Architectural Research Consultants, established in 1976, is one of New Mexico's largest firms dedicated to the practice of architectural planning. It provides a variety of planning and technical services that include regional and urban planning, facility programming, site facility master planning, strategic asset management and business planning. It also provides other services such as development consulting, forecasting, mapping and analysis, process evaluation, post-occupancy evaluation and research related to the project. The firm provides computer services including geographic information systems, database development and software development. Architectural Research Consultants has its headquarters in Albuquerque, N.M.