Jeanette Biemann
Director of Engineering, P.Eng, FEC, ASHRAE
Jeanette Biemann
Director of Engineering, P.Eng, FEC, ASHRAE
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Our firm comprises of a deep pool of highly talented women and men who together form dynamic integrated design teams. We value diversity and work together to ensure every design solution balances vision and pragmatism, environmentally responsible design, and architectural and engineering excellence.
In forming the leadership team at IDEA, we were fortunate in being able to draw experience from all facets of our business model: Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Technology and Construction.
IDEA's team of Architects and Technologists cover all aspects of building design and work at the leading edge of building information modelling (BIM) and sustainability.
Our in-house team of mechanical and electrical engineers help deliver integrated design solutions to bring the best value to our clients.
IDEA has a dedicated administration and marketing staff who support the work of the architecture and engineering team to help make the vision of the firm a reality.
Director of Engineering, P.Eng, FEC, ASHRAE
Director of Engineering, P.Eng, FEC, ASHRAE
Office & Accounts Manager – Sault Ste. Marie
Office & Accounts Manager – Sault Ste. Marie
ME, MIEEE, ASHRAE
ME, MIEEE, ASHRAE
Office & Accounts Manager - Ottawa
Office & Accounts Manager - Ottawa
Senior Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng, ASHRAE
Senior Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng, ASHRAE
Communications Coordinator
Communications Coordinator
Electrical Designer, A.Sc.T, LC, Associate IES
Electrical Designer, A.Sc.T, LC, Associate IES
Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng, MBA
Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng, MBA
Electrical Engineer, P.Eng
Electrical Engineer, P.Eng
Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng
Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng
Mechanical EIT, B.Eng.
Mechanical EIT, B.Eng.
Principal, P.Eng, FEC, ASHRAE, LEED BD+C
Jeanette is a Professional Consulting Engineer who has been trained extensively in building systems design. She supervises a team of highly technical Engineers and Technologists. With a broad range of engineering experience, including the design of institutional, commercial, recreational, industrial and residential systems, her strongest skills are in the areas of our Integrated Design Process facilitation, project management and system conceptual design. She is a LEED accredited professional who has participated in reviewing and providing input on various projects to help improve their energy efficiency and overall sustainability. Recently, Jeanette was awarded the Fellowship award from Engineers Canada for exceptional contributions to the profession of Engineering in Canada.
Principal, P.Eng, FEC, ASHRAE, LEED BD+C
Mechanical Technologist, A.Sc.T.
Mechanical Technologist, A.Sc.T.
Electrical Technician, A.Sc.T.
Electrical Technician, A.Sc.T.
Principal, ME, MIEEE, ASHRAE
Ryan has wide-ranging involvement in the Design and Construction Industries. He has worked extensively in the Commercial, Industrial and Residential construction industry as a tradesman and quantity surveyor; a combination which has provided him with the unique insight required to properly evaluate the QA process of construction documents and subsequently manage construction contracts.
Ryan’s responsibilities encompass the entire range of services offered by our firm, from the proposal stage through project management, design, tendering, project administration and post construction. He has extensive experience working for both the private and public sectors.
Principal, ME, MIEEE, ASHRAE
Principal, Architect, B.Arch, OAA, MRAIC, LEED®AP
Moving on from his role as Studio Director of Architecture – Ottawa, Dino will expand his reach across the firm to provide overall architectural design direction to the firm’s architects, intern architects as well as our technical staff. The firm has become accustomed to benefiting from his solid foundation of knowledge on the various codes and standards used in our daily practice due to his involvement in many of our more complicated projects.
Dino has been with IDEA for 13 years, having previously worked in a variety of complimentary roles in the design and education industries. He is a graduate of Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture and is fluent in English, French and Italian. Dino is a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and a LEED Accredited Professional.
Principal, Architect, B.Arch, OAA, MRAIC, LEED®AP
Principal, Architect, OAA, NCARB, AIA Mich.
