Architects in Action – Responding When Tragedy Strikes
Bushfires in Australia, tsunamis in Japan, earthquakes in Nepal, and the fire of Notre Dame in Paris; these are just some of the natural disasters that have wreaked recent devastation….
The Best Reason to Have An All-Electric Building
When you must make a choice between electricity or natural gas, it’s clear that electricity is better for the environment and maybe for your checkbook, too. Maybe you’ve heard the…
What I Learned at the GBI/Green Globes User Summit
Industry meetings are a wonderful way to become familiar with and immersed in the organization’s mission. There are also presentations to increase awareness of new products and research. These are…
Designing with the Environment in Mind
The environment and climate change are big topics in today’s world. These topics are important to architects who are designing new homes and buildings every day. As more and more…
Greater West Chester Area Moves Ahead with Renewable Energy Plans
The West Chester Area Council of Governments (WCACOG) consists of elected officials from 7 municipalities: East Bradford, East Goshen, Thornbury, West Chester, West Goshen, West Whiteland, and Westtown which make…
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…
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