dh2w inc. architecture-planning

dh2w, inc. architecture-planning in Michigan City, IN aspires to fulfill the vision of its principle, Roger F. Potratz, who for over 40 years has been promoting energy efficient building through sensible design. dh2w, inc, architecture – planning believes in designing affordable projects which are aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscious. We have also been awarded the U.S. Department of Energy Conservation Award for 1985-1986. The original company “dh2w architecture-engineering, inc.” was established in 1971 as the partnership of two architects, Hal Driggs and Jerry Hyndman, and two engineers, Pat Haas, a civil engineer and Ray Warren, a mechanical engineer. The acronym “dh2w” was derived from the first letter of the last names of the founding partners – Driggs, Hyndman, Haas, and Warren. The company was created to formalize a partnership between the individual practices to provide a full-service company for projects requiring all of the professional services provided by the individual disciplines. In its original form, the firm is was responsible for the design of many projects in Northern Indiana while based in its original office space at 705 Franklin Square in Michigan City, Indiana. In 2003, an existing building was purchased and remodeled at 813 Franklin Square, roughly a block south of the original space that the company had occupied for over 30 years. To date, dh2w has amassed an extensive portfolio of work, encompassing all types of projects, from small residential additions to complete industrial complexes. As we move into the future, dh2w will continue to provide the highest quality design and consistently deliver successful projects