Appendix F
“Does design matter?” was the first question
asked by one person in the small Forest Service
group gathered in the Auditor’s Building
conference room in Washington, DC, in September
1996. That group had come together with a
charge from then-Director of Recreation,
Wilderness, and Heritage Resources, Lyle Laverty,
“to improve the identity, consistency, and quality
of USDA Forest Service recreation facilities.”
The intent was “to better serve our customers
and enhance the agency’s image as a quality
natural resource manager and leading outdoor
recreation provider.”
Does design really matter to a large multiple-use
resource management agency? There were many
indications that it did. Very early in the process
of development, the scope of the effort was
expanded by the then-acting Director of
Engineering, Gerald “Skip” Coghlan, to include
the agency’s administrative facilities. Over the
course of the next 3 years, the small group
became known as the Built Environment Image
Team (BEIT). The BEIT worked with hundreds of
employees throughout the Forest Service and
beyond, who in sum answered the question with
a resounding “YES!” Without that involvement,
the Built Environment Image Guide (BEIG)
would not have turned out as it did. The BEIT
and everyone involved shaped the guide with
their questions and ideas, and with their art
and inspiration, but mostly with their dedication
and caring. They are acknowledged here for their
contributions to this guide. Their true reward will
come with steady improvement of Forest Service
facilities on the ground, over time. That is how
the question will truly be answered.
The following were among those who contributed
to the preparation of the Built Environment Image
Guide:
THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
IMAGE TEAM (BEIT)
The BEIT (pronounced Be-it) evolved from the
“small group” described above and served as the
driving force for the project. They developed the
scope and overall approach of the guide, selected
consultants and reviewers, wrote much of the
content, and edited the rest. It was a high
spirited and dedicated team, representing
diversity in expertise, geographical location, and
most of all, opinion. Every point and question
was subject to rigorous examination and debate
(at least once), but always with respect and
best intentions for the end products. It is often
said that the process can be as important as the
product. The BEIT will remember both with pride.
James S. Bedwell, Chief Landscape Architect,
National Headquarters, Recreation, Wilderness,
and Heritage Resources (Team Leader)
Marcus Anderson, Facilities Program Leader,
Pacific Northwest Region
Ted Coffman, Forest Recreation Staff Officer,
Southern Region, George Washington &
Jefferson National Forests
Anna Jones Crabtree, Forest Engineer, Rocky
Mountain Region, Bighorn National Forest
Jurgen Hess, Planning and Design Staff Officer,
Pacific Northwest Region, Columbia River Gorge
National Scenic Area
Maurice Hoelting, Regional Architect,
Southern Region
Josiah Kim, National Facilities Program Leader,
National Headquarters, Engineering
Ron Yates, Forest Landscape Architect,
Northern Region, Lewis & Clark National Forest,
Gene Zimmerman, Forest Supervisor,
Pacific Southwest Region,
San Bernardino National Forest
STRATEGIC ADVISORS FOR THE
BUILT ENVIRONMENT (SABE)
The SABE (from the Spanish verb, “to know”)
was made up of regional directors of two of the
program areas most directly involved in the
planning and design of facilities-engineering and
recreation. Their purpose was to provide counsel
to the BEIT on how to successfully integrate, or
inculturate, the concepts and approach of the
guide into the Forest Service’s normal modes of
operation and program of work. This included
content, rollout, training, and linkage to other
units, such as the Technology and Development
Centers.
Al Koschmann, Director of Engineering,
Southwestern Region
Bob Ross, Director of Recreation,
Intermountain Region
John Shilling, Associate Regional Forester,
Public Services, Pacific Southwest Region
Glenda Wilson, Director of Engineering,
Rocky Mountain Region
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ADVISORS
The National Park Service lent their considerable
experience and expertise in the area of facility
planning and design through the involvement of
two key individuals in the early stages of the
process. Appreciation is extended to Charles
Clapper, Director of the Denver Service Center,
and Linda Morey, Branch Chief, for supporting
this involvement, which included selection of
consultants, critical feedback on the overall
approach, and document review.
