#EarthDay2020: This Is What LEED Platinum Looks Like
Sustainability Director Ashleigh Powell explores the Cushing Terrell LEED Platinum office in Boise as a case study for sustainable design principles....
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Diversity, Technology, and Knowledge: Adapting to Change in the A/E Industry
CKO Jim Armer describes the practices, tools, and mindset that have kept us responsive as our teams are adapting to change in the A/E industry....
#EarthDay2020: Let’s Get Moving (Literally!) and Centralize our Waste
We tested out a centralized waste system in our Seattle office, and it worked! Our team is recycling more and diverting waste from the landfill....
Design for Experiential Learning and Workforce Readiness
Associate Principal Corey Johnson describes how education facility design can help address labor market changes with a focus on experiential learning....
How We’re Responding to COVID-19
President Greg Matthews describes how Cushing Terrell is responding to the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19)....
Challenge Accepted! Greening our Cushing Terrell Materials Libraries
Kaare Sola describes how our Sustainable Interiors Group is taking on the challenge of "greening" our materials libraries across our 13 offices....
Honored to Be at the Helm of Our Great Team
Greg Matthews talks about leading Cushing Terrell into a new chapter as the A/E firm's new president and CEO, based in Billings, Montana....
Creating a Powerhouse Team of Interior Designers
Interior design at Cushing Terrell seeks to impact quality of life and culture through the built environment by promoting health, safety, and well-being....
#Eweek2020 Spotlight | Hollie Mellgren
National Engineers Week employee spotlight featuring Hollie Mellgren, a structural engineer in our Billings, Montana, office....
Cushing Terrell Appoints Greg Matthews, AIA, as President and CEO
Greg Matthews has been named president and CEO of Cushing Terrell, and the firm has added a new chief knowledge officer position to the leadership team....
#Eweek2020 Spotlight | Chelsea Billingsley
National Engineers Week employee spotlight featuring Chelsea Billingsley, a civil engineer in our Denver, Colorado, office....
#Eweek2020 Spotlight | Tim Johnson
National Engineers Week employee spotlight featuring Tim Johnson, a mechanical engineer focused on energy services in our Boise, Idaho, office....
#Eweek2020 Spotlight | Zack Graham
National Engineers Week employee spotlight featuring Zack Graham, a civil engineer in our Bozeman, Monana, office....
#Eweek2020 Spotlight | Omar Chavez
National Engineers Week employee spotlight featuring Omar Chavez, a mechanical engineer in training in our Austin, Texas, office....
#Eweek2020 Spotlight | Allyn Jorgensen
National Engineers Week employee spotlight featuring Allyn Jorgensen, an mechanical engineer in our Billings, Montana, office....
‘Absolutely Alan’ Anseth honored with 2019 Integrity and Client Service Award
Our 2019 Integrity and Client Service Award winner is Alan Anseth, an associate owner and project manager from Billings, Montana....
Refrigerant Technologies: The Options and Why they Matter
With refrigeration management a top solution to global warming, retailers are looking at low-GWP options as they update existing facilities....
AIA Women’s Leadership Summit: Strengthening the Community of Women Architects
During the 2019 AIA Women’s Leadership Summit in September, we interviewed participating team members to learn what inspired them to become architects....
Design’s Role in Creating Safer Cities and Neighborhoods
A project manager and architect with Cushing Terrell, I recently completed training for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The philosophy behind CPTED is to provide proper design and effective use of the built environment to reduce crime and improve quality of life....
Design at the intersection of health, wellness, and retail
Explore how retail spaces integrate health and wellness, offering flexible, sensory-rich environments that enhance customer experiences....
Leading the Charge (and the Change)
Working to advance holistic environmental sustainability, the Cushing Terrell Green Advocacy Council (GAC) serves as a collective knowledge and resource base for our firm and our clients....
Evolution that takes you back to your roots
In 2019, CTA Architects Engineers rebranded to Cushing Terrell, honoring founders Ralph Cushing & Everett Terrell while embracing future growth...
Today, CTA Architects Engineers Becomes Cushing Terrell
Commemorating its 80th anniversary, CTA Architects Engineers is pleased to announce that the firm is changing its name to Cushing Terrell....
New in our portfolio: An illuminating student space
The new amenity space at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, is glass-walled and naturally-lit, welcoming student residents into a 24/7 lounge....
Cushing Terrell in Boise: Invested in Community, Each Other, and Fun
Learn more about the Cushing Terrell team in Boise, Idaho....
IN THE NEWS: Nick Doherty Contributes to the Conversation on Natural Refrigerants
Nick Doherty discusses natural refrigerants like CO₂, ammonia, and propane, highlighting their benefits and challenges in modern refrigeration systems....