Franco has over 25 years of experience as Principal Architect and Designer. His primary role is “Principal in Charge” of project development and design for a variety of the firm’s more complex architectural projects. Franco is primarily responsible for overall project scoping, programming, design, schedule control and cost management and retains expertise in Barrier-Free, Accessible Design. Franco takes personal interest in the early stages of project planning and has been responsible for feasibility studies and the development of strategic master plans on various local and international projects. Franco has in-depth experience project ranging from health care, institutional, educational, recreational, and residential. Also licensed in the state of Michigan, Franco has performed numerous projects in the USA and across Canada.
Principal, Architect, OAA, NCARB, AIA Mich.
Principal, Architect, M.Arch, OAA
Two years ago, Curtis took the next step in his development at IDEA, and was appointed to Associate Architect. This was a newly adopted position for the Sault Ste. Marie office, which enabled Curtis to take on a greater level of responsibility and leadership in the firm. Curtis will continue to challenge himself, those around him, and his projects as he continues to be a driving force within the firm.
Curtis has worked in our Sault Ste. Marie Studio for over 16 years which began with a university summer placement, while studying architecture. He is a graduate of Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture. Curtis is highly regarded by our clients as leading teams to provide practical design solutions quickly, in collaborative environments. |
Principal, Architect, M.Arch, OAA
Principal, Architect, M.Arch, OAA
Over the past 13 years, Chris has proven to be an integral member of the IDEA team, serving as both an Architectural Technologist, Intern Architect and Project Manager. His expansive expertise in both the design and technology streams of the profession have proven him to be a core asset and his clients find him to be an invaluable member of their project team.
A graduate of Mohawk College’s Architectural Technology program, Chris worked in various industry positions before joining our technologist team in 2009. After developing a passion for the design component of the profession, he returned to university in pursuit of a Masters Degree in Architecture to become a licensed practitioner. He subsequently graduated from the inaugural Masters of Architecture class at Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture.
Principal, Architect, M.Arch, OAA
Senior Architect, Associate, B.Arch, OAA, MRAIC
Senior Architect, Associate, B.Arch, OAA, MRAIC
Senior Architect, Partner Emeritus, M.Arch, OAA, FRAIC, CAHP, LEED AP, McGBC
Senior Architect, Partner Emeritus, M.Arch, OAA, FRAIC, CAHP, LEED AP, McGBC
Director of Architecture, B.Arch., OAA, MRAIC, LEED AP
Director of Architecture, B.Arch., OAA, MRAIC, LEED AP
Senior Technologist, Partner Emeritus, A.Sc.T, Technologist OAAAS
Senior Technologist, Partner Emeritus, A.Sc.T, Technologist OAAAS
Studio Director of Architecture, M. Arch, OAA
Studio Director of Architecture, M. Arch, OAA
Studio Director of Architecture, M.Arch, OAA
Studio Director of Architecture, M.Arch, OAA
Principal Architect, OAA, NCARB, AIA (Mich.)
Principal Architect, OAA, NCARB, AIA (Mich.)
A. Sc. T., Senior Technologist OAAAS
A. Sc. T., Senior Technologist OAAAS
Senior Architect, B.Arch., OAA, MRAIC
Senior Architect, B.Arch., OAA, MRAIC
Senior Architect, M.Arch, OAA, FRAIC, CAHP, LEED AP, McGBC
Senior Architect, M.Arch, OAA, FRAIC, CAHP, LEED AP, McGBC
Architect , M.Arch, OAA
Architect , M.Arch, OAA
Architect, M. Arch.
Architect, M. Arch.
Architect, M. Arch., OAA
Architect, M. Arch., OAA
Intern Architect, M. Arch
Intern Architect, M. Arch
Intern Architect, M.Arch, BAS
Intern Architect, M.Arch, BAS
Intern Architect, M.Arch
Intern Architect, M.Arch
Graduate, BAS
Graduate, BAS
Graduate, B.Arch
Graduate, B.Arch
Architectural Intern
Architectural Intern
Senior Architecutral Technologist
Senior Architecutral Technologist
Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech., C.E.T.
Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech., C.E.T.
Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech.
Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech.
Contract Administrator, B.A. Tech – Project Management
Contract Administrator, B.A. Tech – Project Management
Architectural Technician, B.A. (Arch)
Architectural Technician, B.A. (Arch)
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