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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...
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. Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Interactive Resources, Inc. celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Founded in September of 1973, Interactive Resources, Inc. is one of the oldest architectural firms in the Bay Area, providing comprehensive architectural services to a wide range of private and public sector clients.
The firm’s portfolio includes federal, state and municipal facilities, energy-efficient public schools, sustainable commercial buildings and cannabis facilities, historic preservation projects, and the revitalization of public spaces. “Interactive Resources, Inc.” refers to the multiple disciplines that the firm brings together for a holistic approach that considers factors such as energy conservation and renewable energy integration, including solar photovoltaic array design, water conservation, and use of locally sourced materials to create environmentally responsible and resilient spaces.
Interactive Resources, Inc. Awarded On-Call Architecture and Engineering Contract by Solano County
Solano County Capital Projects Management Division recently selected Interactive Resources, Inc. for an on-call contract to provide architectural, engineering and related professional technical support services. Our firm has nearly 50 years of experience with...
We Are Hiring! Interactive Resources, Inc. Seeks Structural Engineer & Preservation Architect to Join Our Team
Interactive Resources, Inc. is hiring! We seek 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 focus...
Sonoma County, Department of Emergency Management, Community Emergency Resilience Sites
The County of Sonoma requires the construction of three Community Emergency Resilience Sites (CERS) at separate locations to support long-term disaster resilience. The operational support facilities will support dynamic community-level disaster response for the Sonoma...
San Francisco Federal Building – Federal Trade Commission Tenant Improvement
Interactive Resources, Inc. provided architectural design and engineering services for office and conference space remodels at the U.S. Federal Building in San Francisco. The tenant improvements are for the Federal Trade Commission, who will occupy space on the 3rd...
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park & Columbarium
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park was founded in 1892 by Hamden Holmes Noble as the final resting place for many prominent families across San Francisco and California. A member of the San Francisco Mining Exchange, Noble invested in hydroelectricity and launched a power...
Interactive Resources, Inc. Expands its Design Team
Interactive Resources, Inc. has announced the addition of five new design professionals to its staff. The firm provides architectural design, structural engineering and historic preservation services to a wide array of private and public sector clients. “We are seeing...
7 Stars Healing Center Cannabis Dispensary
This project entails the renovation of an existing office building in Richmond, California that was converted into a beautiful high-end cannabis dispensary. Our goal was to translate our client’s vision to create a warm, modern atmosphere designed with stylish...
AC Transit Customer Service Center Remodel is Now Complete
Interactive Resources, Inc. has had the opportunity to work with the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) on various projects over the past decade. Recently, Interactive Resources, Inc. remodeled the AC Transit Customer Service Center located on the main...
Congressman DeSaulnier Passes Measure to Expand Richmond’s Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park
We're excited to share the following announcement from Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, who has successfully passed a measure to add Nystrom Elementary School in Richmond to the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park. Interactive Resources,...