about : Kane and Johnson Architects

Kane and Johnson Architects is a firm focused on Architectural, Interior, and Environmental Design.  By emphasizing design, we become the best advocates possible for our Clients.

Our design team’s strength is its ability to design successful spaces while keeping functional needs, value (cost-efficiency), and sustainability principles (green-building) in mind throughout the design and construction process. 

Our design team features the experience, qualifications, and skills of the following:

 

David I Kane
Principal Architect : (view resume)

 

David graduated in 1974 from the University of Minnesota with degrees in Architecture and Environmental Design. His many years of experience on hundreds of building projects are invaluable in providing the company with the foundation needed for successful project design and construction.

 

Education

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor Environmental Design, 1973
Bachelor of Architecture, 1974

Registration/Certificates

Registered Architect:

  • Minnesota, 1976 (no. 12430)
  • Iowa, 1978
  • Wisconsin, 2000
  • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Certificate Holder

Certified Interior Designer:

  • Minnesota, #C00870

Current EPA AHERA Certifications:

  • Asbestos Project Designer

Minnesota Certification:

  • Asbestos Project Designer (AD2981)
Employment Experience

Kane and Johnson Architects, Inc. (1974-present)
Austin (through 1993), Rochester and St. Paul MN

  • Assumed the Presidency of the firm in 1975
  • Oversaw the expansion of the firm, to offices in Rochester and St. Paul
  • Built specialty areas of expertise in the following:
    • General Architecture: providing services to corporate, private, public and institutional clients.  Projects include churches, office buildings, schools, private housing (multi- and custom single-family), manufacturing, industrial, health care, etc.
    • Adaptive Reuse and Remodeling of Existing Buildings
    • Maintenance, Repair, Code Compliance (including ADA), Fire Code, energy audits and upgrades, masonry repair, window and roof replacements, restoration of historical buildings, etc.

Warren W. Kane, Architect (1974-1975) Austin, MN

Served as Intern Architect with responsibilities in Marketing, Project Design, Construction Documents.

 

 

Vern Johnson
Director, Environmental Divison : (view resume)

 

Vern joined David in 1989, heading up the daily operation of the Environmental Division Office in St. Paul. Having received a degree in Industrial Education from Bemidji State University, Vern has specialized in asbestos surveys and abatement design since the early 1980’s. He is a highly respected professional in this field, recognized for his talent throughout the Midwest.

Education

Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota (1968)
B.S. (Cum Laude), Major: Industrial Education, Minor: History

Licenses/Certificates

Current EPA AHERA Certifications:

  • Asbestos Project Designer
  • Asbestos Management Planner
  • Asbestos Building Inspector

Other Certifications:

  • Certified Environmental Inspector (CEI)
  • Minnesota Certified Asbestos Project Designer (AD788)
  • Minnesota Certified Asbestos Management Planner (AM788)
  • Minnesota Certified Asbestos Building Inspector (AI788)
Courses/Seminars

Lake States Environmental (1998 - present)
-AHERA Building Inspector/Management Planner Refresher Course

Lake States Environmental (1996 - present)
-AHERA Project Designer Refresher Course

7th Annual Midwest Conference and Symposium on Indoor Air Quality and Mold; Minneapolis, MN (January 2001)

Midwest Environmental Consulting  (1999)
-EPA Lead Inspector Refresher Course

University of Illinois - Chicago (1997 - 1999)
EPA Approved Lead Inspector

Employment Experience

Kane and Johnson Architects, Inc., (1989-Present) St. Paul, MN
Director of Environmental Division

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Environmental Division Office in St. Paul, Construction Documents used in asbestos and other hazardous materials abatement projects,management of abatement projects, interfacing with other consulting/contracting firms, and conducting field and in-house meetings. 

Environet, Inc - DCE, (1987-1989) Minneapolis, MN
Vice President of Engineering

Responsible for the design and management of asbestos abatement projects, surveys and management plans.  Responsible for cost-based estimating system.  Coordinated efforts of operations and estimating departments with Industrial Hygiene personnel.  Wrote procedures for asbestos removal techniques.  Overall supervision of abatement projects and Federal/State agency notifications.

Affiliations

Environmental Information Association (1992 - 2000).
National Asbestos Council (1989-1991).
Instrument Society of America (1981-1986).
Rules Committee For Minnesota Dept of Health (1994, 1995, 1996)

 

 

Lindsey R. Scurlock, Architect, LEED AP
Project Designer/Manager (view resume)

 

With a professional degree in Architecture from Iowa State University (2004), Lindsey joined Kane and Johnson Architects in the fall of 2005 and received Minnesota Architectural Registration in 2010. Lindsey is involved in many projects, from initial interviews through construction. She is also active in the company’s business development activities. Her dedication to Clients and design is evident in all aspects of her daily activities.

Education

Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Bachelor of Architecture, Professional Degree Program
Graduation: May 2004 (with Distinction)
Rome Study Abroad Program, Spring 2003

Registration/Certificates

Registered Architect:

  • Minnesota, 2010 (no. 48050) US Green Building Council:
  • LEED AP, 2008
Education Honors

National Merit Scholar – Iowa State Scholarship Recipient
Thomas J. Watson Scholarship Recipient (I.B.M.)
Top 2% – College of Design Class
National Collegiate Scholar

Dean’s List
Leadership Opportunities

Iowa State Architectural Organization (ISAO) member
American Institute of Architectural Students (AIAS) member
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
Mission work, Zambia, Summer 2000
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
Commercial Building Council – Rochester Area Builders
Greater Rochester Rotary International Service, Chair 2007

Employment Experience

Kane and Johnson Architects, Inc. Rochester, MN (2005-present)
Intern Architect

Responsibilities:

  • Work with Principal on Programming, Schematic Design, and Design Development of many projects.
  • Construction Documents, Shop Drawings.
  • Code Analysis.
  • Assist in Business Development Activities.

Project Experience:

  • Rochester Assembly of God, Rochester MN
  • St. Mary of the Lake, Lake City MN
  • St. John’s Catholic Church, Foley MN
  • Knutson Construction Services, Rochester MN
  • Civic League Day Nursery, Rochester MN
  • Grace Baptist Church, Owatonna MN
  • Schaeffer Academy, Rochester MN
  • Kasson-Mantorville Schools ISD #204, Kasson MN
  • Hole in the Wall Casino, Danbury WI
  • Steele County Historical Society, Owatonna MN
  • Spray Control Systems, Inc., Office Building, Blooming Prairie MN
  • Church of St. John the Evangelist, Rochester MN
  • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls MN

 

 

We would be glad to answer any questions you might have about a project you have in mind, or one that is still in the “idea” stage. Please call our office to speak with one of us directly. You can find our personal e-mails under Our People.

 

   


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2460 Hwy 63 No, Suite 100
Rochester, MN 55906
P. 507 288 1839
F. 507 288 1830
2469 University Ave. W.
St. Paul, MN 55114
P. 651 644 8224
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