LRS Architects

Pending re-certification

About

Founded in 1976, LRS is an award-winning architectural design, planning, and interiors firm specializing in commercial office, retail, public, planning, multi-family housing, senior housing, interior design, tenant improvements, industrial, and mixed-use projects.

The diversity of LRS’s project experience provides a broad perspective and proven expertise in design, problem-solving, documentation, and project delivery methods. Their collaborative approach results in successful projects with proven investment potential that have become significant community assets.

Achievements

Reusable dishes, flatware and drinkware provided to reduce kitchen waste.
Showers, bike storage and free bike tune-ups provided for bike commuters.
Staff participate in the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s annual Bike More Challenge. Ranked 2nd in 2016 in the category of businesses of 100-499 employees.
Uses sustainable office supplies, energy efficient appliances and equipment.
Re-purposes used paper into notepads.
Caterers chosen from list of sustainable lunch providers.
Composting and recycling offered throughout the office and at every desk.
Use certified green cleaners.
LEED Gold certified commercial interior in the restored former DeSoto car dealership in transit-friendly Pearl district. Sustainable features include low flow water fixtures, energy efficient lighting and HVAC systems, sustainably sourced furniture and finishes.
Sustainability Committee advises staff on sustainable purchasing and materials, and developed a “Tools for Green Building” for sustainable projects.