SERVICES

LAM offers the following services:

• Architecture
• Construction
• Design Build

We have worked on a wide range of projects throughout the Navajo Nation. We have successful experiences with the Navajo Nation, Navajo Housing Authority, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pueblo of Zuni, and McKinley County in design, planning, and project administration on small and large projects. We have performed comprehensive A/E & D/B services including needs assessments and remodel projects.

We have worked with diverse client groups, including government administration, facilities staff, maintenance personnel, and user groups. Our project experience includes community and cultural facilities, public works projects and utilities, government administration centers, housing, general repair, and renovation projects.

We, as a team, represent a unique combination of local, professional talent in architecture, engineering, construction superintendence, tradecraft, life cycle costing, project management, and construction. We are excited for any opportunity to provide Architectural, Construction, or Design Build services to our clients.

We, at LAM, commit to the following results:

DESIGN AS A CREATION OF PLACE: The design effort will respect and celebrate the energy of the land site and create a transformative balance of built space with pristine and protected environment. We believe that architecture and interior space merge the intersection of shelter and nature.

SITE AND CONTEXT: Successful design should harmoniously integrate with element qualities of the site – topography, sun, wind, views, and water to provide an authentic, protected, and enjoyable interaction with climate, season, and time.

CULTURE: The history of a place should offer clues and resources for design. Discovery and research of local myth, stories, and symbol can provide enrichment for image and material in architecture. Artisan traditions of building, craft, and art are treasures for visitors to uncover, recognize, and appreciate in design solutions.

AMENTITY: Great design should provide seamless convenience, security, and function. Each tactile and visual experience should be sensory, appealing, and a source of delight and satisfaction – from the grasp of a well-balanced metal door to beautifully crafted woodwork.

TECHNOLOGY: Technology in buildings should be the basis of long-term system performance, efficiency, maintenance reduction, and innovation. Technology is the platform of amenity in integrating communications, video security, and utilities for inhabitants.

CONSTRUCTABILITY: The art of realizing and upholding the design vision within an owner’s budget. We believe that for all design concepts, solutions can be developed which utilize efficient structure, building systems, and local availability of labor and materials. We commit to preserving the key visible proportions, space, and performance of the design, while seeking efficiency and clarity in the building skeleton and its assembly.

VALUE ENHANCEMENT: We practice value enhancement as the process of creating synergy, performance improvement, and cost optimization of design. Value enhancement serves to create higher quality architecture within a stated budget.

SUSTAINABILITY: We strongly believe in celebrating renewable resources and developing energy efficient approaches to climate control, such as using eco-friendly paints, carpets, and construction adhesives in the interest of healthy building environments. We strongly believe in the conservation of precious fresh water and thus utilize technologies such as treated gray water irrigation and water harvesting.

INSPIRATION: We believe that great design provides its visitors with rest and renewal, visual discovery, and multiple levels of awareness of culture, history, tradition, and symbol.