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Architectural Design’s Impact on Education

By Lisa Lister | October 11, 2022

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: […]

How Can 3D Renderings Help Communicate Your Design Intent?

By Lisa Lister | October 3, 2022

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. […]

Chamber Chat with JL Architects’ Glenn Ebersole

By Lisa Lister | September 21, 2022

Listen in to Glenn Ebersole from JL Architects and TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce in this month’s Chamber Chat.

Revolutionary Technology Needed in the Architecture Firm’s Studio for Success

By Lisa Lister | September 12, 2022

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 […]

Architecture and Engineering Professional Services Are Not A Commodity

By Lisa Lister | August 24, 2022

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 […]

How to Reuse and Recycle Construction Materials

By Lisa Lister | August 22, 2022

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 […]

Biophilic Design, What is it, and Why is it Important?

By Lisa Lister | August 9, 2022

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 […]

Can Solar Panels Benefit your Business?

By Lisa Lister | August 1, 2022

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 […]

How does 3D Scanning Technology Benefit your Project?

By Lisa Lister | July 28, 2022

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 […]

Properly Selected Architects Provide Added Value to Building Projects

By Lisa Lister | July 20, 2022

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 […]

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