Lauren joined the firm IN 1977…

Lauren joined the firm in 1977 and has extensive experience in the design of numerous building types including schools, churches, multi-family, assisted living, senior housing, gymnasiums, stadiums, dormitory facilities, retail and commercial office buildings. Lauren recently served as the project architect for Kingston Elementary School for Bossier Parish Schools. He also was project architect for Legacy Elementary School and Benton Middle School. He worked on several addition projects for Caddo School Board, including the addition at Linwood Middle School.

Lauren has extensive knowledge of various codes and regulations, such as Life Safety Codes, local and state building codes and issues relating to ADA. Lauren served as Chairman of the Shreveport Building Board of Appeals, where many projects came before the Board for acceptance of alternative solutions to building code issues.

Lauren also has extensive knowledge in Building/Facility Inspection Services. He has conducted pre-purchase inspections that include Building Code Compliance Inspections, Fire Code Inspections, Americans with Disabilities Act Inspections, as well as Construction and Maintenance Reviews, Building Systems Reviews including Structural, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems. Lauren has successfully coordinated multiple consultants on projects while responding to difficult schedule and budget constraints.

Recent Continuing Education:

• Asbestos Project Designer - Lunch and Learn presentation.

Lauren’s Civic and Professional involvements include:

• Linwood Public Charter School – Board of Trustees

• International Code Council

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• St. Joseph Catholic Church

• American Institute of Architects

• Louisiana Chapter American Institute of Architects

• Shreveport Chapter American Institute of Architects – Past President

• Historic Preservation of Shreveport – Past President

• City of Shreveport Building Board of Appeals – Past Chairman.