ArcDLA
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Arc D.L.A. Inc. also known as ArcDLA is an architectural and design firm
in Los Angeles
, California
, USA. The firm was founded by architect
Sam Azadi, AIA, LEED-AP.
Azadi opened his Los Angeles based practice in 2009 after over a decade of design collaboration and architectural contribution with American and international
firms such as Enclosures Architects, W.P.D. Inc., Shirdel & Partners, Bavand Consulting Engineers and Talaie Architects.
He is a LEED
Accredited Professional
with specialty in Building Design and Construction (LEED AP BD+C) and an active member of the American Institute of Architects
(A.I.A.) and holds a Master of Architecture
Degree. Mr. Azadi is also co-founder of E.K. Consultants, an award winning international firm, established in 1998.
ArcDLA specializes in Residential and Commercial buildings and sustainable design
.
Design firm
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in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, California
California
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, USA. The firm was founded by architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
Sam Azadi, AIA, LEED-AP.
Azadi opened his Los Angeles based practice in 2009 after over a decade of design collaboration and architectural contribution with American and international
International
----International mostly means something that involves more than one country. The term international as a word means involvement of, interaction between or encompassing more than one nation, or generally beyond national boundaries...
firms such as Enclosures Architects, W.P.D. Inc., Shirdel & Partners, Bavand Consulting Engineers and Talaie Architects.
He is a LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design consists of a suite of rating systems for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, homes and neighborhoods....
Accredited Professional
Professional
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with specialty in Building Design and Construction (LEED AP BD+C) and an active member of the American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image...
(A.I.A.) and holds a Master of Architecture
Master of Architecture
The Master of Architecture is a professional degree in architecture, qualifying the graduate to move through the various stages of professional accreditation that result in receiving a license.-Overview:...
Degree. Mr. Azadi is also co-founder of E.K. Consultants, an award winning international firm, established in 1998.
ArcDLA specializes in Residential and Commercial buildings and sustainable design
Sustainable design
Sustainable design is the philosophy of designing physical objects, the built environment, and services to comply with the principles of economic, social, and ecological sustainability.-Intentions:The intention of sustainable design is to "eliminate negative environmental...
.