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Happy Holidays from Interactive Resources, Inc. & Richmond Parkway YMCA Early Learning Center
Giving back has long been part of the holiday tradition at Interactive Resources, Inc. This year, we were proud to partner with our client, the Richmond Parkway YMCA Early Learning Center.
Through this initiative, we provided educational books and gifts to 54 toddlers through pre-K students—helping to support and empower children and families in Richmond. We also treated the center’s dedicated teachers and staff to a buffet lunch and gift cards as a small token of our appreciation for their hard work and commitment.
This effort reflects what we value most: meaningful partnerships, community investment, and creating opportunities that make a real difference. We’re grateful to the YMCA team for their collaboration and shared commitment to early childhood education. The Richmond Parkway location holds a special connection for us, as our firm designed the Early Learning Center classrooms.
At Interactive Resources, our employees are at the heart of this tradition, and we’re proud to match all employee contributions to maximize our collective impact. Together, we’re helping make the holiday season brighter—and supporting a strong start for the next generation.
Happy Holidays from Interactive Resources, Inc. & Richmond Parkway YMCA Early Learning Center
Giving back has long been part of the holiday tradition at Interactive Resources, Inc. This year, we were proud to partner with our client, the Richmond Parkway YMCA Early Learning Center.
Through this initiative, we provided educational books and gifts to 54 toddlers through pre-K students—helping to support and empower children and families in Richmond. We also treated the center’s dedicated teachers and staff to a buffet lunch and gift cards as a small token of our appreciation for their hard work and commitment.
This effort reflects what we value most: meaningful partnerships, community investment, and creating opportunities that make a real difference. We’re grateful to the YMCA team for their collaboration and shared commitment to early childhood education. The Richmond Parkway location holds a special connection for us, as our firm designed the Early Learning Center classrooms.
At Interactive Resources, our employees are at the heart of this tradition, and we’re proud to match all employee contributions to maximize our collective impact. Together, we’re helping make the holiday season brighter—and supporting a strong start for the next generation.
UCLA Recognition for Our President & Founder, Tom Butt FAIA
Our President and Founder, Tom Butt, attended graduate school at UCLA 1971-73, receiving a Master’s Degree in Architecture and Urban Design. Having just left the Army the previous year, he used the GI Bill to pay for it, and his wife, Shirley, worked to support them....
Welcome Acasio and Connie to the Team!
We’re thrilled to welcome designer/drafters Acasio Kouromenos and Connie He to the Interactive Resources, Inc. team! Acasio joins us with a strong background in architectural design and project support. His expertise in sustainable design and collaborative...
Interactive Resources, Inc. is now a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) by the U.S. Small Business Administration
Interactive Resources, Inc. is proud to announce its official certification by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) through the SBA’s Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) Program.
We Are Hiring! Interactive Resources, Inc. Seeks Structural Engineer & Preservation Architect to Join Our Team
Interactive Resources, Inc. is hiring! We are seeking new team members for two full-time positions: Structural Engineer and Preservation Architect. Since 1973, our firm has provided exceptional architectural design, structural engineering and planning services, with a...
Tom Butt, Founder of Interactive Resources, Inc. and Former Richmond Mayor, Receives National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Highest Honor
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded the prestigious Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award to Tom Butt, founder and President of Interactive Resources, Inc. This esteemed award, the National Trust’s highest national honor, recognizes Tom Butt’s...
Interactive Resources, Inc. is now a certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) by the State of California, DGS
We are pleased to announce that Interactive Resources, Inc. is now certified by the State of California, Department of General Services (DGS) as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE). This is in addition to already being certified as a Small Business (SB). The...
22 Battery Street Office Remodel, San Francisco, CA
The renovation of a 5,000 square foot office space at 22 Battery Street, in a notable historic building in San Francisco's business district, represents a blend of modern functionality and historical preservation. Commissioned by Duncan Channon, Inc., the project was...
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Federal Building Café Design Study
Our firm has worked with the General Services Administration (GSA) for decades, dating back to the 1990s. One of our most recent projects has been an exciting design study of a café for the Speaker Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco.
Interactive Resources, Inc. Attends the 2024 California Preservation Foundation Conference
The annual California Preservation Foundation (CPF) Conference was recently held in downtown Los Angeles, hosted at the fabulous Millenium Biltmore Hotel, which celebrated its 100th Anniversary last year. The conference theme this year was Building Shelter, Community,...
Chris Lutjen Joins Interactive Resources, Inc. as Architect / Project Manager
We are pleased to announce that Chris Lutjen has joined our team in the role of architect/project manager. An enthusiastic and passionate architect, Chris is inspired by the craft of both historic and modern buildings. He is dedicated to integrated design principles and enjoys leading large teams through the design and construction of technically complex buildings.