Image: Jack Catlin and Marca Bristo at the ribbon cutting of the Access Living headquarters. Our friend Marca Bristo died Sunday, September 8 at home in Chicago. A lifelong activist in the disability rights movement, Marca moved lives and minds towards a more equitable society. She was a champion for every person with a disability …
LCM welcomes Daniel Vega as an Accessibility Specialist with architectural experience and a dedication for improving environments for underserved communities. Daniel uses his curiosity about the natural and built environment to inspire him in his career. In architectural practice, he has analyzed the application of international, federal, and local zoning and building codes to residential and …
LCM welcomes Joe Cuevas as an Accessibility Specialist. He brings over seven years of experience navigating multiple projects, managing schedules, and solving challenges. Joe Cuevas is a LEED AP with a Bachelor of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He has led renovation projects through all phases of development, urging the preservation of historical …
A user-friendly version of the Illinois Accessibility Code is now published on the Illinois Capital Development Board’s website! The new Illinois Accessibility Code (71 Ill. Adm. Code 400), which became effective as of October 23, 2018, is the culmination of a four-year effort to harmonize the 1997 IAC and the ADA 2010 Standards. LCM Architects …
LCM welcomes Jonathan Frink to our architecture group! Jonathan has experience with project management, master planning, design, drawing production, permitting, design build, and construction field work. He works on new and renovated commercial, educational, and residential projects. While he values the details, Jonathan is a ‘big picture’ thinker at heart. He is naturally inclined …
As the Program Manager for HUD’s Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST initiative LCM conducts free FHA FIRST webinars. These webinars promote compliance with design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act. FHA FIRST Webinar Series: Strategies for Accessible Routes and Site Work October 23, 2019, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM CT Accessible Public and Common Use …
LCM welcomes Oscar Chavez as an Architectural Designer with over 10 years of experience in architecture and electrical engineering. Oscar joins LCM from a global firm specializing in public health, safety, and welfare improvements in infrastructure. Proficient in AutoCAD and REVIT, Oscar is highly valued for his technical skills and practical understanding of the …
Teresita joins LCM’s FHA consulting group as an Accessibility Reviewer with a multi-faceted building perspective. With a degree in architecture from Illinois Institute of Technology, she launched her career with a residential development, design, and construction firm. While she was involved in all aspects of a project, she developed a particular interest in the application …
LCM recently welcomed Erin Rensink to our architecture group. Erin is a licensed architect with a Masters of Architecture from Tulane University. She brings more than 10 years of experience in adaptive reuse, education, residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Energized by a team approach to problem solving, her experience ranges from detailing historic building …
The historic Natural History Building on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council following a four-year renovation designed by LCM. Using a number of sustainable strategies, LCM’s design focuses on energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and preservation of the …