School Shootings; Architecture for Education
January 24, 2019, I was in my last semester of architecture school at Penn State, and enjoying a band in downtown State College when my friend got an eerie text….
The Importance of Daylighting
Daylighting is an important consideration when designing space. But what exactly is daylighting? Daylighting is the practice of placing windows, other openings, and reflective surfaces so that sunlight (direct or…
Use Wood
The building industry is one of the leaders in pollution and greenhouse gases. Per the American Forest Foundation steel and concrete consume 12% and 20% more energy to produce, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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