Perkins + Will Acquires Guenther 5

International architecture firm Perkins + Will has strengthened its healthcare design practice with the acquisition of Guenther 5 Architects, a healthcare-focused firm based in New York City. The firms have not disclosed the terms of their merger. Guenther 5, headed by founder Robin Guenther, FAIA, is known for its work designing green healthcare facilities; Guenther has been instrumental in the development of both the Green Guide for Healthcare and LEED for Healthcare. This is the sixteenth acquisition in 12 years for Perkins + Will, which has become quite active in green building. More information on the firms is available at www.perkinswill.com and www.g5arch.com.