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Since 1927, our ability to practice seamlessly across geographies as one firm in multiple locations, providing expertise in science & technology, academia, healthcare, and the areas where these sectors converge, has established Flad as a knowledge-based planning and design leader and innovator.

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Expertise

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Our decision to stay true to our market focus and develop depth of expertise in academia, healthcare, and science & technology has made us who we are today. The caliber of our experts is impressive, as is the unique culture of collaboration they foster by sharing knowledge across the firm. This supportive environment results in successful projects and team members.

With offices across the country, Flad combines local fluency with national resources to offer employees and clients an optimal mix of expertise and support. Our ability to work seamlessly across geographies as one firm in multiple locations is something that makes Flad special.

Our expertise as a knowledge-based planning and design firm is fundamental in solving complex problems for our clients. We are at our best when we practice as integrated teams in which planners, designers, and technical specialists complement one another. Flad's in-house specialists in research, innovation and analytics, computational design, codes, and specifications collaborate closely with project team members to achieve the highest quality of planning, design, documentation, and integration of sustainability principles.

Flad is committed to transforming how buildings are designed and built to protect and restore ecosystems and support sustainability, resiliency, and wellness. We’ve pledged to initiatives including AIA Architecture & Design Materials Pledge, AIA 2030 Commitment, SE 2050 Commitment, and are actively involved in a variety of sustainability leadership groups. Our sustainability expertise is shared internally through a Design Impact Toolkit, project Sustainability Champions, and continuous research and education.

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Belonging

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Inspiration comes from everywhere and everyone. At Flad, all ideas matter. We:

  • Celebrate each person's ideas, experiences, and creativity,
  • Enrich ourselves through individual and collective growth, and
  • Feel the freedom to be our true selves.

We achieve our highest potential by weaving together all perspectives, experiences, and cultures. We nurture a community of belonging, trust, and respect. We embrace the diversity of our colleagues, clients, and communities. Together, we stand committed to designing environments that shape a better world.

Grow your career at a firm that's large enough to offer challenging and high-profile projects, yet small enough to offer mentorship, meaningful work, and daily collaboration with many of the brightest minds in the industry. Our resources, from career models and an advocate program to internal and external continuing education, support your growth and development.

The transitions from graduation to the design world, licensure, and beyond are important steps in your career. Finding the right firm that focuses on helping you succeed is essential. Flad offers established tools, practices, and an Emerging Professionals Group to support your development. Our advocate program, resources for achieving licensure and sustainability accreditations, and a variety of project assignments are all designed to help you grow. Helping you develop and succeed is a priority for Flad.

Annually, Flad employees team together to give back to the communities that we call home. During the firmwide volunteer effort, Summer of Giving, employees participate in events that focus on significant issues such as alleviating food insecurity, creating resilient food systems, assisting underserved populations, and improving the environment. Flad's commitment to improving lives and sustainability isn't limited to the buildings that we design.

Not everything at Flad is about what we do. Sometimes we just enjoy having fun and getting to know each other a little bit better.

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