Integrated Sustainable Design
Jim Kisel
LPA in 1994, Principal Jim Kisel has participated in the planning, programming and design of more than 100 public, educational and civic facilities. For the past 30 years he has assisted many of these entities with their master planning, site analysis, programming, schematic and design development package submittal needs.
Recent Posts
An Improved Bond Planning Experience
October 29, 2018 |
Educational Design: Where We Learn Matters
March 25, 2016 |
The LPA Green School Primer, Why Now?
July 22, 2009 |
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