ATSR Planners / Architects / Engineers
Blayne Parkos has over 20 years of experience in mechanical engineering and design. Blayne began their career as a Mechanical Designer at BUTH Engineering in 1998, where they worked for three years. In 2001, they joined Gausman & Moore Associates, Inc as a Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager. At Gausman & Moore, Blayne was responsible for managing projects in various sectors including healthcare, retail, educational, institutional, military, and commercial. Blayne also handled mechanical systems design, drafting, heating and cooling load calculations, LEED projects, energy modeling, and construction phase field verification. In 2014, Blayne joined ATS&R Planners / Architects / Engineers as the Director of Mechanical Engineering. In this role, they lead a team of engineers, designers, and drafters in creating innovative and energy-efficient mechanical systems for clients in the K-12 industry. Blayne takes pride in collaborating with other teams and ensuring designs are functional, maintainable, and align with the client's vision.
Blayne Parkos received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, Blayne obtained LEED BD+C certification from USGBC in 2007.
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ATSR Planners / Architects / Engineers
ATSR is a nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary planning, architectural, and engineering firm specializing in PreK-12 school facilities. Thrilled to be celebrating 76 years in business, ATSR’s in-house departments provide these comprehensive services to our clients: • Educational Planning and Facility Studies • Architecture • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Landscape Architecture/Site Development • Interior Design • Technology (voice/data/video/security) • Furniture/Fixtures/Equipment • Construction Administration • Commissioning/Recommissioning • Sustainable Design/LEED Certification • Energy Rebates • Cost Estimating • Food Service Design • Pre-Referendum Over the last ten years, the firm has designed more than $2 billion in construction, with 98% of our work involving schools and churches. ATSR has extensive experience in developing designs that respond to a variety of philosophies . We thoroughly understand the needs and the vocabulary of educators as well as churches and congregations. The study, programming and design of schools and churches have been a major focus of ATSR’s practice and represents areas of particular expertise and interest for our staff. ATSR’s philosophy is that a successful building project satisfies our clients’ functional and aesthetic needs, while adhering to the budget and schedule limitations. Our function is to help our clients translate their needs into a physical structure. Therefore, communication and client involvement are the keys to the success of a project. Design is an evolutionary process — a collaboration between the architect and the building’s users and owners.