Publications
Technical papers, presentations, and articles involving IDC staff and projects
2007
Planning, Design and Construction of Flat Panel Manufacturing Facilities, presentation by Ben Ighani to the FPD Taiwan 2005 flat panel technology exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan; July 2007
Profile on Berlex Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Project, Real Estate & Construction Review, July 2007
Profile on Oregon Department of State of Oregon Public Health Laboratory Project, Real Estate & Construction Review, July 2007
Economic Development Trends & Strategies for High-Technology Industries in China, presentation by Advanced Planning specialist Dick Sheehy to The China Forum sponsored by Area Development magazine, San Diego, California; June 2007
A Systems Analysis Methodology for Lower-Cost Lab Upgrades and Renovations, presentation by Jeff Murray of IDC Architects on an integrated assessment and design approach for research laboratories at Tradeline's Research Buildings 2007 symposium, San Diego, California; May 2007
Diff'rent Smokes For Diff'rent Folks, interview of CH2M HILL airflow modeling experts in Contamination Control magazine about the use of airflow modeling in the medical device manufacturing industry; May 2007
Technology Commercialization, presentation by CH2M HILL Director of Technology Michael O'Halloran to Circa '07, an international conference on research and technology commercialization sponsored by the AeA (formerly American Electronics Association) and the University at Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Albany, New York; May 2007
Integrated Physical Security, article in the Dubai Security Review magazine derived from Integrated Security Handbook co-authored by Shuki Einstein; May 2007
Seismic Response of Resonant Non-Structural Components, paper by Julia Miranda on the calculation of the seismic response for light resonant building components in the "Revista de Ingenieria Sismica" in conjunction with the National University of Mexico and the Mexican Society of Seismic Engineering; April 2007
Green Fabrication Workshop, participation in symposium sponsored by SEMATECH on measuring and promoting the benefits of sustainability to the microelectronics industry, Austin, Texas; March 2007
New Solar Cell Plant in Hillsboro May Usher in Better Times article in the Oregonian newspaper including quotes from CH2M HILL specialists on the prospects for growth in the solar industry; March 2007
Trends in Data Center Technology, presentation to the AFCOM Data Center World Spring 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada; March 2007
Trends in Data Center Technology, participation in panel presentation at Data Centres Europe 2007, London, England; March 2007
Filtration Strategies for Airborne Molecular Contamination, interview in CleanRooms magazine including quotes from Director of Technology Michael O'Halloran, Greg Karpick, and Nejat Babur; March 2007
Anatomy of a Fab Addition: IBM's B323 Annex, article in Solid State Technology magazine on the design of IBM's Building 323 Annex facility in East Fishkill, New York by John Henderson AIA of IDC Architects and IBM architect Ronald J. Lorefice; March 2007
Planning and Delivering Flat Panel Plants in China, article in the Asia/Pacific-China supplement of Solid State Technology magazine; March 2007
Lab Assessment: Tools and Processes for Assessing and Upgrading Outdated Labs, presentation by Jeff Murray of IDC Architects to Laboratory Design Conference Spring 2007, Phoenix, Arizona; March 2007
Hillsboro Maps High-Tech Path article in Oregonian newspaper on development of high-technology industry in Portland area including interview of CH2M HILL economic development expert Dick Sheehy; February 2007
Architects and Designers: High-tech Planning, Design, profile of CH2M HILL IDC in CleanRooms magazine; January 2007
Promoting Sustainable Design Around the World, presentation and participation in a panel discussion by Ed Vranizan on sustainability at the Gaining Sustainable Advantage: 5th Annual Leadership Summit, Portland, Oregon; January 2007
2006
Conference to Look at Impact of Luther Forest, article in the Glens Falls, New York Post Star on the Saratoga County Planning and Zoning Conference being headlined by advanced planning experts Dick Sheehy and Roger Pearson; December 2006
Greener Factories by Design, article in Portland, Oregon's Oregonian newspaper on IDC Architects projects involving sustainable design with a focus on a model Nike footwear factory in Vietnam; December 2006
Economic Development Strategies for High-Technology Industries, presentation by Advanced Planning specialist Dick Sheehy to the Best Practices for Economic Developers Consultants Forum sponsored by Area Development magazine, San Antonio, Texas; December 2006
Promos, profile in Taiwan Architect magazine on microelectronics manufacturing plant in Taiwan designed by CH2M HILL; December 2006
Northwest Construction 2006 Best of Awards, CH2M HILL Director of Operations Greg Young was profiled in NW Construction Magazine as one of the publication's distinguished panel of industry experts from Washington and Oregon judging entries for these awards, which recognize projects was based on technical skill, contribution to the community, the ability to overcome challenges, safety and innovation; December 2006
Consider Water Mist for Lab Fire Protection, article by Ernie Staley and Joe Deiss in R&D Magazine's 2007 Laboratory Design Handbook; November 2006
