FAQs

Why go green with your project?

By going green you will not only be saving the environment but also saving cash. There are many ways to reuse old materials in a project or use new technology to be energy efficient, as well as many other ways to go green. JHAI can help you find the green technology that fits you and your project the best with our extensive knowledge of what is available in the field. We also have a very large referral base in which provides us with great access to areas we do not specialize in ourselves. We take pride in being a strong sustainable design and green working firm.

For additional and more detailed information about the benefits of going green, please see the "Sustainability" section of our website.

What size projects does JHAI work on?

We work on projects of all sizes and of all types. We have completed projects ranging from single family residence one-room remodels or roof covers to working on 300,000 sq.ft. commercial buildings and urban design master plans. If you have a question or want references onto the type or size of project you are looking to do, there is no need to hesitate. Let us know and we will be happy to help you with your project in some way. If not by us being the architect, we can at minimum give you insight into where you may possibly look to get the project you need accomplished. We have set up teams for all sizes and types of projects and can surely help you work towards your goals.

How do JHAI's fees work?

The fees that we charge can vary depending on the type and size of the project. We work on projects based on hourly rates as well as projects based on fixed fees. We track all our time spent on projects weekly along with tracking budgets and schedules. If you're interested in a general estimation of a fee for a specific job, you're more than welcome to ask us your question and we will be able to help you easily with our decades of experience.

What is "Green Architecture," anyway?

"Green architecture" is one of those catch phrases being bantered about with amazing frequency these days. Sources of so called "green" technologies are so abundant now that the term is almost meaningless when used.

But not for us. We understand it, and we embrace green architectural concepts in every phase of the work we do.

But what does it mean? This quote is from D magazine's "Green Glossary"

Green architecture Buildings that have minimal impact on the environment because they are designed to conserve energy, water, land, and other natural resources. Green architecture is more a set of strategies and values than an architectural style.

For additional and more detailed information about what Green Architecture entails, please see the "Sustainability" section of our website.

Is JHAI a local-only company?

While we are an architectural firm in California, based in Los Angeles, our projects have ranged from Catalina to Arizona, from San Diego to Mammoth Mountain; to the states of Idaho and Washington, and to Shanghai, China.