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As a student in modern society, we are surrounded by technology. Often, we find technology consuming us, leading us away from being engaged in our learning. As architectural designers we are called to create comfortable learning spaces that are attractive, clear of unnecessary distractions, and balance the need for technology with simplicity in design. Technology: […]
Architects use 3D rendering software to create photo realistic images of their design intent, allowing others to thoroughly picture the proposed project. 3D renderings can be used to capture any scene, location, time, or option within the design. The opportunities for what can be shown are endless and can benefit a project in many ways. […]
Listen in to Glenn Ebersole from JL Architects and TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce in this month’s Chamber Chat.
Architecture and technology have always been connected. Architecture and design are applied sciences that use research and development in technology to drive their work to new heights, creating buildings and products that are more interesting, responsible and useful. The speed of technological advancement in today’s world is mind boggling. Everything people use and interact with […]
A commodity is a basic good used as an input in the production of goods and services. Companies use commodities in the manufacturing process to turn them into everyday goods. Commodities are priced uniformly worldwide, but that is not the case for professional architecture and engineering services. And yet, procurement departments continue to commoditize architecture […]
If you’re planning a major renovation or construction project, there are many ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle building materials, which helps keep them out of landfills and reduces your building costs at the same time. If you think about the massive amount of materials used throughout the building process, recycling building components makes economic […]
Biophilia, as author Edward D. Wilson in The Biophilia Hypothesis describes, “is the innately emotional affiliation of human beings to other living organisms”. As architects we are called to create this emotional affiliation in the spaces we design. Utilizing biophilic design, we pull in elements of our ecosystem that can bring us a sense of […]
All businesses, and of any kind can benefit from solar energy! Determining the array size and effectiveness is step one. Here is what you need to know: 1. Your solar array can be as small or as large as your structure / property will allow. 2. The amount of energy produced is attributed to many […]
What is 3D Scanning Technology? 3D scanning technology is the future of visualizing spaces. It allows you, your AEC team, and your projects stakeholders to see the property with a press of a button. Using a camera, panoramic views are created and linked together to create a walkthrough of the scanned space. This technology can […]
Architects are too often seen and treated as a commodity. And they are viewed as being all the same and providing the same result regardless of which architect is hired for the project. Therefore, with that mindset, the entity that seeks to hire the architect looks for the lowest fee because they think that the […]