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Post-Pandemic Office Design 2022.10.25 The ongoing struggle to get employees back to the office has revealed that some aspects of work-life balance are more important than others in the eyes of staff seeking a more enticing “new normal” work environment. A shortage of skilled personnel has incentivized many companies to rapidly reconsider their office environments, but well-informed design has often taken a back seat to historical precedents and outdated assumptions about productivity and minimizing costs. Most businesses will never go back to expecting 100% of their staff to be present every day, recognizing that hybrid work is both less costly to the company and more attractive to employees. The key to making people want to come into the office is to create an environment that provides physical and emotional infrastructure to support and empower working.

2022 Retail Design Trends 2022.09.19 Consumer behavior has changed dramatically since COVID, with more people shopping online than ever before. With businesses opening their doors again, how will brick and mortar stores compete with the convenience of online shopping? Retailers will need to re-imagine the design of their spaces to improve connections with local communities and create unique brand experiences to address the evolved demands of the post-pandemic consumer.

How we did it: Star Garments Innovation Center - Efficient Adaptive Re-Use (3/6) 2022.09.04 In an effort to reduce the cost and the carbon footprint of the project, the Star Garment Innovation Center was planned as an adaptive re-use of an existing building. Special care was taken to retain as much of the original structure as possible while still achieving the ambitious programmatic and energy goals.

How we did it: Star Garments Innovation Center - A Holistic Design Approach (2/6) 2022.09.01 Every project raises its own set of challenges our design team must solve. In the case of an ambitious project like the Star Garment Innovation Center, there were multiple obstacles to be overcome during both design and construction planning.

JPDA is now known as Circular 2022.07.15 We've changed our name to reflect our holistic focus on sustainability and social benefit.

HOW WE DID IT: PARK SLOPE PASSIVE HOUSE - PRELIMINARY BLOWER DOOR TESTING (7/9) 2022.07.14 We're looking back at one of our completed Passive House projects, a landmarked multifamily townhouse in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

How We Did It: Park Slope Passive House Series

Part 1 Introduction 2021.08.16 Part 2 Architectural Design and Layout 2021.08.16 Part 3 Passive House Design 2021.08.16 Part 4 Demolition and Framing 2021.10.06 Part 5 Insulation and Air Barrier 2021.10.07 Part 6 Heating, Cooling & Ventilation 2021.10.11 Part 7 Final Testing and Handoff 2022.07.12 Part 8 Interior Finishes 2022.07.13 Part 9 Preliminary Blower Door Testing 2022.07.14

HOW WE DID IT: PARK SLOPE PASSIVE HOUSE - INTERIOR FINISHES (8/9) 2022.07.13 We're looking back at one of our completed Passive House projects, a landmarked multifamily townhouse in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

HOW WE DID IT: PARK SLOPE PASSIVE HOUSE - FINAL TESTING AND HANDOFF (9/9) 2022.07.12 Final handoff to the clients

School Sustainability: Designing for Today 2022.07.09 Passive House schools are healthier for the planet as well as for students and educators.

POST-PANDEMIC RETAIL DESIGN: WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE? 2021.10.20 Covid-19 has permanently changed life as we know it, including how we work, how we learn, travel and shop.

HOW WE DID IT: PARK SLOPE PASSIVE HOUSE - HEATING, COOLING & VENTILATION (6/9) 2021.10.11 We’re looking back at one of our completed Passive House projects, a Landmarked multi-family townhouse in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

HOW WE DID IT: PARK SLOPE PASSIVE HOUSE - INSULATION AND AIR BARRIER (5/9) 2021.10.07 We’re looking back at one of our completed Passive House projects, a Landmarked multi-family townhouse in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

HOW WE DID IT: PARK SLOPE PASSIVE HOUSE - DEMOLITION AND FRAMING (4/9) 2021.10.06 We’re looking back at one of our completed Passive House projects, a Landmarked multi-family townhouse in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

How we did it: Star Garments Innovation Center

Part 1 A Holistic Design Approach 2022.09.01 Part 2 Efficient Adaptive Re-Use 2022.09.04 Part 3 Passive House in Sri Lanka 2022.11.09

How We Did It: Park Slope Passive House - Passive House Design (3/9) 2021.08.16 Our last post explored the larger transformations of this building, including unit and layout conversions that gave our client an open duplex in addition to a rental flat.

How We Did It: Park Slope Passive House - Architectural Design and Layout (2/9) 2021.08.16 In this second post, we’re taking a closer look into the architectural design and layout renovations, ultimately converting the building from a 3 family to 2 family townhouse, and bringing with it openness and light.

How We Did It: Park Slope Passive House - Introduction (1/9) 2021.08.16 In this new blog series, we’re looking back at one of our completed Passive House projects—a multifamily townhouse in Brooklyn—giving insights into the design and construction process.

Ethical and Sustainable Fashion: Can it Be Achieved? 2021.08.12 An Holistic Approach is the Only Solution Despite a rise in demand for ethical clothing, the fashion industry has a long way to go before it can achieve global fair trade and sustainability.

Field Report: BMW Motorrad on California's Central Coast 2021.03.25 JPDA introduces BMW Motorrad's Make Life a Ride to California's wine country.

JPDA Wins BKLYN Design Awards Project of the Year 2021.03.15 We are proud to announce that JPDA’s Star Garment Innovation Center project won two design awards from AIA Brooklyn, including Best International Project and Project of the Year! The Star Garment Innovation Center sets a new high bar for sustainability, energy efficiency and worker health.

