Most individuals when choosing a place to dine will make the cuisine the priority but second to this is the dining atmosphere. It is natural for most that are going…
Carbon dioxide is a colorless, and odorless gas. It is produced by burning organic compounds or breathing organisms. Carbon dioxide represents 04% of our atmosphere. Plants absorb the gas during…
The staff at JL Architects recently attended a lunch-n-learn with Linda Capriano from Benjamin Moore. They spent the lunch hour learning about how new paint technologies create a healthy living…
This has been my story: I’ve loved it at times and questioned it all at times. Regardless, I sure am thankful to be sitting at this desk (even if it…
As architects, our primary means of communication is visual. We sketch our initial ideas on paper. We layer trace paper over drawing details to work out alternate connections. Elevations and…
At JL Architects, we pride ourselves on our holistic role as architects and stewards. We believe that a holistic approach should consider the environmental impact of our designs and your…
“Green roofs—sometimes referred to as ‘vegetated roofs’ or ‘eco-roofs’—consist of a waterproofing membrane, growing medium (soil) and vegetation (plants) overlying a traditional roof. Green roofs can help mitigate the problems…
It was an exciting few days for architects when the AIA Convention came to town last week. The staff at JL Architects were all encouraged to attend, and take part…
As April showers bring May flowers, JL Architects welcomes Barbara Clarke to the JL team. Barbara is a registered architect of the tri-state area. She originally graduated from Drexel University…
“Global warming” “LEED” “Green Globes” – What does all this mean to those of us in the building industry that are concerned about our environment and want to be part…
Here at JL Architects, we are once again talking about the importance of a green, sustainable, eco-friendly environment that will be enjoyed by generations to come. Earth Day has become…
As 21st century architects, we are first hand witnesses to the way technology is changing our built communities. Back in 1988 when JL Architects was formed, we considered ourselves early…
With “World Water Day” observed every March 22nd, it gives us an opportunity at JL Architects to focus on a resource we can easily take for granted. Access to water,…
A passively designed building uses strategies that maximize energy efficiency and maintain human comfort. The key to the strategy is to maximize the energy that is gained, and minimize the…
There was a lot of buzz at our JLA staff meeting when it was announced that one of our clients, Starbucks, was going to have us work on their new…
Advertising and architecture share similarities. They both provide a professional trying to understand a client’s wants and needs and refining them into a final product. The final product by both…
The staff at JL Architects recently attended a lunch-n-learn with Emily Blair from “Big Ass Fans”, a Kentucky based company that specializes in energy-efficient ceiling fans for a variety of residential,…
We recently held an in-house training for our Zoës Kitchen team at JL Architects. James Truong, the Director of Design from Zoës, made the trek from Texas, spent a few…
Happy New Year! It is that time of year when we at JL Architects look ahead as an office and discuss what collective actions we want to take to help…
As 2015 draws to a close, we begin to look forward to the excitement and unknown of a new year. At JL Architects, we have been serving retail clients for…
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