CSHQA

CSHQA is a full-service design firm in the western United States specializing in architecture, engineering and interior design. Established in 1889 in Boise, Idaho, CSHQA is now one of the northwest's architectural and engineering firms, with projects nationwide.

History
CSHQA began in 1889 as a one-man, one-room office when William S. Campbell, a Scotsman educated at the School of Architecture in Edinburgh, moved to Boise to practice architecture.

As years passed and more architects joined the firm, the name changed to reflect the additional partners. In 1979, it was known as Cline Smull Hamill Quintieri Associates and in 1985 it was shortened to CSHQA.

Innovation and sustainable design
CSHQA has been a leader in energy efficiency since the 1970s, receiving recognition for Boise's Amity Elementary School, which appeared on a 1979 cover of Time for its forward-thinking design. This earth-covered school is situated above ground but covered by 2 ft of earth, with lawn and shrubs growing on top. Solar panels and other energy-efficient elements were also included in the design.

In 1985, the firm received international acclaim for building the energy-efficient Liberty Elementary School in Boise introduced energy-saving concepts such as solar energy and controllable electronics that took advantage of daylighting. The revolutionary design also entailed berming the earth up to the window sills to conserve energy needed for heating and cooling the building.

CSHQA began membership in the U.S. Green Building Council in 2001. Some of the firm's LEED Certified projects include the Chobani Office Building and Global R&D Center, the CSHQA Boise headquarters, and the Klamath Falls Armed Forces Reserve Center.

CSHQA has also designed several Whole Foods Markets which have been awarded Green Globes by the Green Building Initiative.

Offices

 * 200 W Broad St, Boise, Idaho
 * 701 University Ave, Ste 210, Sacramento, California
 * 2696 S Colorado Blvd, Ste 525, Denver, Colorado
 * 6301 Gaston Ave, West Tower, Ste 1134, Dallas, Texas

Selected projects

 * Idanha Hotel, Boise, ID
 * Boise Art Museum expansion
 * Morrison-Knudsen world headquarters, Boise, ID
 * Kibbie Dome, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
 * Boise State University Pavilion, Boise, ID
 * C-130 hangars, Idaho Air National Guard, Boise, ID
 * C.W. Moore Plaza, Boise, ID
 * Boise Airport terminal expansion, Boise, ID


 * Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport terminal, Medford, OR
 * Grant County Regional Airport terminal, John Day, OR
 * Fresno Yosemite International Airport terminal expansion, Fresno, CA
 * Lithia Motors, Idaho, Texas, Alaska, South Dakota
 * Idaho State Capitol renovation, Boise, ID    Received AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Merit Award 2011
 * New/remodeled K-12 schools for Nampa School District
 * Tamarack Resort Discovery Center, Donnelly, ID