Vegan Design Products on the Rise
Many people choose to follow a vegan diet for an assortment of reasons. Vegans refrain from consuming animal products in any form. Not only do they refrain from eating meat,…
What is a Green Globes Assessment?
As Director of Sustainability for JL Architects, I am active as both a Green Globes Professional and Green Globes Assessor for the Green Building Initiative (GBI). Green Globes is a…
Sound & Space
Sound can be absorbed, contained or amplified based on how a building is designed. Recently, JL Architects attended two presentations on controlling acoustics within a space. We had Regupol America…
The Renewal of Camden
In pre-World War II America, many towns in the Mid-Atlantic region were flourishing due to manufacturing and the steel industry. The backbone of America’s economy was helping build today’s famous…
Creating the Perfect Collaboration Space
Collaboration is one of the most powerful forces in the workplace. The pooling of skill sets and strengths can lead to improved problem solving, increased productivity, and more creativity. While…
Green Globes Certification: A Sustainable Interior Case Study
As Director of Sustainability for JL Architects, I am active as both a Green Globes Professional and Green Globes Assessor for the Green Building Initiative (GBI). Green Globes is a…
Korman Center at Drexel University Receives 2 Green Globes
Green Globes is a nationally recognized green rating assessment, guidance and certification program, that offers a customized process to realize sustainability goals for new construction projects, existing buildings and interiors. Green…
The Importance of Daylighting
Daylighting is an important consideration when designing space. But what exactly is daylighting? Daylighting is the practice of placing windows, other openings, and reflective surfaces so that sunlight (direct or…
Is Wood the Future of Building Insulation?
When it’s cold outside, our go-to solution has always been to simply increase the heat inside. While that helps keep us comfortable, it isn’t the only solution. The buildings we inhabit,…
Efficiencies in Cooling your Building
As we just passed the mid-point of summer here in the United States many of us have been feeling the heat. With heat waves across the states, many of…