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Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a process of creating a 3D database which represents the design of the building. Revit is a software application which creates a digital replica of the building. Several applications exist for this technology in the construction industry, however, BIM and Revit are the most popular applications. The confusion between BIM […]
Commercial real estate is a competitive market, so any advantage an owner can secure enhances the ability to show a return on investment. JL Architects can offer you that advantage through the storage and management of your leasing data. Benefit #1 – Reduced Cost per LOD and per Square Foot We are frequently asked by […]
John Lister of JL Architects Joins Green Building Initiative’s 2019 Board of Directors Stimson Lumber, Ewing Irrigation & Landscape, JLL, JL Architects, and Mitsubishi Electric take on new GBI Board roles Portland, Ore. – The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is pleased to announce the election of its 2019 Board of Directors. Outgoing GBI Chair Rich […]
As Director of Sustainability for JL Architects, I am active as both a Green Globes Professional and Green Globes Assessor for the Green Building Initiative (GBI). Green Globes is a well-established green building guidance and assessment program that offers a practical and affordable way to advance the environmental performance and sustainability of a wide variety […]
Sound can be absorbed, contained or amplified based on how a building is designed. Recently, JL Architects attended two presentations on controlling acoustics within a space. We had Regupol America and Kwik-Wall visit us. Regupol shared information regarding sound transmission through floors, while Kwik-Wall shared about sound proofing on operable walls. Sound affects our quality […]
In pre-World War II America, many towns in the Mid-Atlantic region were flourishing due to manufacturing and the steel industry. The backbone of America’s economy was helping build today’s famous cities and buildings across the globe, but when the Second World War ended a steady decline of these industries began. By the 1970’s these towns […]
JL Architects is excited to announce the addition of Nital Churi to our very talented design team! Nital adds a creative and unique perspective to our projects and loves to incorporate the latest trends and materials into her designs. Architecture is a field that is constantly evolving and progressing. Nital enjoys learning about the newest […]
As architects, our projects are never designed in a bubble. Input from our clients, local jurisdictions, neighboring properties, and our past experiences all work together to shape our clients’ visions into tangible buildings. Recently, we had a project where our client was exploring the idea of excavating a neighboring hillside along the main road to […]
In 2007 I achieved two of my personal goals, To be a developer, and, Build an office building for my company. In 1981 I started my first “real” job out of college at Skidmore Owings and Merrill. I was told that SOM always wanted to be in a building they designed. While JL Architects will […]
As Director of Sustainability for JL Architects, I am active as both a Green Globes Professional and Green Globes Assessor for the Green Building Initiative (GBI). Green Globes is a well-established green building guidance and assessment program that offers a practical and affordable way to advance the environmental performance and sustainability of a wide variety […]