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What Is Sustainable Construction? We are hearing the term “sustainability” more often during the pandemic. Sustainability is a misunderstood term because of many different interpretations and a tendency for people to only casually address and refer to it using words like “eco,” “green,” or “smart.” People working in the public and private sectors are taking […]
Commercial real estate was significantly impacted at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The impacts included physical distancing measures, lockdowns of a broad spectrum of businesses, non-payment of rent, employee layoffs and remote work. Business closings and stay-at-home orders created a feeling of isolation during these disruptions and a significant degree of pent-up energy grew that […]
JL Architects provides high quality renderings for projects we work on, sometimes they are even mistaken for a photograph! While theses renderings should look like the completed project, there are always some differences: Color: We use paint pallets and samples supplied by manufacturers to create accuracy using our rendering software. Color looks different on every […]
After navigating through almost two years of a global pandemic, and as we begin a new year, it seems sustainability and wellness are on the forefront of everyone’s mind. Never more than now, people are placing their well-being and the environment above all else. Therefore, these important design aspects are predicted to be among the […]
The colors in your favorite restaurant may seem “themed” at first glance, but after reading this blog you may see a design intent at work. When choosing the colors for your restaurant, consider how color is broken into 3 categories: robust stimulants, slight stimulants, and suppressants. Let’s look at each category and how it will […]
Having just celebrated Thanksgiving, we are reminded of how grateful we are for our staff. Today we want to highlight Amy, an integral team member who manages the JL office, and is organizer extraordinaire! Amy has been with JL for 6.5 years, and we really could not accomplish what we do without her by our […]
Do you ever wonder how architects keep up with the changes to building code requirements? Or how about the latest in design technology? Or new architectural products and trends? The answer is by taking continuing education courses. Why continuing education? In most states, an architect needs to complete continuing education requirements to renew their license; […]
Technology continues to expand and evolve, changing the way we do things as architects. As the industry had to become comfortable with virtual meetings and screen sharing in 2020, we have seen a change in how projects are now coordinated and managed. In some locations, construction inspections are still virtual, and we wonder if this […]
Restaurant design is more than branding and a sign; diners are looking for an authentic dining experience. To provide such an experience, clarity surrounding your brand and desired atmosphere is a must. Creating the right experience includes the coordination of architectural design, menu selections, menu layout, marketing, and operations. As an architectural firm, we work […]
As a recent graduate of Jefferson University with a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture degree, I have started my first job and am progressing toward my goal of becoming a licensed architect*. Many people do not realize that simply graduating college will not make one an architect. In fact, there are a few steps involved post- […]