Hynix and STMicroelectronics Open Largest Semiconductor Complex in China, article in Semiconductor Fabtech about the opening of this 700,000-square-foot facility in Wuxi City, China designed by CH2M HILL and believed to be the largest facility of its kind in China; October 2006
Post-occupancy Evaluation of Advanced Materials Research Laboratory (AMRL), presentation by IDC Architects' Nathan Corser, David Groseclose, and Dr. Joseph W. Kolis of Clemson University on sustainable design for research laboratories to the Labs21 2006 Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas; October 2006
Planning for Sustainable Design, presentation by Ernie Staley of IDC Architects on sustainable design for research laboratories to the Labs21 2006 Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas; October 2006
Current Economic Development Trends and Competition, presentation by advanced planning expert Adam Youngbar to the Back to Business Annual Conference sponsored by the Oregon Economic Development Association, Eugene, Oregon; September 2006
Advanced Technology Commercialization and Economic Development, presentation by Michael O'Halloran to the Commercialization of NanoMaterials 2006 Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; September 2006
Aesthetics and Long-Term Lab Success, presentation by Jeff Murray to Lab Design Fall 2006 Conference, Boston, Massachusetts; September 2006
Semiconductor Plant Aims For High Sustainability, article in Engineering News Record magazine about the sustainability features of a new Texas Instruments 300mm semiconductor fab including interview of Project Manager Jim Carr; June 2006
Nanotechnology Raises Big Concerns, article on nanotechnology in Chemical Processing magazine including interview of Director of Technology Michael O'Halloran; June 2006
Tour and Presentation of Project Delivery for Washington's First Major Biotech Drug Factory, presentation by Peter Binn to the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) on the successful delivery of a Berlex plant to produce genetically engineered drugs, Seattle, Washington; June 2006
An Industry Sets Sights On $25M Facility, article in The Portland Business Journal on plans for a new Northwest Center for Manufacturing and Infrastructure Engineering designed by IDC Architects; May 2006
Using CFD Modeling to Minimize AMC Migration Within Contamination-Controlled Environments, presentation by Keith Kibbee to the Nano Science and Technology Institute (NSTI) Nanotech 2006 Conference, Boston, Massachusetts; May 2006
Molecular Probes Inc. Science Building J, profile of research laboratory project designed by IDC Architects in the Northwest Edition of Real Estate and Construction Review; April 2006
Full-Range Design/Builder Relies on Experience, profile of CH2M HILL IDC in CleanRooms magazine; March 2006
A New Lab Formula; New Approaches to Lab HVAC Schemes are Showing That Energy Efficiency and Proper Ventilation are Not Mutually Exclusive, article in Consulting Specifying Engineer magazine including an interview of IDC architect Jeff Murray; March 2006
Design Concerns For New Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and R&D Facilities, article co-authored by Jeff Murray and Will Hearn in Area Development magazine's Biotech Location Guide; March 2006
Aesthetics and the Lab Building: Is Beauty Worth The Investment?, presentation by IDC architect Jeff Murray to the INTERPHEX2006 symposium, New York City, New York; March 2006
2005
Cleaning Up After Katrina, article in CleanRooms magazine about strategies for cleanroom recovery from hurricane damage, including an interview of IDC Director of Technology Michael O'Halloran; December 2005
The Integrated Physical Security Handbook, handbook produced by the Homeland Defense Journal providing a comprehensive approach to facility security, including contributions by IDC co-authors Forrest Gist and Shuki Einstein and CH2M HILL co-authors Kim Bradley and Michael Chritton, Forrest Gist, Shuki Einstein; October 2005
Niche Market for Biotech Attracts Contractors with Specialized Skills, cover story in McGraw Hill's NW Construction magazine regarding IDC-designed facilities for Invitrogen in Eugene, Oregon and Berlex in Seattle, Washington; September 2005
Nanotechnology - Minimizing Airborne Molecular Contamination Prior to Facility Construction, article in Controlled Environments magazine by Steve Yellin and Keith Kibbee; September 2005
Through the Nano-Needle's Eye: Models, Examples, and a Template for the Successful Transition from R&D to Commercialization, presentation on the commercialization of new nanotechnology developments by Michael O'Halloran to the 2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show sponsored by the Nano Science and Technology Institute, Anaheim, California; May 2005
Taking a "Hidden Fortress" Security Approach to Facility Design and Construction, article by Shuki Einstein published in Access Control and Security Systems magazine; February 2005
Balancing People, Profits, and the Planet, article by Ed Vranizan of IDC architects in Commerce magazine produced by the Portland, Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce concerning sustainable architectural design; February 2005
Profiles in Excellence, article in the Daily Journal of Commerce magazine profiling IDC Architects' recognition as Oregon's second most outstanding architectural firm in the annual Daily Journal of Commerce Profiles of Excellence award program; January 2005