"A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise." - Aldo Leopold

Over the course of the last 23 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 James Dougherty (managing partner), Scott Bohne, Aaron Joseph and Matthew Vogel – all of whom have practiced together for virtually all of those 23 years. in 2008, Krista Phillips became the newest Partner.

Our office is located in downtown Anchorage where we employ 38 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 12 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited professionals in Alaska, and a total of 34 throughout our offices, which is over 50% of our professional staff. 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. The building and two of the tenant spaces are currently being reviewed for certfification by the U.S. Green Build Council.