Architecture Archives

5 Lessons Learned from “Broken Glass” by Alex Beam

by Habib Ansari | Jul 1, 2021 | Architecture, Blog Post

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the iconic Farnsworth House located in Plano, Illinois. Designed by renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the house is the epitome of the International Style he is known for. His minimalist design philosophy is especially...

The Village of Pingree Grove Breaks Ground

by Michael Peskind | Jul 24, 2018 | Architecture, Engineering, Kluber Architects + Engineers, News, Projects

Pingree Grove Municipal Center Groundbreaking Ceremony The Village of Pingree Grove held their groundbreaking ceremony for the new Municipal Center. It was an opportunity for the Village to introduce the new project site to the community. The new 27,000SF facility,...

Decoding the Acronyms of the Architecture and Engineering Industries

by Kluber, Inc. | Jun 13, 2017 | Architecture, Blog Post, Engineering

From certifications to industry associations, the architecture and engineering fields are full of acronyms. There are countless licenses and accreditations architecture and engineering professionals must hold in order to be successful, and these accreditations are...

Creating a Hands on Experience at Elgin Community College in Building A

by Michael Peskind | Feb 6, 2015 | Architecture, Kluber Architects + Engineers, News

Building A at Elgin Community College gives students a hands on experience and training that they might not find anywhere else in state. With its advanced technology, Building A will give the students authentic skills that will help them in real life situations....

On Being an Architect

by Michael Peskind | Apr 25, 2013 | Architecture, Blog Post

Whenever I go to a party and someone asks, “what do you do?” and I say that I am an architect the response is typically, “that is really cool” or “I had once considered being an architect myself.” However, the profession of...

The Importance of Building Individual Bridges, Literally and Professionally

by Michael Peskind | Dec 4, 2012 | Architecture, Blog Post

Recently I enjoyed working with my son’s Cub Scout Webelos den as they pursue their Scientist and Engineer Achievements. To satisfy part of the requirements, the boys visited the Kluber Architects + Engineers office. Their visit had two goals: to...