LCM Architects is carefully monitoring the rapidly shifting situation regarding the spread of COVID-19. Health officials urge individuals and businesses to take immediate action to help control the spread of the virus. LCM is committed to the health and safety of our employees, their families, our clients, and the community at large. We believe that …
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The ADA turns 30! The Americans with Disabilities Act celebrates its 30th anniversary. The ADA’s profound influence on the way people with disabilities experience all aspects of daily life calls for celebration. In 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, a triumphal moment for American civil rights. The ADA is a civil …
LCM encourages us to take a break and to acknowledge we are working in unprecedented times. Luckily, we can still enjoy a good laugh with our coworkers. Now more than ever, we want to share our enormous gratitude to all of our hardworking employees. LCM employees are what makes our company great! Take a look …
The Partners of LCM are pleased to announce that Todd Douglas AIA, LEED AP BD+C has become a Partner of the firm. As a design leader Todd Douglas has diversified and grown LCM’s architectural portfolio, particularly in multifamily residential design. Todd joined LCM in 2013 and was most recently an Associate Principal. Professional relationships in …
LCM welcomes Whitney Hill as an Accessibility Specialist. A creative problem-solver who relishes a challenge, she is a valuable contributor to the LCM team. Whitney is working on accessibility assessment projects for Chicago Public Schools’ polling places and Los Angeles affordable housing. For nine years, Whitney has engaged with nonprofits and educational organizations committed to …
LCM welcomes Paige Panek to our FHA consulting group. She brings experience in reviewing plans, creating construction documents, conducting accessibility audits, and implementing accessibility standards in her designs. Paige has a BFA in Interior Design from Iowa State University and a passion for universal design. Paige has immersed herself in studies and internships that focused …
We are pleased to announce new promotions including a new Associate Principal and four new Associates. These professionals have shown leadership in various aspects of LCM’s practice. From accessibility consulting to contract management and business development, they have contributed to the firm’s growth and reputation. We look forward to their continued success as valued members …
Formal comments may be submitted until April 13, 2020. People may submit comments here. HUD proposes changes to FHA ‘safe harbor’ design and construction requirements for multifamily housing. A safe harbor is recognized by the Department of Housing and Urban Development as a standard that meets the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements. The …
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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 …
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 …