LCM welcomes Katherine Dailey to our ADA consulting group. Kat energetically applies her seven years of architectural experience to make the built environment more usable for all people. Kat is passionate about using her creativity and research talents to find new solutions. A self-proclaimed maker of things, she has already invented practical devices to make …
As the Program Manager for HUD’s Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST initiative LCM conducts a series of free webinars. The webinars promote compliance with design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act. Fall 2019 FHA FIRST Webinar Schedule: Strategies for Accessible Routes and Site Work Wednesday, October 30, 2019, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM …
LCM welcomes Marsha Agard to our Architecture group. Marsha’s ideal of achieving well-designed functionality aligns with LCM’s work to make spaces usable by all people. Inspired by geometrical designs in architecture and nature, she uses her strong architectural detailing and problem solving skills in her work. Marsha explores ways to bring all project elements together …
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 …
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED LCM Associate Principal John Ritzu, RA, is presenting on September 26 at the 2019 AIA Iowa Convention in Des Moines. Ritzu’s training module on the seven design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act will raise awareness of an architect’s ability to positively influence the design of dwelling environments for …
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 …
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 …