Awardwinning Design Firm focused on Architecture Urban Infill

Award-winning Design Firm focused on: Architecture, Urban Infill, Historic Preservation, Adaptive Reuse, Deep Energy Retrofits, LEED Consulting SBA Certified HUBZone Small Business since 1999 HUBZone # 760 DSLBD Certified CBE since 2005 CBE # LSZ 6258112013 NAICS Codes: 541310 541320 541330 541340 541350 541410 541620 541690 Building Architectural Design Services Land Use Design/Planning Engineering Services Drafting services Building Inspection Services Interior Design Consulting Services Environmental Consulting Energy Studies

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