Archives February 2026

Nestled on 240 pristine acres within the expansive 8,100-acre Moonlight Basin landscape, One&Only Moonlight Basin is gracefully bordered by the protected wilderness of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The resort’s elegantly designed lodges and cabins are thoughtfully scattered among dense pine groves, framing breathtaking, ever-present views of iconic Montana landmarks—Lone Peak, Fan Mountain, and the Spanish Peaks—ensuring that every moment is enveloped in spectacular alpine scenery.

Set amid Montana’s legendary mountain terrain, One&Only Moonlight Basin delivers adventure in every season. Winter brings access to Big Sky Resort’s renowned, uncrowded slopes, drawing skiers and snowboarders to world-class terrain. As the seasons shift from spring through fall, the landscape transforms, inviting guests to explore hiking trails, mountain biking routes, kayaking on pristine waters, and world-famous fly fishing amid ever-changing vistas.

Designed in deep harmony with the surrounding wilderness, the resort shares its borders with the habitats of diverse wildlife, including grizzly bears—protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Aspire at Spanish Peaks is designed to create a welcoming, modern, active community space for this family-oriented resort near Big Sky, Montana. Built on a sloping brownfield site, Aspire is designed to uniquely fit its rugged mountain setting—capturing sweeping views while minimizing environmental impact through strategic reductions in embodied carbon, energy consumption, and water use. The building’s orientation harnesses passive solar gain and optimizes on-site power generation, all while serving as a gateway and trailhead to the endless slopes and trails of the surrounding Rocky Mountain wilderness.

Location

Big Sky, Montana

Project Size

27,840 sf

Logan Health Medical Center, the flagship hospital of Logan Health, is a 192-bed acute care regional referral center, offering full spectrum of healthcare services one might only expect of a large metropolitan area. Logan Health Medical Center is especially well known for its programs in cardiovascular care, oncology, neuroscience and spine care, orthopedics, women’s health, surgical care, pediatrics and behavioral health provided by more than 500 physicians and 3,000 employees. Steeped in a rich and rewarding history, Logan Health Medical Center believes in advancing medicine and enhancing care for all the communities and people we serve.

Nestled in the beautiful Flathead Valley of northwestern Montana, Logan Health Medical Center is a pleasant surprise. Our hospital offers a level of care one might only expect of a large metropolitan area, including:

• A comprehensive cancer program, accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
• A wide range of orthopedic services and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons
• An expansive neuroscience and spine program
• A gynecological surgery program including advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• A comprehensive cardiovascular program including a cardiac catheterization lab, electrophysiology and heart surgery
• A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, state government grew to meet the increasing demands of Montana’s citizenry. In 1945—following a hiatus wrought by the Great Depression and World War II—the legislature established a Montana Postwar Planning and Construction Commission to address long-delayed building needs statewide. Among the resulting structures was this “State Office Building,” designed by Helena architect Vincent H. Walsh. Walsh chose the Stripped Classical style to mirror the lines of the capitol while reflecting a more modern aesthetic. It features smooth, stucco-covered concrete walls, windows arranged in recessed vertical panels, and a formal, bronze entrance. Completed in 1950, the building was named in honor of Sam W. Mitchell (1872–1955) who served as Montana’s Secretary of State from 1933 to 1955. Two decades later, state government once again required more room, including space for a computer center now necessitated by technological advancements. Consequently, the Helena firm of Crossman, Whitney & Griffin designed an addition. Attached to the east side of the building, the “modern box” office features the extensive use of exposed concrete, a stylistic element borrowed from the Brutalist movement.

In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Montana Technological University is a place of purpose, home to uncommon thinking, research, innovation, and ideas. With Montana as our living laboratory, we offer a top education as a leading STEM university, with strong additional programs in nursing, health, and professional fields. What we do matters, today more than ever.

In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Montana Technological University is a place of purpose, home to uncommon thinking, research, innovation, and ideas. With Montana as our living laboratory, we offer a top education as a leading STEM university, with strong additional programs in nursing, health, and professional fields. What we do matters, today more than ever.

