ZMM Architects and Engineers’ Director of Interior Design Carly Chapman recently received the Accredited Learning Environments Planner (ALEP) designation, a mark of excellence developed to reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a competent educational facility planner. The ALEP credential was designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and identify those in the educational environment industry who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of e

ZMM Architects and Engineers, a proud sponsor of the WV Scholar program for nearly a decade, was honored to be at West Virginia Wesleyan College on Thursday, June 26, 2025 for the WV Scholar awards luncheon where the recipient of a full-ride scholarship and other scholarship awards were announced. Congratulations to all of the finalists – all with bright futures ahead! We wish all the best to all of the finalists. In the interview from MetroNews Talkline below, we share with Dave Wilson an

The article below was originally published by WCHS-TV. Some spelling errors from the original article have been made in the reproduction of the story below. CLENDENIN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The construction of a Kanawha County school won its designers an award from the West Virginia chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Clendenin Elementary School was among thousands of structures destroyed by catastrophic flooding in 2016. Students spend years in portable classrooms until a permanent fac

The firm receives three awards for two projects – Clendenin Elementary School and Coopers Rock State Forest Stargazing Cabins. Charleston, W.Va. – During the West Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Annual Awards Gala and Scholarship Benefit on May 3, 2025, ZMM Architects and Engineers was recognized with three awards, which brings the firm’s number of awards received since 2005 to a total of 27, an achievement unrivaled in West Virginia. The AIA WV awards are re

We are proud of our work with Kanawha County Schools and Kanawha County Board of Education. We are excited to continue our work together to create a new state-of-the-art school in Eastern Kanawha County. Read more about the project in the MetroNews article below. By Aaron Parker CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The Kanawha County Board of Education is moving forward with plans for a brand-new elementary school, which will serve four communities on the eastern end of the county. Plans were able to get under

ZMM submitted nine outstanding projects for consideration in this year’s AIA WV Awards. We are very proud of all of the work we do and are especially honored that these exceptional projects could become award-winning projects. Renovation and restoration submissions include the WV Health Right East End Expansion, which helped increase efficiency and capacity for WV Health Right and allowed them to enhance their services. Cedar Grove Elementary School transformed the school into a modern, effici

“We show every single day why design is important.” In this interview for the Joe Justice Organization video series and podcast, our Director of Interior Design Carly Chapman shares why she’s passionate about the work we do at ZMM, how and why the firm is growing, and what makes us stand out. We care deeply about the everyday needs of all who experience the spaces we design and focus on how it’s going to work for them day-to-day. Check out this compelling and engaging interview w

ZMM Architects and Engineers is proud to have donated more than $300,000 in 2024 to support organizations dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational landscapes across West Virginia, Virginia, and Ohio. “We believe that a strong community is the foundation for growth and success,” said Adam R. Krason, Principal and Architect at ZMM Architects and Engineers. “Our team of more than 65 professionals is dedicated to making a difference, and we are proud to be able to collaborate with o

ZMM Architects and Engineers is proud to announce the establishment of an endowed scholarship fund with a contribution of $120,000 to the Marshall University Foundation, aimed at supporting engineering students from West Virginia. The scholarship was unveiled Thursday, October 10, 2024 in the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall Rotunda at Marshall University in Huntington. During the event, representatives from ZMM Architects and Engineers, Marshall University, and the Marshall University Foundation s

Recently on the Neighborgall Construction Company podcast, ZMM Principal and Architect David Ferguson, AIA, REFP, shared insights about the important role architects play in construction and how ZMM Architects and Engineers is building legacies across the state. David discusses the origins of his passion for the architecture industry and how his dedication to helping clients and bringing projects to life continues to drive him today. Check out the full episode.