New in our portfolio: Creating a community treasure
Cushing Terrell's renovation of Rose Park Pool in Billings, MT, enhances comfort, safety, and accessibility, creating a community-focused recreational space....
New program invites young designers to interrogate experts — up first, David Salmela
Cushing Terrell's 'Constant Curiosity' program connects young designers with industry veterans, fostering learning & innovation through direct engagement...
A dialysis center with a difference
Cushing Terrell reimagined the Billings Clinic Dialysis Center in Montana, creating a patient-centered 'pod' layout that enhances comfort during treatment."...
Cushing Terrell in Denver: These Unicorns Are for Real
Hailing from diverse offices across the U.S., our multidisciplinary teams design responsible, imaginative, first-of-their-kind environments....
Applying workplace design strategies to the classroom (and vice versa)
Corey Johnson, co-lead of our education design studio, recently joined Sandi Rudy, senior interior designer for our commercial design studio, to explore how we can cross-pollinate knowledge and findings between markets....
Cushing Terrell in Austin: ATX-tremely connected
Hailing from diverse offices across the US, our teams showcase the very best in multi-disciplinary collaboration. Whether the expertise comes from one location or multiple, we work with clients to design responsible, imaginative, first-of-their-kind environments....
New in Our Portfolio: An Elementary School Where Everyone Fits
One of three new schools in Helena, Montana, Bryant Elementary School replaces its 80-year-old predecessor, with a new building filled with potential....
IN THE NEWS: Accruent Opens Office in Downtown New Orleans
For Accruent's new office in the Central Business District of New Orleans, the CTA | Cushing Terrell team provided architectural and interior design....
Cushing Terrell in Minneapolis: “You betcha”-backed design
Hailing from diverse offices across the United States, our teams showcase the very best in multi-disciplinary collaboration. Whether the expertise comes from one location or multiple, we work with our clients to design responsible, imaginative, first-of-their-kind environments....
Rock Lake Cabin: Nestled in Place
Sitting adjacent to a lake at Montana’s Rock Creek Cattle Company, this cabin offers a wilderness escape with luxury comforts that make you never want to leave....
Bringing Our Architectural and Engineering Talent to JETC
We had a great time at the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Joint Engineer Training Conference (JETC) this year in Tampa, Florida....
Building culture from the inside out
A strong, inclusive workplace culture is fundamental to the overall health of an organization. To help build this culture and make CTA’s onboarding process more robust (and fun), we launched the CTA Culture Ambassador program....
New in our portfolio: Learning spaces that foster skill building
New in our portfolio is the Willard Alternative High School in Missoula, Montana, a recently completed project from our education design studio....
Congratulations to Our Newest Associates!
We recently named 11 team members as associates, recognizing their contributions to CTA, our projects, and our communities....
ASLA Awards: Contributing to “Impact Growth” in Idaho
Landscape architect Angela Hansen accepted two awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects Idaho/Montana Chapter for projects she led....
IN THE NEWS: For Idaho’s Design and Construction Firms, It’s Smart to Head Back to School
The Idaho Business Review focuses on the basics of Idaho school funding, the design/build process, historic preservation, and distance learning in the April issue of Square Feet. CTA education design studio lead, Corey Johnson, speaks to the planning process....
On the Boards: Town Center-Inspired High School Design
Cushing Terrell's design for Gallatin High School in Bozeman, MT, features a central 'Town Center' uniting learning spaces, fostering community & collaboration....
IN THE NEWS: Gallatin High School Rising, On Time and On Budget
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle covers construction progress of Bozeman's new Gallatin High School with a quote from CTA architect Nathan Helfrich....
#WLAM2019 | Holistic Healthcare Design
At Cushing Terrell, landscape architects design healthcare spaces with natural elements like meadows and forests to support holistic healing....
#WLAM2019 | The Future of Landscape Architecture
The future of landscape architecture is the nature-driven design of space, technologically enhanced experiences of the outdoors, and timeless environments that people crave for well-being....
#WLAM2019 | Embracing local ecosystems
We're celebrating World Landscape Architecture Month, highlighting projects that push the boundaries in landscape architecture through an array of concepts: ecosystem restoration and education, the use of virtual reality in landscape design, and nature-driven design solutions that facilitate healing....
#WLAM2019 | Landscape Design in a Virtual World
We're celebrating World Landscape Architecture Month, highlighting projects that push the boundaries in landscape architecture through an array of concepts: the use of virtual reality in landscape design, ecosystem restoration and education, and nature-driven design solutions that facilitate healing....
Achieving Authenticity: Telling a Story Through Experiential Retail
The age of retail disruption has reshaped the consumer journey with an emphasis on immersive experiences and engaging environments....
Design-Thinking Crash Course as an AIA Awards Judge
Shannon Christensen shares insights from reviewing 304 design projects as an AIA awards juror, highlighting the importance of thorough submissions...