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 men and women who form dynamic integrated design teams. We value diversity and work together to ensure every design solution balances vision and pragmatism, environmental responsibility 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
Director of Operations, ME, MIEEE, ASHRAE
Director of Operations, ME, MIEEE, ASHRAE
Office & Accounts Manager - Ottawa
Office & Accounts Manager - Ottawa
Senior Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng, ASHRAE
Senior Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng, ASHRAE
Marketing & Proposal Coordinator
Marketing & Proposal Coordinator
Electrical Designer, C.E.T., LC, Member IES
Electrical Designer, C.E.T., LC, Member 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 Engineer, P.Eng.
Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng.
Electrical Technologist, A.Sc.T.
Electrical Technologist, A.Sc.T.
Mechanical Engineering Intern, B.Eng
Mechanical Engineering Intern, B.Eng
Principal, P.Eng, FEC, ASHRAE, LEED BD+C
A professional consulting engineer, Jeanette has been extensively trained in building systems design and leads a team of highly technical engineers and technologists through the facilitation of our integrated design process, project management and system conceptual design. She offers a broad range of engineering experience, including the design of institutional, commercial, recreational, industrial and residential systems, and applies her knowledge as a LEED accredited professional to every project she works on. 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
Electrical Engineer-in-Training
Electrical Engineer-in-Training
Principal, ME, MIEEE, ASHRAE
Having a wide-ranging involvement in the design and construction industries, Ryan has worked extensively on commercial, industrial and residential developments as a tradesman and quantity surveyor. This combination has provided him with the unique insight required to properly evaluate the quality assurance 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
A member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and a LEED accredited professional, Dino leads a team of architects and technologists in the overall design direction for numerous projects. Having nearly 30 years of experience working in the design and education industries, our entire team benefits from his solid foundation of knowledge on the various codes and standards used in our daily practice.
Principal, Architect, B.Arch, OAA, MRAIC, LEED®AP
Principal, Architect, OAA, NCARB, AIA Mich.
With over 25 years of experience as a principal architect and designer, Franco serves as the principal in charge of project development and design for a variety of the firm’s more complex architectural projects. His tenure in the architecture industry has provided him with experience on a wide range of project types from institutional, healthcare and educational to recreational and residential. Franco employs his expertise in the early stages of project planning developing feasibility studies and strategic master plans as well as overseeing project scoping, programming, design, schedule control and cost management. Also licensed in the state of Michigan, Franco has worked on numerous projects both in the USA and across Canada.
Principal, Architect, OAA, NCARB, AIA Mich.
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
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
Senior Architect, Associate, B.Arch, OAA, MRAIC
Senior Architect, Associate, B.Arch, OAA, MRAIC
Senior Technologist, Partner Emeritus, A.Sc.T, Technologist OAAAS
Senior Technologist, Partner Emeritus, A.Sc.T, Technologist OAAAS
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
Studio Director of Architecture - SSM, M. Arch, OAA
Studio Director of Architecture - SSM, M. Arch, OAA
Studio Director of Architecture - Ottawa, M.Arch, OAA
Studio Director of Architecture - Ottawa, M.Arch, OAA
Principal Architect, OAA, NCARB, AIA (Mich.)
Principal Architect, OAA, NCARB, AIA (Mich.)
Senior Technologist, A.Sc.T., OAAAS
Senior Technologist, A.Sc.T., OAAAS
Senior Architect Associate, B.Arch., OAA, MRAIC
Senior Architect Associate, B.Arch., OAA, MRAIC
Senior Architect, M.Arch, OAA, FRAIC, CAHP, LEED AP, McGBC
Senior Architect, M.Arch, OAA, FRAIC, CAHP, LEED AP, McGBC
Project Leader, M.Arch, PMP
Project Leader, M.Arch, PMP
Architect, M. Arch.
Architect, M. Arch.
Architect, M. Arch., OAA
Architect, M. Arch., OAA
Architect, MAS, OAA, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C
Architect, MAS, OAA, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C
Intern Architect, M.Arch, BAS
Intern Architect, M.Arch, BAS
Architectural Intern
Architectural Intern
Senior Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech., C.E.T.
Senior Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech., C.E.T.
Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech.
Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech.
Architectural Technologist/Contract Administrator, B.A. Tech
Architectural Technologist/Contract Administrator, B.A. Tech
Architectural Technician, B.Arch
Architectural Technician, B.Arch
Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech.
Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech.
Architectural Intern
Architectural Intern
Architectural Technician
Architectural Technician
Architectural Intern
Architectural Intern
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