LEVER has earned Certified B Corporation status, joining a select group of architecture firms in the United States and a global community committed to using business as a force for good. Awarded by the nonprofit organization B Lab, the certification recognizes businesses that meet verified standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency, including their treatment of employees, community impact, and governance.

With offices in Portland and Los Angeles, LEVER’s architectural work includes cultural institutions, educational facilities, affordable housing, and commercial developments. The practice focuses on mass timber construction, sustainable design strategies, and research into building materials and performance.