In the DJC: JA Using Gaming Tech to Enhance Design Process

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In the DJC: JA Using Gaming Tech to Enhance Design Process

JA expects to soon roll out its Parametric Casita, which makes it easier for property owners to create detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs), in single-family zones in Seattle. A client inputs their address and is presented with the developable area on their lot. They create their own layout option, hit submit and a simplified structural model, bill of materials and rough construction costs are generated. If they want to build, JA will develop construction documents from Revit models that have been premade.

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Lee Street Lofts Featured in the Daily Journal of Commerce

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Lee Street Lofts Featured in the Daily Journal of Commerce

Johnston Architects has collaborated with developer/builder Bill Parks of William Parks Inc. for over 20 years on multifamily projects throughout Seattle. Most are collections of townhomes or condos on hillsides and surrounded by landscaping, and most incorporate a water feature. Woonefs and pedestrian paths are another common thread in the developments. Our latest collaboration is Lee Street Lofts, recently featured in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce.

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Bryant Heights in the Seattle Times→

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Bryant Heights in the Seattle Times

The Seattle Times highlights different ways architects are answering how Seattle will house its growing population. They featured Bryant Heights as an example of a new residential development that knits together a dense family neighborhood with vibrant retail corridor while maintaining its park-like character through tenacious preservation. Click here to read the full story.

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The Wall Street Journal Visits the Methow Valley→

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The Wall Street Journal Visits the Methow Valley

We’re proud of our connection to Washington’s Methow Valley, so it was a pleasure to speak to the Wall Street Journal about the architectural style emerging in these nature-driven communities. Click here to read the full story.

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Recent Explorations in Digital Fabrication: Mock Ups Part 1

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Recent Explorations in Digital Fabrication: Mock Ups Part 1

In this first part of our mock up series, we explore how interior space can build a contextual relationship with its neighborhood and city. 

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