Surrounded by family, friends, and faith, Elmer Burger, AIA passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019. Elmer attended Carnegie Mellon University and received his BFA and BArch from the Rhode Island School of Design. He was employed by several architecture firms in Boston, Washington D.C., and Pittsburgh during his career. He retired as the University Architect/Planner of Point Park University in 2018. Elmer served as President of AIA Pennsylvania in 2008, was previously on the AIA Pittsburgh Board of Directors, was an active member of the Master Builders Association, and was often invited to be a guest critique at Carnegie Mellon University. His notable works include the Camp Kon-O-Kwee dining hall, PNC First Side, UPMC Hospital Palermo, the Masonic Temple...

Hosted by YAF Pittsburgh / IKM Attendees must RSVP HERE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 5:30PM – 7:00PM 314 E NORTH AVE PITTSBURGH, PA 15212 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Academic Cancer Center will serve as the hub of Allegheny Health Network’s oncology service, and infills what used to be a courtyard on the campus of Allegheny General Hospital. The addition will house state of the art treatment and research, with specialty equipment spaces including three Linear Accelerators (LINACS), CT Simulator, USP-800 Pharmacy, and analysis Lab. One of the three LINACS will be an MRI-Linear Accelerator, and is among the first dozen of such machines installed in the world. The Academic Cancer Center also will provide space for infusion, examination, and medical offices. A public...