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The world has been transformed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are all probably tired of hearing the C-word. What many aspire to hear is a discussion of returning to normalcy. To reach normalcy we will need to leave the times of Stay-at-home orders and move into a transition period. What will these times of […]
As 2020 kicked off, the construction industry had high hopes of maintaining the industries boom. Little did we know this would be upended in the first quarter of the year by Covid-19. The state of Pennsylvania ordered all construction to cease operations on March 21, 2020, with New York following on March 27, and New […]
These are unprecedented times. Online shopping, avoiding public gatherings, wearing masks in public and keeping 6 feet apart from each other has become the new normal. But what does that mean for public spaces? All we know for certain is that the way we live is changed. Looking Back and Learning from Disaster This isn’t the first […]
Until a cure for COVID-19 is discovered, apprehension about contact with others and crowded spaces will continue after we are back to work, engaging at restaurants, and sending our children to school. To ease some of this anxiety, commercial businesses and institutions are looking at how to thrive in spite of an infectious disease. In […]
We are offering a 30% discount on new services until June 30! We’ve been keeping you in our thoughts and hope that you and your loved ones are all healthy and well during this time. We received a grant/loan from the SBA under the Payroll Protection Program (3P) and want to share the benefits with you. […]
As an architect, I come across all sorts of commercial clients. Some are very experienced in the industry protocols, some used to be practicing architects, while others have no familiarity with the industry protocols. No matter the client’s knowledge, the key to creating a reoccurring client is to understand their needs and expectations. Providing our […]
The legislature of the state of Virginia recently introduced H.B 152. This legislation stipulates “All localities adopting a zoning ordinance under the provisions of this article shall allow development or redevelopment of middle housing residential units upon each lot zoned for single-family residential use. For purposes of this section, “middle housing” means a two-family residential unit, […]
Many restaurants and bars have outdoor spaces where customers can enjoy a meal or drink al fresco. When the weather is sunny and warm, outdoor spaces can provide a wonderful atmosphere where you can enjoy nature as well as eat and socialize with friends. Owners also benefit from the outdoor area. Offering additional seating to […]
No two projects are ever the same. At JL Architects, we have the privilege of repeat business with many of our clients, with some of that business being multiple locations of a similar project type or prototype. Even though the type of use and function are the same, there are always differences to each project […]
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 4 of my takeaways from the Green Building Initiative User Summit held Atlanta this year. Everything is Iterative Iterations and revisions lead to better solutions. […]