American Architecture honors 20 Massachusetts Ave NW in Washington, D.C.

LEO A DALY’s 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW redevelopment project has earned an American Architecture Award for 2024. This prestigious accolade celebrates cutting-edge design in the U.S. and recognizes the year’s most innovative architectural achievements, making it the highest honor in the domestic building awards circuit.

LEO A DALY Chairman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Leo A. Daly III is honored at the 32nd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference for fostering cultural understanding and international relations.

LEO A DALY structural engineer featured in Modern Steel Construction

The article offers a case study of the Saint Francis Hospital renovation and new bed tower in Muskogee, Oklahoma. It details the considerations into choosing a steel structural system as well as special design features of the project.

Rauzia Ally moderates forum with D.C. mayor on revitalizing the district

The event was hosted by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to highlight the District’s approach to long-term economic vitality through federal portfolio management.

LEO A DALY to design Alexandria, Virginia City Hall and public space

The current City Hall, built in 1871, is a great source of community pride and serves as a workplace for more than 300 City employees. After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, improve operating systems, optimize space utilization, improve building circulation and wayfinding, enhance security, and facilitate community engagement.

High-performance design lead Nick Lassek selected as top industry young professional

LEO A DALY’s Nick Lassek, PE, CBCP, has been selected for Building Design + Construction’s prestigious 40 Under 40 list. At 29, Lassek has ascended from an intern to the firm’s high-performance design lead, exemplifying innovation and leadership in sustainable architecture.

Since joining LEO A DALY in 2015, Lassek has pioneered the firm’s high-performance design initiatives, directly contributing to its pledge to achieve net zero emissions by 2030. His role involves tracking and analyzing design performance, leading net zero training, and integrating high-performance options early in projects. His expertise extends beyond the firm, making him a sought-after subject matter expert in the architectural engineering and construction industry.

“Nick exemplifies the best of our sustainability practice,” said Kim Cowman, LEO A DALY national director of engineering and sustainability. “He’s passionate about helping clients make data-driven decisions that increase sustainability and create efficiencies in their buildings.”

Lassek increased the firm’s modeled gross square footage from 10.13% in 2020 to 81.91% in 2023. His accomplishments include serving on a volunteer committee at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Sustainability Resiliency Task Force provided expertise for the regional medical center’s sustainability guidelines. In 2022, he earned an Emerging Leaders Scholarship from the Design Futures Council, and soon after, was promoted to associate. His technical expertise spans building envelope optimization, energy modeling, and more—skills he now shares with peers across the company.

Lassek contributes to sustainability-focused organizations, including serving on the board for Project StaSIO and participating in the Sustainable Design Leaders peer network.

Nebraska, Lassek embodies LEO A DALY’s commitment to elevating communities through thoughtful and innovative design. His recognition by BD+C reflects his ongoing contributions to sustainability and design excellence.

Read more about BD+C’s 2024 class of 40 Under 40 on the magazine’s website.