L.M.HOLDER III, FAIA
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FIRM PHILOSOPHY
L.M. Holder III commits his practice to creating architecture compatible with the
climate and the environment and to share this knowledge of energy efficient
systems and renewable energy with others to build a sustainable environment.
There are finite conventional resources and an infinite need for these resources. For us to
sustain our society, we must integrate renewable energy and sustainable materials into
architecture. Our choice is not if we change, but how much will be left when our priorities
change. The earlier the change is made, the longer our standard of life can be
maintained. Holder researches historic examples, designs new buildings, shares
information with others, and gives lectures and seminars for professionals, and nonprofessionals alike. His leadership promotes alternative performance energy standards to
allow design freedom and promote innovation when prescriptive standards were
proposed.
He gives many lectures and seminars and writes workbooks and guidelines to promote
energy responsible architecture and his architectural projects receive national recognition
as do his lectures and seminars. Holder is a leader in researching methods of making the
transition and sharing information with others, creating buildings which are benchmarks
for energy efficient design; even creating buildings and structures which generate more
energy than they use. He provides energy, daylighting, and computer simulated lighting
and consulting services for professional, institutional, public, and private clients.
Throughout his career he endeavors to be part of the ultimate solution to create a quality
environment which can be sustained.
L.M.HOLDER III,
FAIA
"Over thirty-five years pioneering work in energy conscious design and advancing the profession’s ability to create an
environmentally compatible architecture."
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PERRYBROOKS TOWER
Client
Capital Commercial
Investment
Project Data
Perry Brooks
Highrise transformation
reusing existing structural
system
Outstanding
Construction Awards:
Austin Chapter Assoc. of
General Contractors 2009.
Full service:
Shell and core design.
Permitting, accessibility,
and energy consultation.
Date
2008
Perry Brooks Tower
Sustainable Reinvention:
L.M.HOLDER III,
FAIA
Designated a "great street" by the City of Austin planning staff, the newly upgraded
Brazos Street features three adjacent highrises renovated by L M Holder. At Perry
Brooks, we perched two large new office floors above an expanded parking garage.
These floors were integrated into the 1950s tower, which was modernized with exit
stairs, sprinklers, high-performance glazing, accessible restrooms, and new mechanical
systems. The exposed concrete framed interior provides a flexible loft-style
atmosphere that has become home to a new generation of Austin entrepreneurs.
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ARC KYLE
Client
ARC
Project Data
ARC Kyle
2 New Medical Office
Buildings
Urban Planning:
Includes site and
infrastructure
coordination..
Full service:
Architectural design of
site, buildings, and
multiple tenants.
Permitting and energy
consultation..
Date
2009
ARC Kyle
Community Health:
L.M.HOLDER III,
FAIA
We assembled the team to design and construct this anchor project for the new Uptown
Kyle district, following the widening of the local boulevard and overpass. We worked
with the local design board to develop an elegant streetscape; attractive lighting and
wide shaded sidewalks continue the small-town urbanism of downtown Kyle. A mix of
on-street and off-street parking provides quick access for modern health-oriented
tenants and their customers. Exterior walls are designed to optimize daylight while
demising wall details are crafted for acoustic privacy between tenants .
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RIVERBEND CHURCH STUDENT CENTER
EDUCATIONAL AND
RELIGIOUS
Austin, Texas
Client
Riverbend Church
Project Data
Student Center
2-story new construction
Accessibility:
2013 Access Award
Acoustics:
5 assembly spaces, multimedia, live bands.
Energy Consulting:
Blend interior/exterior amidst
natural shade
Date
2011
Riverbend Church Childrens & Student Center
L.M.HOLDER III,
FAIA
The 17,600 S.F. two stories facility contains 4 theatre rooms with stage, theatrical lights, sound
system and large screens. Student Lobby includes lounge area and Coffee bar. The Children’s
Lobby has a 24' high indoor playscape. We would like to congratulate Riverbend Church on the
award-winning level of accessibility in their new Student Building
Project Management:
Planned Unit Development revisions.
Building permit successfully secured before expiration of site.
Health Department approval.
Concurrently renovated Daycare, Preschool, Chapel, Administration, and Site Improvements.
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BINSWANGER GLASS
URBAN IFILL
Austin, Texas
Client
Binswanger Glass
Project Data
Binswanger Glass
Retail, office, and warehouse
renovation
Permit Consulting:
Structural repair permit, Resolve
expired permits. Site
exemptions, Utility permits, Tree
Permit. Interior and Exterior
building permits
Date
2013
BEFORE
Binswanger Glass
Accelerated Schedule:
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FAIA
Engaged building officials, structural engineers, contractors, and even a street artist to rehabilitate the
abandoned facility and move the tenant in on time and on budget. Says Rick Butcher, western region
manager for Binswanger, the company couldn't be happier with the overall outcome and the quality of
the work provided.
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NORTH WEST MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRIAL PROCESS
Houston, Texas
Client
Northwest Manufacturing
Project Data
Northwest
New office and warehouse
expansion
Accessibility:
New restrooms, parking, and
route
Life Safety:
New emergency lighting and
firelite glass.
Furnishings & Finishes:
Medical-grade office finishes are
resistant to stray metal shavings
Date
2001
Northwest Manufacturing
Process Design:
L.M.HOLDER III,
FAIA
At NW Manufacturing, huge metal blocks are unloaded, milled, polished, inspected, and then
distributed to clients. Prospective clients now arrive through a new entry portal and daylit conference
room, then proceed to observe computer-controlled milling machines and specialty craftsmen through
fire-resistive windows without interrupting the forklift traffic. Employees enjoy fewer bottlenecks with
dedicated delivery and inspection areas.
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BRAZOS PLACE
DOWNTOWN MIXED USE
Austin, Texas
Client
Pomeroy
Project Data
Brazos Place
14-story overhaul of occupied
downtown highrise.
Life safety:
New sprinklers, smoke partitions,
and atrium.
Accessibility:
Elevators, refuge areas,
restrooms.
Energy Consulting:
Exterior 37% beyond code.
Date
2008
Brazos Place & Brazos Place Condominiums
Building and Common Area, High rise conversion to mixed use, including 70 condominiums, 194,000
S.F., Austin, Texas
L.M.HOLDER III,
FAIA
Permit Consulting:
111 Building permits including offices, retail, and residences
Transportation site plan
“Alternate method” for fire-resistive glass walls.
ROW license agreement, balcony restrictive covenant, condo deed exhibits
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AUSTIN BERGSTROM INT'L AIRPORT
Client
City of Austin
Project Data
Austin, Texas
Lighting and Daylighting
analysis
Date
2002
Austin Bergstrom International Airport
L.M.HOLDER III,
FAIA
Winter sun warms seating areas while the summer sun is carefully screened. Ambient lighting
is 100% natural during the day, with interior "streetlights" that kick in after dark. Behind the
scenes, a large concrete equipment pad sits vacant because efficient design allowed an entire
chiller to be successfully deleted from the project. The facility manager fondly calls this "Mac's
chiller" because an empty pad never requires electricity or maintenance.
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L.M.HOLDER III,
FAIA
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