MEET THE LGA STUDIOS TEAM

LARRY GILLAND brings experience and innovation to every project he designs, from private custom homes to commercial and community contracts. A respected community leader, Larry has been a consistent name for over 40 years among designers and architects who design for top local and national production and custom home builders, as well as private clients. Larry started his own architectural design company in 1982—creating homes both large and small throughout Colorado Springs, including many in the Broadmoor Resort and Kissing Camels. In addition to the Pikes Peak region, his innovative designs can also be found in Summit County, Beaver Creek, Santa Fe, Scottsdale, and Nigeria, where he worked with a team to design a hospital clinic with Engineering Ministries International.

Smart, sustainable design is a passion for Larry, who is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified and a former Steering Committee Chair of the United States Green Building Council. He is always seeking new professional challenges, co-founding Rocky Mountain Plan Company and Collaborative Design Group, and recently teaching a course at Pikes Peak Community College as an adjunct professor. A Colorado Springs native, Larry is dedicated to the growth and beauty of the community, serving as a long-time member of the National Association of Home Builders, Construction Specifications Institute, and numerous other related business organizations, including the local Habitat for Humanity Building Committee.

Larry believes in collaboration and creativity, and is passionate about the process of making a client’s dream become a reality. He embraces challenges, and is always seeking new knowledge and approaches. When he’s not at his computer or on site, Larry enjoys golfing, biking, skiing, traveling, and watercoloring.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional for Building Design and Construction

• National Council of Building Designer Certification—Certified Professional Building Designer

• B-1 Commercial Contractor's License—State of Colorado

• International Code Council / International Conference of Building Officials—Certified Building Inspector and Plans Examiner

• National Association of Home Builders—Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist

• Construction Specifications Institute—Certified Document Technologist

• Colorado Department of Transportation Trained Erosion Control Supervisor

EDUCATION:

• Denver Institute of Technology—High Honors

• Pikes Peak Community College—Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Revise-Instantly (Revit) Technology

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS & AFFILIATIONS:

• Collaborative Design Group—Co-Owner

• Rocky Mountain Plan Company—Co-Owner

• Pikes Peak Community College—Adjunct Professor

• Habitat for Humanity—Building Committee Member

• Construction Specifications Institute—Treasurer

• American Institute of Building Design—Professional Member

• National Association of Home Builders—Former Chairman of Code Review Committee

• Former El Paso County Planning Commissioner

• United States Green Building Council—Former Steering Committee Chair