LPA recognizes the importance of the development of our people. As a result, our retention rate is one of the highest in the industry. We created LPA University to educate our staff, consultants, and clients about the LEED® program (including LEED training for accreditation) as well as existing and emerging green technologies, programs, and other sustainable issues. All LPAU classes are conducted by LPA professionals and, in some cases, in collaboration with outside agencies and/or consultants.

LPA not only has more than 50 in-house seminars each year, but also offers training and mentoring programs routinely on specific topics of interest. LPA is a "Registered Provider" with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (CES), and continually conducts sustainability and LEED training seminars for clients, contractors, and public agencies.

Classes in the 2009 LPAU Curriculum include:

Native and Drought Tolerant Planting Water Efficiency
Indoor Air Quality
Recycled Materials
Natural Ventilation
Renewable Energy and Distributive Generation
Daylighting
HVAC Efficiency
Bio-mimicry Design
Stormwater Detention and Retention

LPA, Inc. is also collecting the most current data to substantiate the many benefits of sustainable design. The following topics are being researched and will provide valuable data for our clients and LPA's staff:

Capital Costs
Incentives
Operating Costs
Payback Period
Lifecycle Analysis
Productivity and Absenteeism
Quality Workforce
Market Trends
Marketing Value
Resale Value
Green Roof
Daylighting