"Building places for culture to grow is what drives architecture. Projects that are closely associated with a culture, be it that of a community, heritage or profession, allow us to connect and interact with the people themselves. These are the projects we love." - Matt Vogel

Over the course of the last 22 years, RIM Architects - Alaska has evolved into a leading architectural firm. Founded by Larry S. Cash in 1986, he has carefully nurtured a culture of excellence, creativity, endurance and Results with IMagination. He is joined in the Alaska partnership by six architects – James Dougherty, Rolland Reid II, Scott Bohne, Aaron Joseph and Matthew Vogel – all of whom have practiced together for virtually all of those 22 years. in 2008, Krista Phillips was also named as a Partner.

Our office is located in downtown Anchorage where we employ 43 inspired, talented and creative individuals who are committed to the success of our wide diversity of projects. Our projects are exciting and dynamic, each requiring the knowledge of design and construction in a northern climate, the imagination to see all of the possibilities and the skill to implement them.

RIM was one of the first architectural firms in Alaska to become a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. We currently have four Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited professionals in Alaska, and a total of 18 throughout our offices. We design with an attitude of sustainability. Two of our projects in the Denali National Park and Preserve were designed to LEED standards using creative design solutions and materials. The Denali Visitor Center was certified by the USGBC at the Silver level; and the Eielson Visitor Center achieved Platinum level certification – the first in Alaska.

In addition, our design of the 14-story JL Tower embraces sustainable design technologies that are energy efficient and environmentally responsible, and work together to create a high performance work environment. When complete in 2008, it will be the first building in Anchorage to achieve LEED certification.