Buchart Horn, Inc.

Shaping the built environment with precision, creativity, and purpose since 1945

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About the firm

Founded in 1945, Buchart Horn, Inc. is a full-service international engineering and architecture practice with offices across the Eastern United States and Germany. As one of the first professional consulting organizations to integrate engineering and architecture under one roof, it delivers water resources engineering, architecture, building design, and transportation engineering to local, state, and federal government clients as well as private sector organizations. Buchart Horn is recognized for deep expertise in municipal facilities, educational buildings, bridge infrastructure, and environmental or water projects.

Established
1945
Team
Large
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

Scott E. RussellPresident

Charles L. Kinney, Jr.Chief Operating Officer

W. Scott LoercherVice President of Architecture

Jay A. SaboVice President of Transportation

Capabilities

Water Resources Engineering

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Delivers comprehensive civil, environmental, and utility solutions to help protect public health and local ecosystems.

  • Wastewater treatment plant engineering

    Engineering treatment facilities with advanced systems for modern purification and capacity requirements.

  • Water distribution and collection systems

    Designing piping networks, pump stations, and storage infrastructure for reliable municipal utility service.

  • Stormwater management and green infrastructure

    Implementing drainage solutions and sustainable ecology features to mitigate flooding and runoff.

  • Emerging contaminant treatment

    Deploying technical processes to target and remove synthetic compounds from public water supplies.

  • Regulatory compliance and permitting support

    Assisting utility operators and municipalities with environmental standards and documentation.

Architecture and Building Design

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Creates functional, creative, and sustainable spaces that serve public and community functions.

  • Municipal and public safety facilities

    Planning secure and highly operational police, fire, and emergency medical service facilities.

  • Educational facility architecture

    Creating optimized learning environments for K-12 school districts and higher education campuses.

  • Healthcare and community buildings

    Designing local clinical spaces, cultural venues, and neighborhood gathering centers.

  • Adaptive reuse and historic preservation

    Rehabilitating historic structures to integrate modern safety and utilities while preserving heritage.

  • Sustainable building planning

    Integrating energy efficiency, eco-friendly materials, and LEED standards into building plans.

Transportation Engineering

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Provides infrastructure planning, design, and management to keep people and cargo safely connected.

  • Highway and roadway design

    Engineering safe, high-capacity corridors and local roads to meet modern traffic demands.

  • Bridge engineering and rehabilitation

    Analyzing, repairing, or replacing structural bridge crossings for highway and transit networks.

  • Airport planning

    Designing runway systems, taxiways, and terminal-area infrastructure for aviation facilities.

  • Multimodal corridor planning

    Developing transit and pedestrian-friendly pathways that accommodate multiple modes of travel.

  • Traffic studies and mobility planning

    Analyzing traffic patterns and signal systems to optimize local and regional transit flow.

Building Systems Engineering

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Integrates mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for high-performing municipal and educational facilities.

  • Mechanical engineering

    Designing HVAC and plumbing systems for internal climate control and environmental efficiency.

  • Electrical engineering

    Engineering electrical distribution, interior lighting, and emergency backup systems.

  • Structural engineering

    Analyzing and detailing stable frameworks for commercial, public, and institutional buildings.

Planning and Environmental Services

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Coordinates geographic information, watershed analysis, and community plans to guide development.

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Mapping and analyzing spatial data to support municipal decision-making and infrastructure management.

  • Watershed restoration and modeling

    Developing models and restoration strategies for local creeks and environmental ecosystems.

  • Community master planning

    Creating long-term growth and facility development plans for boroughs and townships.

Industries

Water Resources · Wastewater · Water Supply · Highways & Roads · Bridges · Airports · Education · Public Safety · Healthcare · Government · Federal · Defense · Utilities

Projects

I-40/I-240 Interchange Improvements, Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN · Highways & Roads · Client: Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)

Project details

Phase II design of the I-40/I-240 interchange improvements in Shelby County, Tennessee. The project was designed to accommodate over 350,000 vehicles daily by 2035 and at $109 million was the largest single job bid by TDOT at the time of award.

Codorus Creek Beautification Initiative, York, PA

York, PA · Water Resources · Client: City of York

Project details

Waterway beautification and floodplain restoration project along Codorus Creek through the City of York, addressing historic encroachment on the 279-square-mile watershed.

State College Borough Public Works Complex, State College, PA

State College, PA · Public Safety · Client: Borough of State College

Project details

Architectural and engineering services for a new Municipal Public Works Service Maintenance Facility including vehicle storage, administration building, automatic vehicle wash with water recycling, and upgraded materials storage. Sustainable design focused on energy efficiency, stormwater management, and reduced emissions.

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