Dynamic Dealership Designs 2021.03.15 Experience Matters If you’ve shopped for a new ride recently, chances are the dealership where you went to test drive and purchase the car looked very much the same as it did 50 years ago.

Passive House for Supermarkets: Decreasing Energy Use Increases Profits 2020.11.18 It’s a little-known fact that supermarkets are the most energy-intensive of all commercial buildings, consuming more Btu’s per square foot than even hospitals.

Pandemic Passive House: How We Solved Work From Home 2020.10.29 Nobody expected to be spending so much time at home this year, but it's safe to say we all have a much keener appreciation of the positives and negatives of “living at the office” 24/7.

Passive House & LEED: Why compromise when you can have the best of both worlds? 2020.10.20 If your company is planning a LEED building or renovation project, learn how incorporating Passive House design can help you maximize sustainability, energy efficiency and worker comfort.

NYC Climate Mobilization Act Recognizes Passive House as Key Approach to Reducing Building Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2019.10.11 New York’s existing buildings account for almost 70% of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Staying Warm and Cozy this Winter with a Passive House 2017.02.09 The weather has been very unpredictable this season.

*Happy Holidays from all of us at JPDA!* 2016.12.21 We love all the projects we've been able to work on this year, and we wish all our supporters the best.

Adam Smith's Texas Harley-Davidson Grand Opening 2016.05.09 With great fanfare Adam Smith's Texas Harley-Davidson dealership has opened in Bedford Texas.

Harley-Davidson Dealership Re-Design Challenges 2016.01.15 Each Harley-Davidson renovation poses certain challenges, but can similarly can be seen as opportunities.

Passive House in Boerum Hill 2016.01.11 In our third Boerum Hill townhouse renovation, we are applying Passive House principles to transform a derelict single-room occupancy townhouse into an energy-optimized machine for family living.

How We Used Dance Notation to Develop a Conceptual Model for DSPAC 2016.01.07 For the Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center project, JPDA used photography and graphic analysis to create a conceptual diagram that informed our design process throughout the project.

We love anaglypta wallpaper! 2015.06.17 Anaglypta is an embossed wallpaper which comes in a range of patterns and textures.

Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center 2015.05.07 As we are approaching the completion date for construction we are excited to give you a sneak peek into the Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Centre.

Clove Lakes Medical Office Progress 2015.04.29 Progress at the Clove Lakes Medical Office is coming along nicely.

Passive House is the Future 2015.02.18 JPDA has committed to Passive House principles for all our projects As architects we necessarily work at the intersection of art, engineering and commerce.

First look at DSPAC's custom mosaic tiles 2015.02.13 We were really excited to recieve progress photos of our custom mural being made for the Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center, which is currently under construction in Brooklyn.

Benzine and Boardwalk 2013.11.11 A preview of one of the many large-format graphics that will adorn the walls of our soon to be opened Harley-Davidson flagship in Manhattan.

Spreading the Light at BHH II 2013.04.09 As rough-in continues, there’ve been a couple of nice developments on the job site.

BHH II Skylights Installed 2013.03.01 This week services are being installed throughout the Boerum Hill House II.

Framing wraps up at BHH II 2013.02.22 On the job site at the Boerum Hill House II this week, framing is complete, which means if you squint your eyes and apply some imagination you can start to see the various rooms and spaces taking shape.

Boerum Hill House II Design Walkthru 2013.02.15 While framing continues on Boerum Hill House II, we’ll take this opportunity to illustrate the design concept with some drawings and images from our working 3D model.

Boerum Hill House II [BHHII] Construction Underway 2013.02.08 This week, JPDA began construction on a new townhouse renovation in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.

Rio +20 and Brand Responsibility 2012.06.27 Though the UN Conference on Sustainable Development ended to mixed reviews in the media last week (see - Activists slam Rio+20 sustainable development summit as a 'hoax', Rio+20 Draft Agreement Agreed Upon, Labeled 'Weak', Rio+20: reasons to be cheerful) - Scientific American is reporting on one potentially positive initiative that a handful of brands have agreed to which involves incorporating methods for accounting for natural capital.

Battery Park gets some storage 2012.03.30 Just a little under a year ago we completed a small loft insertion into a studio apartment in Battery Park City, found here.

Light through the layers. 2012.03.22 Less than 2 months left in our gut rehab of a Park Slope townhouse.

Marcel Breuer Digital Archive 2012.03.15 Syracuse University has announced the launch of the Marcel Breuer Digital Archive, showcasing the early work of the designer.

Can architecture really be to blame? 2012.02.06 A recent 99% Invisible episode explores the myth that modern architecture was to blame for the squalid conditions at the Pruitt-Igoe housing complex in St-Louis.

BREAKING OUT AND BREAKING IN 2012.01.30 BldBlog is hosting a distributed film festival exploring the architecture of escapes and break-ins in movies.

Ron Johnson's 'Think Different' Moment 2012.01.25 We're all excited to see what Ron has to say and the transformations he'll make at JC Penney.

Samsung hopes to take storefront interactivity to a new level 2012.01.25 http://www.

Milburn house down to its guts. 2010.07.14 The house we're working on in Millburn, NJ has been stripped down to show its true character.

JPDA's O2 Dublin Brand Experience is published in Night Fever 2 2010.06.25 Pick up a copy of Night Fever 2, Frame Magazine's survey of innovative hospitality design.

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