Carol Whipple, Senior Landscape Architect and
Ethan Carr, Landscape Architecture Historian,
at the Denver Service Center also provided
expertise.
BEIG CONSULTANTS
A critical juncture in the process of developing the
BEIG was the decision to develop representative
examples of regional architectural character types,
richly illustrated. In order to achieve this, it was
decided to hold a series of design workshops, or
“charettes” around the country. A consultant
group led by OZ Architecture of Denver & Boulder,
CO, was selected to lead and facilitate the
charettes. In leading the charettes, developing
research and content in advance, graphically
capturing participants’ ideas, and writing the
content of Chapters 3 & 4, the OZ team brought
continuous excellence, enthusiasm, and
professionalism to the process.
Architects:
K. David Carson, OZ Architecture
Rick Petersen, OZ Architecture
Landscape Architects:
Dick Marshall, DHM Design Corp.
Roger Burkart, DHM Design Corp.
Writer:
Michael Leccese, Fountainhead Communications
Illustrator:
Stan Doctor
Architectural Historians:
Joan Draper, Ph.D., University of Colorado
Judith Robinson, Robinson & Associates
Terri Myers, Hardy, Heck, Moore & Myers
Leland Roth, University of Oregon
Polly Chase-Harrell, Boston Affiliates, Inc.
THE CHARETTE TEAMS
Five charettes were held around the country
to define the number and coverage of the
“provinces,” or areas of the country with
common environmental and cultural influences
on architectural style; provide primary input
on the most important influences on design
in the province; and develop the architectural
character type(s) that fit best within the
province and also within the culture of the
Forest Service. Participants were asked to
bring with them examples of “good” and “bad”
design within the area, along with their
experience, expertise, enthusiasm, and open
minds. The province coordinators performed
tedious work in developing much of the
background material, as well as the logistics
for the charettes. Thanks to all of them, the
charettes were productive, fun, and learning
experiences for everyone.
SOUTHEAST COASTAL AND SOUTHEAST
MOUNTAINS PROVINCES
Ted Coffman, George Washington & Jefferson,
National Forests*
Bill Speer, Southern Region*
Quentin Bass, Cherokee National Forest
Tom Chappell, Southern Region
Paul Dore, Mount Rogers National Recreation
Area
Steve Hendricks, Cherokee National Forest
Maurice Hoelting, Southern Region
Carolyn Hoffmann, Chattahoochee-Oconee
National Forest
Jim Holbrook, Southern Region
Bill Hughes, Southern Region
Clara Johnson, National Forests in Mississippi
Joe Meadows, Cherokee National Forest
Victor Mercado, Caribbean National Forest
David Wagner, George Washington & Jefferson
National Forests
Randy Warbington, Southern Region
Heber Williams, National Forests in Florida
SOUTHWESTERN PROVINCE
Jeff Saari, Southwestern Region*
Jeni Bradley, Pacific Southwest Region
John Grosvenor, Pacific Southwest Region
Jeff Klas, Southwestern Region
Al Koschmann, Southwestern Region
Kurt Kretvix, Southwestern Region
Debby Kriegel, Coronado National Forest
Bill Larsen, Southwestern Region
Deborah MacIvor, Apache-Sitgreaves National
Forest
Art Mathias, Coconino National Forest
Mike McIntyre, Angeles National Forest
Joe Meade, Southwestern Region
Chuck Richmond, Pacific Southwest Region
Dan Salcido, Pacific Southwest Region
Tina Terrell, Tonto National Forest
Dennis Trujillo, Santa Fe National Forest
Ramiro Villalvazo, Angeles National Forest
Gene Zimmerman, San Bernardino National
Forest
* Province Coordinator
NORTH PACIFIC PROVINCE
Marcus Anderson, Pacific Northwest Region*
Jurgen Hess, Pacific Northwest Region*
Sara Baldwin, Alaska Region
Gary Bartlett, Rogue River National Forest
Kimberly Bown, Pacific Northwest Region
Nancy Diaz, Mt. Hood National Forest