Montana Tech may be best known for engineering and the natural sciences, but we also offer established programs in business, health professions, and other fields. Explore what you can do at Tech and where we can take you.

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center is a fully licensed and certified Critical Access Hospital, with DNV Accreditation. The WhidbeyHealth system, which includes the medical center, three EMS stations and eight outpatient locations, employs more than 700 staff members. An exceptional nursing team and more than 70 providers support a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services.

A Critical Access Hospital (CAH) is a designation given to certain eligible rural hospitals in the United States. The Critical Access Hospital program is part of the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program, which aims to ensure access to healthcare services for residents in rural areas.

Cache & Pearl is the newest multipurpose building in Jackson, Wyoming, a Western mountain town known for its upscale rustic scene and access to some of the nation’s best outdoor offerings.

On its first floor, the building will feature 7,500 square feet of commercial TI space and 7,500square feet of buildout space. The second and third floors, each 15,000 square feet, will house 14-18 residential units. The building will also feature a rooftop deck, a pool and spa, and a 20,000-square-foot underground parking garage. A vehicle-charging station will be provided for each tenant space.

A common chilled water and heating water plant will be provided to serve the entire building. The chilled water plant will consist of roof-mounted, air-cooled chillers along with all required primary and second pumps, and hydronic accessories. The heating system will consist of a minimum of three condensing boilers, each sized for 50% of total capacity. Each commercial space will be provided with four-pipe fan coils as necessary to provide the required zoning. Residential spaces will be provided with multiple four-pipe fan coil to provide separate control to the bedrooms from the common areas. A dedicated outdoor air system will be provided to ventilate air to each residence and commercial space. The project will utilize LED lighting and provide provisions for electric vehicle chargers, access controls for the enclosed parking garage, and fire alarm systems.

St. James Hospital has served the people of Southwestern Montana for nearly 145 years and is the largest and only acute care healthcare facility in the region. St. James Hospital is a 67-bed facility located in Butte, Montana, with more than 450 caregivers, alongside 100 physicians and advanced care professionals, offering 24-hour care and dozens of progressive specialty services. St. James Hospital is part of the Intermountain Healthcare system. Based in Utah with locations in seven states (Montana, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming) and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Healthcare is a nonprofit healthcare system comprised of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, medical groups with some 3,800 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. To help people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare by using evidence-based best practices to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes at sustainable costs.

The Gallatin Airport Authority is pleased to introduce the next chapter of growth and development at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN). Construction is currently underway in preparation for the largest expansion in our airport’s history, the East Terminal Expansion project (ETEP). ETEP is a multi-phase, $140-$180-million-dollar investment designed to enhance passenger and guest experience, increase capacity, and develop crucial infrastructure to support BZN’s current and future growth.

Construction will target the entire east end of the terminal from baggage claim to the parking garage entrance. The projected completion date for this expansion is 2030. Over the next six years, ETEP will unveil:

• An enhanced A Concourse with larger hold-rooms, modern amenities, additional retail, food and beverage concessions and the capability to expand total gates from 12 to 15.
• An expanded baggage claim area equipped with three high-capacity carousels designed to promote a seamless baggage claim process. 
• A second security checkpoint on the east end of the terminal. 
• A new third floor to support BZN’s Airport Administration Offices. 

Phases of ETEP will require temporary infrastructure in order to maintain day-to-day airline and passenger operations alongside terminal construction. Passengers traveling this summer can expect to see various construction sites partitioned-off around the east end of the terminal as crews complete Phase 0 (PH0) or “Enabling Phase.”  Upon completion of PH0 this fall, Phase 1 (PH1) will begin later this year with demolition of the north half of the original terminal building, excavation, foundation and structural steel.

ETEP is years in the making and will offer travelers an innovative, contemporary, and efficient airport experience while still embracing the historic lodge-like character that defines our airport. This project is a critical investment to ensure BZN continues to meet the needs of our thriving community, passengers, and southwest Montana for years to come.