A classic but convoluted question. One might be inclined to ask, isn’t Revit all about Building Information Modeling (BIM)? Doesn’t this entail modeling the entire building and all of its…
Technology is ushering in a new era, enabling consumers to make better decisions, and save money by doing so. This market has developed from wireless thermostats, security systems and smart…
Our staff at JL Architects recently attended a lunch ‘n learn hosted by AeraMax, a manufacturer of air purification systems. Peter Martindell from AeraMax shared how the quality of the…
With businesses responding to a changing workforce with advancing technologies, the traditional office space is adapting to a new way of doing things. Often a company will look for a…
As a LEED accredited professional for the past 10 years I have worked within the tight and narrow structure of the LEED process. As a Green Globes professional for the…
Color is something that heightens an experience for most of us. It can create associations with our senses like the heat of the desert, or the coolness of the deepest…
Working as an architect implies collaboration, coordination and team work. When I was little my mother used to say to me “Where there is one, there is no power; where…
JL Architects is proud to announce the grand opening of the newest Zoës Kitchen location in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Just a few short miles east of the JLA office, our…
(…cue promotional theme music…) “Do you need a new building, renovation, or addition? Do you best understand ideas in 3-dimensional representations? Do you want more than one design option to…
There are 3 types of individuals that will invest in sustainability: 1- The people who know climate change is effected by their actions and are willing to contribute to reversing…
I recently had the opportunity to attend the 2016 Mid–Atlantic Green Roof Science & Technology Symposium held at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. A wealth of information based on…
Most individuals when choosing a place to dine will make the cuisine the priority but second to this is the dining atmosphere. It is natural for most that are going…
Carbon dioxide is a colorless, and odorless gas. It is produced by burning organic compounds or breathing organisms. Carbon dioxide represents 04% of our atmosphere. Plants absorb the gas during…
The staff at JL Architects recently attended a lunch-n-learn with Linda Capriano from Benjamin Moore. They spent the lunch hour learning about how new paint technologies create a healthy living…
This has been my story: I’ve loved it at times and questioned it all at times. Regardless, I sure am thankful to be sitting at this desk (even if it…
As architects, our primary means of communication is visual. We sketch our initial ideas on paper. We layer trace paper over drawing details to work out alternate connections. Elevations and…
At JL Architects, we pride ourselves on our holistic role as architects and stewards. We believe that a holistic approach should consider the environmental impact of our designs and your…
“Green roofs—sometimes referred to as ‘vegetated roofs’ or ‘eco-roofs’—consist of a waterproofing membrane, growing medium (soil) and vegetation (plants) overlying a traditional roof. Green roofs can help mitigate the problems…
It was an exciting few days for architects when the AIA Convention came to town last week. The staff at JL Architects were all encouraged to attend, and take part…
As April showers bring May flowers, JL Architects welcomes Barbara Clarke to the JL team. Barbara is a registered architect of the tri-state area. She originally graduated from Drexel University…
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