Public Space and the Pandemic
These are unprecedented times. Online shopping, avoiding public gatherings, wearing masks in public and keeping 6 feet apart from each other has become the new normal. But what does that mean…
The Architect – Client Relationship
As an architect, I come across all sorts of commercial clients. Some are very experienced in the industry protocols, some used to be practicing architects, while others have no familiarity…
H.B. 152: Virginia’s Answer to Affordable Housing?
The legislature of the state of Virginia recently introduced H.B 152. This legislation stipulates “All localities adopting a zoning ordinance under the provisions of this article shall allow development or redevelopment…
Outdoor Dining Spaces – All Year Around
Many restaurants and bars have outdoor spaces where customers can enjoy a meal or drink al fresco. When the weather is sunny and warm, outdoor spaces can provide a wonderful…
The Best Reason to Have An All-Electric Building
When you must make a choice between electricity or natural gas, it’s clear that electricity is better for the environment and maybe for your checkbook, too. Maybe you’ve heard the…
Developing and Maintaining a Client Specific Revit Library
No two projects are ever the same. At JL Architects, we have the privilege of repeat business with many of our clients, with some of that business being multiple locations…
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….
Building Permits: Getting Your Building Project Approved
Building permits! Are they just a piece of paper stating you can build a specific design? Some may feel this way, but they are designed to ensure your project’s plans…
Designing with the Environment in Mind
The environment and climate change are big topics in today’s world. These topics are important to architects who are designing new homes and buildings every day. As more and more…
How to Keep Your Shopping Center Leased
Who remembers getting the JC Penney’s Christmas catalog as a child? Besides having more than enough toys to go around, big department stores had something for everyone no matter the…
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