architecture | accessibility
LCM is a 60-plus person firm providing traditional architecture services and is an industry leader in ADA and FHA accessibility consulting. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, LCM serves clients nationwide.
SERVICES
Architecture
Our architectural design team brings engaging and thoughtful design with careful attention to detail to collaboratively address the unique project goals of our clients.
ADA Accessibility
Our ADA accessibility practice brings an architect’s sophistication of aesthetics and a deep understanding of the application and background of the ADA standards and regulations to a broad range of facility types and ownership groups.
FHA Accessibility
Our FHA accessibility consulting group serves architects, developers, contractors, investors, attorneys, and government agencies on the design and construction of multi-family developments from coast to coast.
Planning
Through careful research, analysis, and strategic thinking, LCM works with a wide range of stakeholders to develop high value communities and spaces.
Interior Design
From emerging trends to traditional décor, LCM’s transformative and detail-oriented designs create light, colorful, and engaging spaces to reinforce client brands and needs.
Inclusive Design
We design and consult on strategies that integrate the Principles of Universal Design. In this spirit, we contribute to environments that provide for dignified use of spaces by all individuals.
ADA/FHA Services
245,000 dwelling units
Trending Amenities and How to Make Them Work
Over the past decade, people's expectations from multifamily residences have evolved. A growing demographic of high-income renters has generated a highly competitive market for this type of housing developments.
Accesible Multifamily Housing Makes Good $ense
People with disabilities are the only minority that can be discriminated against solely by the design of the built environment. Design requirements of the Fair Housing Amendments Act are intended to remedy this inequity. Today 61 million adult Americans have a disability that impacts major life activities. As the population ages the need for appropriately designed housing will only grow.
Guide to Accessibility Success in Design and Construction
ADA Standards and other accessibility guidelines recognize construction tolerances but don't identify acceptable tolerances for specific measurements
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