Cromwell Architects Engineers

Energy resilience ensures an organization has a reliable and regular supply of energy and contingency measures in place in the event of a power failure. Beyond energy, water is becoming equally important. Take a look at the winter storms in…

A safe return to school for all is the ultimate goal with school district facility upgrades through a new federally funded program, Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER). Meeting the needs of the schools to support students, educators, prevent…

Infrastructure investment reflects our economic and cultural priorities. There have been several recent reports that illustrate the condition of Arkansas’ aging roads, bridges, dams, etc. Rather than focus just on the obvious physical conditions, we now need to consider the…

The Legacy Center in West Dumas is working to transform the lives of rural people forever by addressing education opportunities, workforce development, food insecurity, and housing affordability. Rev. Arthur Hunt, along with community leaders Linda Hunt Rogers and Annette Cowen…

An important piece of telling the story of school desegregation in Arkansas is in the works through the Hoxie: The First Stand Civil Rights Museum. This museum will share true stories of courageous leadership, personal accountability, and collective respect for…

Cromwell Architects Engineers recently celebrated its 135th consecutive year in business and history with the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion through an interview with Governor Asa Hutchinson and a private mansion tour with First Lady Susan Hutchinson. Governor Hutchinson and Cromwell former CEO,…

If mobility is good then more mobility must be better.  This is the philosophy underlying the continued growth of our Interstate Highway System.  It may be overly simplified, but the alternatives are far more difficult to understand when accounting for…

When Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. took office, one of his goals was to streamline the planning, zoning and development process. In what can be seen as a major win for the city, in May 2020, sweeping changes were…

In the current COVID-19 environment, building ventilation has vaulted from a causal talking point to pointed evaluation of indoor environments, particularly in health care and education. Terminology like Air Changes per Hour (ACH), percentage of outdoor air, and ventilation effectiveness…

Building design has a critical role to play in reopening schools that are safer, healthier, and support the well-being of students. It is important to consider that immediate solutions do not preclude a long-term approach. The current pandemic has added…