Rhodes, AIA to GLMV Architecture, Inc. With the creation of this studio, GLMV Zoos proudly serves zoological clients nationwide. GLMV is a full-service firm of more than 90 people dedicated to the practice of architecture and related services. The firm and its clients are involved in a variety of challenging, technically demanding projects, which require creativity, competence, and care. With well
over 40 years of experience, the firm’s actual history dates back to 1919. From offices in Wichita, Kansas City and Houston, GLMV conveniently and efficiently serves its clients throughout the nation. Services of GLMV include planning, landscape architecture, and interior design. The firm maintains a strong commitment to sustainable design, employing 20 LEED professionals. GLMV serves local, state, and national clients in the zoological, governmental, corporate, industrial, aviation, educational, healthcare, and food service fields. Rhodes’ passion and depth of experience with zoo design, coupled with GLMV’s resources and full range of services, provide clients with the trusted expertise necessary for a great zoo experience. Zoological planning and design services:
• Architecture
• Landscape architecture
• Interior design
• Master planning
• Land use studies
• Needs analysis
• Cost analysis and estimating
• Design visualization
• LEED consulting and implementation
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance studies
Project types:
• Animal habitat and exhibit design
• Aquarium design
• Animal health facility design
• Environmental education/learning centers including classrooms, assembly spaces, early childhood education facilities
• Guest amenities design such as guest arrival and entry facilities, retail and gift buildings, restaurant and concessions, parking and guest comfort facilities
• Recreation and amusement planning including amphitheaters, playgrounds, small-gauge train facilities, carousels, and water-based play.
