LCM welcomes Michael Pitluck as an Accessibility Reviewer with strong observational and analytic skills to our FHA consulting group. A registered architect, Pitluck has experience addressing accessibility requirements and architectural detailing in interior, residential, and commercial projects. His curiosity has fed his creative inclinations throughout his career. During his ten years of professional work …
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED LCM’s Steve Montgomery, AIA, LEED AP and Armando Tobias, AIA will co-present ‘The Compelling Case for Inclusive Design in Senior Communities’ at the 2019 Environments for Aging conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Integrating inclusive/universal design allows for flexibility to address specific needs among the user groups in any senior community. …
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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 …
As the Program Manager for HUD’s Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST initiative LCM conducts trainings nationwide to promote Fair Housing Act compliance. Attend one of our FREE trainings this Spring in nine cities to learn more about multifamily design and construction requirements. Spring Training Series: San Diego, CA February 21, 2019 Washington DC March 14, 2019 Long …
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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 …
The new Illinois Accessibility Code is the culmination of a four-year effort to harmonize the 1997 IAC and the ADA 2010 Standards. Having participated in the revision process with a committee of representatives from the Illinois Capital Development Board and Illinois Attorney General’s Office, LCM Partner, Doug Anderson CASp, RAS has a unique perspective on and knowledge …
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(Photographed Left to Right: David Zajeski, Alice Voigt, Patrick Mollison, Joyce Vela, Ulises Guerrero, Andrew Besalke (Kasha Wisniewski not pictured)) LCM welcomed several new employees in 2018 to our continually expanding architecture and accessibility consulting practice. Their diverse talents and experiences are an exciting contribution to our team. Andrew Besalke works as an Accessibility Reviewer in …
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 participated in the revision process with a committee of representatives from the Illinois Capital Development Board and the …