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BIM and Revit Explained: The Digital Building Industry

By John Lister | February 13, 2019

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 […]

Fast & Affordable Benefits of a Managed Real Estate Data Base

By John Lister | February 5, 2019

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 […]

GBI's New Board of Directors Announcement

By John Lister | January 15, 2019

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 […]

What is a Green Globes Assessment?

By John Lister | December 11, 2018

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 & Space

By John Lister | November 27, 2018

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 […]

The Renewal of Camden

By John Lister | November 20, 2018

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 […]

Welcome Nital Churi

By John Lister | November 6, 2018

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 […]

Designing for Success: A Case Study on Visualization

By John Lister | October 16, 2018

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 […]

Aspirations into Achievements

By John Lister | October 4, 2018

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 […]

Green Globes Certification: A Sustainable Interior Case Study

By John Lister | September 21, 2018

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 […]

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