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Sustainability

Legat’s blog is a repository for all things architecture: budget-sensitive strategies, projects that improve user performance, time-saving techniques, design that builds community connections, and more. Check out the articles below.

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07/10/2020

Arlington Heights Police Station named national Public Works Project of the Year by American Public Works Association

By Legat Architects
Governmental, News + Publications, Press Releases, Sustainability
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11/12/2019

College of Lake County Science & Engineering Building Wins AIA Northeast Illinois Sustainability Award

By Legat Architects
Higher Education, News + Publications, Press Releases, Sustainability
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11/05/2019

Chicago’s Future in the Balance: Architecture Think Tank Explores Great Lakes Megaregion

By Legat Architects
Commercial, Corporate, Governmental, Higher Education, Mixed-use, News + Publications, PreK-12 Education, Research, Sustainability, Think Tank, Thought Leadership, Transportation
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02/22/2019

Harper College David K. Hill Family Library Wins CISCO Project of the Year Award

By Legat Architects
Higher Education, Interior Design, Sustainability
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02/13/2019

Clarendon Hills Downtown Revitalization to Feature Community-sensitive Train Station

By Legat Architects
Governmental, News + Publications, Sustainability, Transportation
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02/12/2019

College of Lake County’s LEED Platinum Science and Engineering Building Prepares Students for High-demand Jobs

By Legat Architects
Higher Education, News + Publications, Sustainability
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12/10/2018

Element Moline Wins “Best Hotel Focused Service” BDNY Gold Key Award for Excellence in Hospitality Design

By Legat Architects
Hospitality, News + Publications, Press Releases, Sustainability
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10/26/2018

Police Station Architecture Design Tips: Part 4 (Ash Makes a Splash)

By Legat Architects
Governmental, Sustainability, Thought Leadership
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10/05/2018

Chicago Workshop Investigates How Science and Architecture Can Enhance Building User Performance

By Legat Architects
Commercial, Corporate, Governmental, Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospitality, Mixed-use, News + Publications, PreK-12 Education, Press Releases, Research, Sustainability, Thought Leadership, Transportation
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10/10/2017

Illinois Green Economy Network Grants Legat Architects Outstanding Partner Award

By Legat Architects
Higher Education, News + Publications, Sustainability, Thought Leadership
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