alm2s is a comprehensive architecture and planning firm, providing design services for a broad range of project types. The firm was founded in 1986, based upon a philosophy of innovative design, technical excellence and outstanding client service. The firm has steadily grown into a group of professionals, led by four principals, who work collaboratively to produce exceptional architecture. alm2s has built a reputation as an award-winning design firm. We were honored as the 2002 Firm of the Year by the American Institute of Architects for both AIA Colorado and AIA Colorado North Chapter. Our Colorado nomination resulted in our being named 2003 Firm of the Year by the AIA Western Mountain Region, encompassing six states in the mountain west area. The firm has also earned a number of AIA Honor, Merit and Citation design awards, as well as more than 30 state, regional and national design awards by a variety of other professional organizations, construction and industry groups, and publications. alm2s is a recognized leader in environmentally-sensitive design, creating sustainable, high-performance building designs appropriate to a project's goals and budget. Our design approach embraces philosophies and technologies of sustainable design into the programming and conceptual design of each project, fostering an integrated approach where all design team members are encouraged to explore the benefits of innovative, high efficiency solutions. Many of our project designs have been certified under the U. S. Green Building Council's LEED sustainable design program at the Platinum, Gold and Silver levels. alm2s has consistently produced designs that embody the highest standards of creativity and innovation, while remaining sensitive to function, site context, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Our firm has gained a broad background in a variety of project types, ranging in scale from $250,000 to over $60 million.
