Cushing Terrell Grows its Architecture Team in Seattle with the Acquisition of Graphite Design Group
Seattle-based Graphite Design Group has joined Cushing Terrell, adding depth and breadth to the firm's architectural practice....
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Behind the Design: Jamie Garcia Loves a Good Challenge When It Comes to Creating Beautiful Structures
Our next People Passions blog post features Jamie Garcia, a structural engineer of 15 years who enjoys the beauty of wood structures and solving the unique puzzle of each building. She’s a dancer, animal lover, and outdoor enthusiast in Bend, Oregon....
Behind the Design: Gene Kolstad, 60 Years of Tenure Built on Honesty, Positivity, and Care
Our next #PeoplePassions blog post features Gene Kolstad, an architect, principal, and former Cushing Terrell CEO and president who's celebrating 60 years with Cushing Terrell and a storied career with memories that go back to the very people who created our firm....
Behind the Design: Shaun Ostermiller Helps Us Find the Best of the Best!
Get to know the people behind the design at Cushing Terrell. Shaun Ostermiller, an HR generalist in Billings, Montana, is a big architecture fan, handles recruitment efforts for the firm, and is an enthusiastic champion of making Cushing Terrell a great place to work....
Five Team Members Elevated to Principal Leadership Roles at Cushing Terrell
Cushing Terrell announces the promotion of five team members to the role of principal: Kara Eberle-Lott, Josh Hersel, Anthony Houtz, Shawn Pelowitz, and Alex Russell....
Cushing Terrell Promotes Four Team Members to Associate Principal
Multidisciplinary design firm Cushing Terrell announces the promotion of Jesse Vigil, Sandi Rudy, Dane Jorgensen, and Tom Calla to associate principal....
Behind the Design: Crystal Herzog Preserves the Human Element of Historic Architecture
Get to know the people behind the design at Cushing Terrell. Historic Preservationist Crystal Herzog aims to honor the human experiences that create the stories of historic buildings....
Behind the Design: Michelle Shoriak Honors History and Heritage Through Architectural Preservation
Get to know the people behind the design at Cushing Terrell. Architectural Historian Michelle Shoriak honors history and heritage through her work....
Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet
When it comes to developing holistic design solutions for our clients and their projects, we’re “plugged in.” We capitalize on the greater ecosystem of sustainable design knowledge and research — as well as the most effective technologies, practices, and approaches — to meet the needs of our communities and empower team members with the tools and expertise needed to realize better built environments....
JR’s Park on Simplot Hill: Cultivating Public Space and Continuing a Legacy
A multi-phase project will realize an expansive public park with a tractor museum, trails, art, and play areas on Simplot Hill in Boise, Idaho....
#Eweek2026 Spotlight | Dione Moyano
We're wrapping up National Engineers Week 2026 with a spotlight featuring Dione Moyano, a mechanical engineer with our team in Seattle....
#Eweek2026 Spotlight | Jacquelyn Castro
In celebration of National Engineers Week, meet Jacquelyn Castro, a refrigeration engineer in training who works out of Cushing Terrell's office in Denver, Colorado....
#Eweek2026 Spotlight | Sushil Shenoy
In this National Engineers Week spotlight, meet Sushil Shenoy, a structural engineer who works out of Cushing Terrell's office in Spokane, Washington....
#Eweek2026 Spotlight | Sarah Restad
In this National Engineers Week spotlight, meet Sarah Restad, an electrical engineer in training who works out of Cushing Terrell's office in Billings, Montana....
Senior Interior Designer, Jill Lee, Receives Cushing Terrell’s 2025 Integrity and Client Service Award
Jill Lee, a senior interior designer in Boise, Idaho, has been honored with the 2025 Integrity and Client Service Award, Cushing Terrell's highest honor....
Affordable Housing Mountain Communities: Designing for Livability, Not Just Maximum Density
There is a delicate balance when it comes to designing behavioral health centers, due to lack of funding and the gravity of patient safety....
Data Center Design: Cross-Market Perspectives on Challenges, Solutions, and Predictions for the Future
The Cushing Terrell team approaches data center design from multiple perspectives, melding expertise from government, commercial, and infrastructure projects to realize forward-thinking, adaptable projects....
Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill: A Restaurant Transformed
The Cushing Terrell team renovated a 1970s-era restaurant along the Boise River Greenbelt into a dining destination melding multi-cultural elements via a design theme inspired by the idea of a boat resting on the river's shore....
Why Would I Want a Smaller Space? Design for Form, Function, and Togetherness
A great way to reduce our impact on the landscape and optimize the functionality of our spaces is through high-quality small home design....
Amplifying Your Natural Foods Brand: Purpose, Value, and Impact
Retail Design Director Sheri Blattel speaks to how natural foods brands can build deeper connections with purpose-driven, eco-conscious consumers....
Cushing Terrell Bolsters its Architectural Team with the Acquisition of ZGA Architects and Planners
Cushing Terrell is pleased to announce the acquisition of ZGA Architects and Planners, a design firm based in Boise, Idaho....
Jesse Vigil, Residential Design Director, Interviewed for Big Sky Journal Home 2025
Cushing Terrell was featured in Big Sky Journal Home 2025 in an interview with residential design director, Jesse Vigil....
Cushing Terrell Promotes Chris Aageson, Karl DeCock, and Nick Doherty to Principal Leadership Roles
Cushing Terrell announces the promotion of three team members to principal-level leadership roles with the firm....
