Catalyst
Spotlight: One Water
11.6.2024
Tucked among groves of oak and elm trees, an all-electric library expansion provides badly needed services for a growing community and serves as a platform...
National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building is Major Step Forward
Department of Energy statement establishes standard benchmark for defining a net-zero building, providing a clear target for the industry....
Spotlight: The Next Step in Corporate Sustainability
09.16.2024
Embodied carbon reduction strategies helped guide the design of Edwards Lifesciences’ Mussallem Innovation Center, a mix of laboratory, office and collaborative spaces designed to improve...
Releases
LPA Makes Fast Company’s 2024 Best Workplaces for Innovators List
09.12.2024
Integrated design firm joins Autodesk, Canva, Roblox and others in demonstrating “real investments in building a strong, innovative culture at every level.”...
LPA Wins AIA’s Highest National Education Design Award for Renovation of San Antonio School
06.17.2024
Integrated design firm wins fourth CAE honor in five years for reimagining century-old Sidney Lanier High School into a modern, light-filled, carbon-sensitive facility that preserves...
LPA Awards 2024 Diversity in Design Scholarships
06.12.2024
For the fourth consecutive year, program designed to promote diversity in architecture, design and engineering professions awards scholarships and mentorship opportunities to students from Texas...
News
David Lee Beller Joins Dallas Studio as Managing Director
11.8.2024
New leadership hire with extensive commercial experience reflects growing demand for LPA’s integrated design services across North Texas...
LPA Sustainability Specialist Co-authors Decarbonization Guide for Landscape Architects
11.7.2024
The first-of-its-kind guide provides landscape architects with clear, actionable strategies to reduce carbon emissions across design and construction phases....
Athletic Business Honors Redesign of Broughton Recreation Center
11.5.2024
Renovation of aging community center in Longview, Texas recognized for maintaining strong links to the long-underserved community....
Videos
No Excuses: Why is LPA’s Culture Different?
09.15.2024
In a new series, LPA’s designers and multi-discipline leaders discuss the firm’s unique collaborative culture, the power of shared responsibility and the path forward for...
SAISD Spring Sports Complex
09.7.2024
The SAISD Spring Sports Complex converts the district’s largest multi-use sports complex to an all-weather field facility, with natural to artificial turf field replacements of...
Eagle Pass Port of Entry Building
09.3.2024
A 3,800-square-foot facility on one of the busiest border crossings in the United States will perform many roles for the City of Eagle Pass, while...
Research
No Distraction
07.12.2024
Windows are not the enemy of focus. Studies highlight the importance of fine-tuning views and connections to nature to enhance attention spans and productivity....
Promoting Social Connections
01.3.2024
Designing welcoming and comfortable spaces can boost a sense of belonging, community and trust....
Preparing Expert Learners
06.6.2023
Learning is a skillset. A love for learning can be developed and nurtured, giving students the tools for lifelong growth and adaptation....