Steve Hennig, Chugach National Forest
Roberta Hilbruner, Pacific Northwest Region
Stan Hinatsu, Pacific Northwest Region
Robert King, Pacific Southwest Region
Jeff Lalande, Rogue River National Forest
Nora Laughlin, Alaska Region
Tom Lockhart, Pacific Northwest Region
Linda Lux, Pacific Southwest Region
Mike Miller, Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest
Meg Mitchell, Alaska Region
Dom Monaco, Tongass National Forest
Jerry Mosier, Klamath National Forest
Beth Pendleton, Alaska Region
Dick Sawaya, Willamette National Forest
Terry Skorheim, Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie National
Forest
Terry Slider, Pacific Northwest Region
Richard Sowa, Pacific Northwest Region
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Jaime Stone, Umpqua National Forest
E. Gail Throop, Pacific Northwest Region
James Wolfe, Alaska Region
GREAT LAKES & NEW ENGLAND PROVINCES
Daryl Dean, Chequamegon/Nicolet National Forest*
Lisa Whitcomb, Eastern Region*
Larry Anderson, Eastern Region
David Dercks, Eastern Region
John Jakel, Eastern Region
Dennis Jones, Eastern Region
David Lary, Green Mountain/Finger Lakes NFs
Frank Leoni, Superior National Forest
George Lundy, Eastern Region
Walt Okstad, Superior National Forest
Dennis Parker, Chippewa National Forest
Greg Porter, Allegheny National Forest*
Rick Short, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Roger Tremont, Eastern Region
Martha Twarkins, Green Mountain/Finger Lakes
NFs
Francisco Valenzuela, Rocky Mountain Region
Gerry Xavier, Eastern Region
Ron Yates, Lewis & Clark National Forest
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AND
GREAT PLAINS PROVINCES
Wilden Moffet, Intermountain Region*
Stan Specht, Rocky Mountain Region*
Steven Brink, Intermountain Region
Connie Clementson, Grand Mesa-Uncompagre-
Gunnison NFs
Anna Jones Crabtree, Bighorn National Forest
Chris Hartman, Intermountain Region
David Hatch, Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Ron Klouzek, Pike & San Isabel National Forests
Margaret Lincoln, Kootenai National Forest
Oswaldo Mino, Northern Region
Bob Ross, Intermountain Region
Bill Schleining, Black Hills National Forest
Bob Sieger, San Juan/Rio Grande National Forest
Pat Thomas, Flathead National Forest
Deb Tiller, Caribou National Forest
Neal Weierback, Pike & San Isabel NFs and
Cimarron & Comanche NG
Gordon Williams, Intermountain Region
Glenda Wilson, Rocky Mountain Region
Corey Wong, Arapaho National Forest
Terry Wong, Rocky Mountain Region
* Province Coordinator
OTHER CONTRIBUTORS
Sonja Beavers, National Headquarters,
Office of Communication, for overall publication
guidance and contracting of editing
Tom Iraci, Photographer, Pacific Northwest Region,
for collecting, selecting, and shooting the
remaining photos in the guide
Nora Laughlin, Regional Landscape Architect,
Alaska Region, for final review and guidance
toward final publication
Janet Stubbe, Landscape Architect, Allegheny National Forest, development of Section 508 Accessible Version.
Babatunde Oyewole, Landscape Architect Trainee, National Forests in Mississippi, development assistant of Section 508 Accessible Version. Leslie Myers, USDA Office of Communications,
Design Division, for development of the
graphic layout, contracting, and art direction
George Avalos, USDA Office of Communications,
Design Division, for development of the graphic
layout, contracting, and art direction.
Jerry Williams, Historian, National Headquarters,
for the historic photos in Chapter 1
And finally, for continuing support and funding
through the completion of the BEIG:
Dennis E. Bschor, Director of Recreation,
Heritage, and Wilderness Resources,
National Headquarters
Vaughn Strokes, Director of Engineering,
National Headquarters
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