Sustainable architects design buildings to limit negative environmental impact through efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and space while considering the ecosystem at large. It is considered a…
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,…
John Lister of JL Architects Joins Green Building Initiative’s 2019 Board of Directors Stimson Lumber, Ewing Irrigation & Landscape, JLL, JL Architects, and Mitsubishi Electric take on new GBI Board…
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…
In 2007 I achieved two of my personal goals, To be a developer, and, Build an office building for my company. In 1981 I started my first “real” job out…
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…
Recent weather in the northeast region of the United States has consisted of several damaging storms. One of the biggest contributors to the damage is flooding. Flash flooding occurs when…
People spend most of their day in or around buildings. Homes, offices, schools, and stores are all types of architecture in which the design can affect the way we feel,…
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…
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…