Larsen holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Iowa State University, is a licensed architect in Iowa, Texas and North Dakota, and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), serves as co-chair for the AIA Iowa Design for Aging Knowledge Community and was a past NCARB committee member for the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®). He also serves as an architectural mentor and volunteer for Iowa State University.