The Holiday Season: Opportunities For Selfless Service
Throughout the year many of us are so focused on our own ups and downs that we may miss seeing the struggles of others. Finding ways to serve others is…
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Project Delivery Methods – Which One is Right for You?
There are a great many project delivery methods. Of which, three are the most common. They are: Design – Bid – Build Design – Build Integrated Project Delivery We have…
Planning for 100% Renewable Energy
West Chester’s Sustainability Advisor Committee (SAC) unanimously approved a Clean Energy Resolution for West Chester Borough to transition to 100% clean and renewable energy. The transition for 100% clean renewable…
If You Build It, Will They Come?
I recently overheard someone ask “Why are they building another shopping center when there are several in the area half full or empty?” This is a very good question, one…
Designing for Accessibility
“Access for All”, our recent lunch and learn, centered around accessibility guidelines, and the principles of universal design as they apply to washrooms. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990…
From Design to Construction: 6 Steps
Design and construction projects involve several steps. Typically, projects go through the following six phases. However, on some projects, several of these steps may be combined or there may be…
Architecture: More Than Just “Plans and Specs”
Architects are trained in a wide set of skills to assist with site selection, feasibility studies and extending into property operations and maintenance. We are proud of our track record…
5 Points about Luxury Student Housing
Keeping track of trends and serving our clients go hand-in-hand. We are team members working towards mutual success and a lasting relationship. When I read an article in The Atlantic…
What Can Green Globes Do for You?
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) was founded in 2005, with a mission to accelerate the adoption of building practices that result in energy-efficient, healthier and environmentally sustainable buildings. They…
Why Should You Hire an Architect?
Few people realize how complicated it is to build – that is until they find themselves lost in the maze of design options, building codes, zoning laws, contractors, and so…
Efficiencies in Cooling your Building
As we just passed the mid-point of summer here in the United States many of us have been feeling the heat. With heat waves across the states, many of…
The Blending of Academia and the Work Environment
As a second-year architecture student at Drexel University I have experienced both architecture school and interning at JL Architects. When I started interning here in May of my senior year…
Design Begins with Existing Conditions
Most projects don’t begin with a blank canvas and a flat area of land to design and build upon. With so many existing buildings, either broken up into leasable tenant…
The Benefits of Continuing Education in Architecture
Twenty-nine years of working across the USA has resulted in a unique skill set and perspective. Special skills are required to work with people we don’t see, design in a…
Benefits of a Green Globes Certification!
Benefit from Sustainable Features with a Green Globes Certification! Green Globes was created to be a practical and flexible tool applicable to any building regardless of size, type, or…
Meet E. Kipp Happ: JL Architect’s Newest Project Manager
This year, we were lucky enough to have two additional individuals join the JLA team, and today we are proud to introduce one of them to you. Meet Edward Happ…
Roofing: Black or White?
Recently, JLA had a lunch and learn on roofing products with Tim Kenna from Exterior Building Solutions. We learned about the different benefits of white v. black roofs, how they…
When to Use Modular Construction: Three Things You Need to Know
The construction industry comes under tremendous pressure to provide better value through improved quality and performance. The modular commercial construction segment has made significant advances in the implementation of the…
Creating Opportunities Through Energy Modeling
Energy Modeling is a tool used to analyze building systems for the purpose of improving building energy performance. It can be applied to both existing buildings and new construction. It…
Career Fairs & Internships: Getting Your Foot in the Door- Part 2
As mentioned in part 1 from April 4th, we had the opportunity to attend a few career fairs last month. The first being Penn State’s career day, hosted by the…