LSE Architects, Inc. (LSE), is a 50-person professional, full-service architecture, planning and interior design firm, founded by Mohammed Lawal, Quin Scott and Ron Erickson. We are committed to active listening and innovative engagement in support of excellence. LSE is a minority - owned business and we walk the talk. The diversity of our team is our strength. We find meaningful and sustainable solutions on all our projects. 

Locations Served: Entire State

Address: 1401 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, USA

Contact: Vicki K. Knutsen

Email: vknutsen@lse-architects.com

Types of Resources Offered: Professional or Specialty Advice

Cost to the School for Resources Offered: Standard Fee or Cost

Best Practices Areas for Assistance: 

0.     Organizational Leadership

• 0.1 Green Team: Participating districts and schools form a green team comprising diverse roles and stakeholders. 

• 0.3 Widespread Communication: District/School communicates activities and accomplishments to families, students, staff, and stakeholders.

• 0.4 Equity and Diversity: District/School proactively plans for equitable and diverse participation in the program and projects

• 0.7 Advanced Recognition: District/School seeks advanced recognition through programs such as Green Ribbon, LEED, and others.

1.     Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs

• 1.1 Energy Efficiency: The District/School has very little wasted energy. 

• 1.7 Community Spaces: Schools and schoolyards include areas that the community can use. 

2.     Improved Health and Wellness

• 2.3 Indoor Environmental Comfort: The school provides comfortable learning spaces in terms of natural and artificial lighting, temperature, humidity, acoustics (sound quality), window views to nature, furniture, and equipment.

3.     Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education

• 3.6 Community Projects: Students conduct environmental community engagement projects.

• 3.7 Community Partnerships: The district/school partners with community organizations to advance green school achievement.

Additional details:

 LSE Architects, Inc. is a 50-person, full-service architecture, planning, and interior design firm founded by Mohammed Lawal, Quin Scott, and Ron Erickson. We specialize in education, community, entertainment, workplace, housing, cultural, and wellness markets, working on projects locally and nationally.

Our diverse team offers expertise in custom, innovative design, with a focus on functional and sustainable spaces. As a minority-owned business, we prioritize diversity in our leadership, hiring practices, mentoring, and client partnerships, making it a core strength of our firm.