Cook Architecture

Specialties

Cook Architecture has pioneered the creation, development and implementation of green architecture for nearly forty years. Starting in the early 1970’s, the firm has designed buildings which worked with nature to reduce energy usage and costs for our clients. We are among the leaders using passive and active solar systems, Trombe walls, heat exchange systems, geo-​thermal heating and cooling, super insulation and solar blinds. We also re-​introduced natural ventilation and solar daylighting and further developed these technologies. Our creative efforts have been recognized by numerous design awards from the American Institute of Architects and other institutions at the local, state and national levels. The U.S. Department of Energy has given our firm four national design awards including the prestigious Award for Energy Innovation. We have refined our energy designs, along with other sustainable architectural techniques and are eager to creatively help you with your green design.

History

Established in 1971.

The Northern Virginia– and Los Angeles-​based firm of Cook Architecture is an award-​winning, architecture and interior design practice, known nationally for its expertise in conceiving a wide array of new structures and re-​imagining existing spaces. To the firm’s credit are more than 200 projects, in locations including California, Arizona, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine.

«Cook has long been the go-​to firm for clients seeking high art design solutions and value,» says Richard Olsen, senior editor of Architectural Digest. «Larry and Michael are brilliant at interpreting and articulating their clients’ ideas. They have the rare ability to bring clients into the design process as real participants.»

Meet the Business Owner

LAWRENCE C.

Business Owner

Principal of firm for over 35 years, including programming, site analysis, zoning, master planning, feasibility studies, cost analysis, site and building design, renovation and restoration, interior design, and overview of construction documents, consultants, and construction administration.