Alamo Architect

Alamo Architects is a multidisciplinary firm specializing in institutional, educational, multifamily and retail architecture as well as urban planning. Our populist view of the world and our enthusiasm for taking on pragmatic projects like public schools, shopping centers and affordable housing defines our approach to making resonant and memorable people places that transcend their roots. We apply a unique and award-winning sensibility to projects large and small, innovative and everyday, and believe that good design can change the world - one project at a time.

For us and for many architects, "green" design (or sustainable architecture) is not a new idea. It is integral with our traditional best practices, whether siting a building to best environmental advantage, deciding to adapt an existing structure, or opting to reuse materials. What may be new is the expanded definition of "environmental impact." In addition to well understood principles like incorporating sustainable materials, we now consider controlling the subtler impacts such as minor emissions released from materials and finishes, and negative factors like the carbon footprint of transporting materials over long distances.

We love interior design because it allows us to help our clients claim their buildings and spaces as their own. Through our work in interiors we can actually provide a touch level of responsiveness to our clients' needs. Materials, finishes, furniture, fabrics, lighting and other atmospheric elements complete the expression of brand identity and personalization for client and user alike. There is, of course, a more prosaic side of our interior work. Our experience in navigating the complexities of programming, systems furnishing, and the technology of the modern workplace all have contributed to the state-of-the-art facilities we have created for our clients.