Mechanical Engineer Cory Jassen Honored with Cushing Terrell’s 2024 Integrity and Client Service Award
Cory Jassen, a mechanical engineer in Great Falls, is named the 2024 winner of Cushing Terrell's highest honor, the Integrity and Client Service Award....
Grocery Activated: Boost Customer Experience Without Busting Your Budget
When it comes to grocery store remodels, strategic prioritization can help you stay within your budget while creating a great customer experience....
The AIM Act Extension: What it Means for Grocery Retailers
With the AIM Act set to be implemented in January 2027, grocery retailers can begin to plan and prepare for the federal regulations now....
Creating Cohesive, Local Learning Environments for Nursing Professionals
Five new nursing education facilities for Montana State University will support comprehensive, contextual training with the goal of addressing the nursing shortage and ensuring highly skilled nurses in communities across Montana....
Gathering Public Input for Equitable Long-Range Planning
Holistic community input is vital to ensuring a long-range plan that works for now and for the future. Here's a few ideas of how to be successful....
Cushing Terrell Acquires Structural Engineering Firm Eclipse Engineering
Cushing Terrell is pleased to formally announce it is joining forces with structural engineering firm, Eclipse Engineering....
Cushing Terrell Promotes Fran Quiram to Principal
Fran Quiram joins senior leadership team of multidisciplinary design firm Cushing Terrell....
Case Study: Navigating New Requirements for Adaptive Reuse Projects
Energy and building codes are making it more difficult to realize the cost benefit of reuses. A knowledgeable design team can help....
The 2023 Integrity and Client Service Award Goes to… IT BIM Specialist, Casey Huffman!
IT BIM Specialist, Casey Huffman, is the 2023 recipient of Cushing Terrell's Integrity and Client Service (ICS) Award....
Cushing Terrell Establishes Sustainability Service Sector
Multidisciplinary design firm, Cushing Terrell, is pleased to announce the establishment of a service sector focused on sustainable design....
Cushing Terrell Designs Natural Refrigeration System for New Costco Store in Billings, Montana
This is the first ground-up store in Montana to feature a CO2 refrigeration system, which has significantly less of environmental impact than traditional systems....
Cushing Terrell Promotes Two Team Members to Associate Principal
Multidisciplinary design firm, Cushing Terrell, announces the promotion of Carl Maehl and Alex Russell to associate principal....
CO2 Refrigeration System Considerations: How to Successfully Make the Switch
As hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant bans and restrictions are implemented across the country, Cushing Terrell's refrigeration design team is helping clients make the switch to CO2 and other alternative systems....
More than Skin Deep: What High Performance Building Enclosure Design Means for You and Your Project
Along with the architectural design and the construction of a building, building enclosure design is critical to the quality and long-term performance of a project....
Designing Workplaces that Care for Healthcare Professionals
When thinking about how to best support healthcare professionals through design, we’ve spent a lot of time talking to clients and their staff. These are some of the strategies we've developed as a result to positively impact their health and well-being...
Swapping Distribution Lines for Microgrids: An Energy Solution for Remote Areas
For the last two years, Project Manager Nathan Bronec has been traveling to remote areas of California, working with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) engineers to implement microgrid systems as a permanent replacement for overhead distribution lines....
Cushing Terrell Promotes Charlie Deese as Director of Education Design
Multidisciplinary design firm, Cushing Terrell, has promoted Charlie Deese, AIA, NCARB, to the role of Education Design Director....
Historic Preservation: Improving Buildings and Beyond
Preservationists play a key role in uncovering stories that were forgotten or ignored, repurposing buildings through adaptive reuse, revitalizing neighborhoods, and celebrating the local community based on shared experiences....
We’re Celebrating World Landscape Architecture Month 2023!
With spring in the air, it’s a great time to highlight how we can bring people closer to nature and bring nature closer to us through the talents of landscape architects....
Stockman Bank’s South Brooks Branch in Missoula Earns USGBC LEED Gold
Stockman Bank is known for setting a high standard for all its buildings with an emphasis on high performance and longevity....
Our Journey with Design for Freedom: Understanding Forced Labor and the Supply Chain
Inspired by Design for Freedom, team members embark on a campaign to heighten awareness of forced labor in the building materials supply chain....
Healthy Materials in Healthcare Facilities: How Interior Design Expertise Can Benefit Your Project
A knowledgeable interior design team is critical in helping healthcare clients understand the best materials for their facilities and specific use cases....
Integrated Project Delivery: A Cooperative Approach
The integrated design project delivery method can preempt issues by establishing early and frequent collaboration....
Kevin Stewart Joins Cushing Terrell as Food and Beverage Design Studio Director
Kevin Stewart Joins multidisciplinary design firm Cushing Terrell as Food and Beverage Design Studio Director....
Chris Goslin, Refrigeration Engineering Director, Honored with 2022 ICS Award
Boise Refrigeration Engineering Director, Chris Goslin, is the 2022 recipient of Cushing Terrell's Integrity and Client Service (ICS) Award....
Design Forum Pulls in Designers Firmwide for Festival of Sketching, Discussion, and Bonding
The Cushing Terrell Design Forum was resurrected as design team members from various disciplines and locations met in Boise, Idaho, to sharpen design skills, make friends, and rejuvenate the soul....
Seven Key Student Needs and the Design Tools to Support Them
By leveraging holistic design strategies to address a range of needs, a school building can help set students free to learn, grow, and be themselves....