements of Palm Springs' iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture. This modern facade not only provides an aesthetic upgrade but also serves a practical purpose by shielding and protecting the museum's historical archives within their appropriate war-era hangar environments.

"The expansion of the Palm Springs Air Museum is a testament to our commitment to creating spaces that are functional, compelling, and create a positive impact for the client and surrounding community," said Dan Ringler, Sector Leader at HED. "We are honored to contribute to a project that preserves such an important part of our history and enhances the educational experience for all visitors."

This May, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan has announced their newly elected President and Board of Directors! Richard Chelotti, PE, from Colliers Engineering and Design will be the ACEC Michigan 2024-2025 President.

Alongside Richard are newly elected officers and board of directors, one of which is an HED team member. Structural Engineer Lauren Roller has been elected as an ACEC Director for 2024-2025!

Congratulations to Lauren and the following elected leaders:

2024-2025 ACEC/Michigan Officers:
President: Rick Chelotti, PE, Colliers Engineering and Design, Lansing
President-Elect: Barbara Arens, PE, Cincar Consulting Group, Detroit
Treasurer: Matt Stacey, PE, Wade Trim, Taylor
National Director: G. Ramanujam (Ram), PE, Somat Engineering, Detroit
Past-President: Jon Kramer, PE, OHM Advisors, Livonia

2024-2025 ACEC/Michigan Directors:
Roland Alix, PE, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., Bloomfield Hills
Eric Barden, PS, Spicer Group, Saginaw
Steve Carlisle, PE, Wightman, Benton Harbor
Chuck Gemayel, PE, SME, Plymouth
Cheryl Gregory, PE, ROWE Professional Services Company, Flint
Brenda Longman, Abonmarche, Kalamazoo
Lauren Roller, PE, HED, Royal Oak
Jeff Schumaker, PE, Fishbeck, Grand Rapids
Scott Shogan, PE, HNTB, Detroit
Matt Wendling, PE, WSP, Lansing

The Los Angeles Times has published the 40 largest architecture firms, and HED is in the elite list!

All firms on the list are ranked by Southern California architectural fee income for 2023.

Though founded in Detroit, HED has grown from a collection of regional offices to a national practice, and is one of the 200 largest design firms in the US, serving clients in the Southern California region.