NAC Architecture explained

NAC Architecture is a design firm with over 170 architects, engineers, interior designers and support staff, with offices in Spokane, Seattle and Los Angeles. The firm specializes in architecture, planning, electrical engineering, interior design, and capital facilities consulting. Core markets served include education (K-12 and higher education), healthcare, laboratory, biotechnology, recreation, hospitality, civic, cultural, extended care, and restoration. Incorporated in 1970, NAC Architecture has roots in Spokane, Washington, dating back to 1960.^[1]

The firm has won over 230 design and industry awards in its history.^[2] In 2013, NAC Architecture was ranked 18th^[3] for sustainable design among architectural firms in the U.S. by ARCHITECT magazine, the official publication of the American Institute of Architects. The firm was ranked 45th^[4] overall.^[5]

In 2011, Building Design and Construction Magazine ranked NAC Architecture 30th overall^[6] and 9th among U.S. K-12 school design firms^[7] in their Giants 300 Report.^[8]

Notable buildings

• Golden High School - Golden, Colorado^[9]
• Silas High School - Tacoma, Washington^[10]
• Shadle Park High School - Spokane, Washington^[11]
• Oak Harbor High School - Oak Harbor, Washington^[12]
• University of Arizona Likins Hall and Arbol de la Vida Residence Halls - Tucson, Arizona^[13]
• John R. Rogers High School - Spokane, Washington^[14]
• University of Colorado Colorado Springs Osborne Center for Science and Engineering - Colorado Springs, Colorado^[15]
• Glacier Peak High School - Snohomish, Washington^[16]
• Joel E. Ferris High School - Spokane, Washington^[17]
• Fox Theater - Spokane, Washington^[18]
• Machias Elementary - Snohomish, Washington^[19]
• Eisenhower High School (Yakima, Washington) - Yakima, Washington^[20]
• Bellevue High School - Bellevue, Washington^[21]
• Washington State University Northside Residence Hall - Pullman, Washington^[22]
• Whitworth University East Residence Hall - Spokane, Washington^[23]
• University of Idaho Student Recreation Center - Moscow, Idaho

External links

• Company website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Survey: NAC Architecture . 2023-06-27 . www.djc.com . en.
2. Web site: Awards .
3. Web site: The 2013 ARCHITECT 50: Top 50 in Sustainability - Architects - Architect Magazine . www.architectmagazine.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130914051117/http://www.architectmagazine.com/architects/architect-50--sustainability.aspx . 2013-09-14.
4. Web site: Wills . Eric . Dickinson . Elizabeth Evitts . September 10, 2013 . The Results of This Year's ARCHITECT 50 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922052458/https://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/architect-50/the-results-of-this-years-architect-50_o . 2022-09-22 . 2023-01-01 . Architect Magazine.
5. http://www.architectmagazine.com/business/architect-50-top-architecture-firms/ Architect, The Architect 50, Sept. 2013
6. http://images.bdcnetwork.com/cdn/farfuture/CP0GXlCK9AQqEz_yqToPm_MwQwecv5uEfAxsqhjillE/mtime:1313177278/sites/default/files/Architecture%20Firms%20Giants%20300%202011v2.pdf Architecture Firms - Giants
7. Web site: K12 Design Firms Giants 300 2011 . 26 July 2011 .
8. Web site: 2011-07-22 . Giants 300 report . 2023-06-27 . Building Design + Construction . en.
9. Web site: 2011-08-17 . Golden High School / NAC Architecture . 2023-06-27 . ArchDaily . en-US.
10. http://folio.aiaseattle.org/nac-architecture AIA Seattle Website, Architect Finder
11. http://www.learningbydesign.biz/images/spring2011/high/shadlepark.pdf Learning By Design Spring 2011 Awards
12. Web site: Oak Harbor High School . 2023-06-27 . School Designs . en-US.
13. http://www.kvoa.com/news/ua-dorms-best-in-state/ KVOA story, UA Dorms Best in State, March 21, 2012
14. Web site: All-day festivities mark Rogers High renewal The Spokesman-Review . 2023-06-27 . www.spokesman.com.
15. Web site: NAC Architecture . 2023-06-27 . NAC Architecture . en-US.
16. Web site: NACArchitecture wins award in Tokyo . 2023-06-27 . www.djc.com . en.
17. http://www.krem.com/news/local/Ferris-High-School-construction-in-full-force-under-budget-159497795.html KREM News website, June 18, 2012
18. http://www.djc.com/news/ae/12023030.html Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, October 27, 2010
19. Web site: Project of the Month: Sandburg joins a new generation of schools . 2023-06-27 . www.djc.com . en.
20. Web site: Replacing Eisenhower High in Yakima to cost $109.3M . 2023-06-27 . www.djc.com . en.
21. Web site: Bellevue High School Construction Project . 2015-02-10 . 2015-02-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150210072257/https://www.bsd405.org/about-us/facilities/construction-projects/completed-projects/bellevue-high-school.aspx . dead .
22. Web site: WSU students getting $33M dorm . 2023-06-27 . www.djc.com . en.
23. Web site: School construction activity here eases, but still strong > Spokane Journal of Business . 2023-06-27 . www.spokanejournal.com.