Since July 16th, all phone calls and text messages that focus on mental health are being transferred to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The lifeline has replaced the old ten-digit suicide prevention…
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How Design Affects Mental Health
Everyone’s mental health story is different, but we all share common needs. As a designer, we must imagine how architecture can impact the lives of individuals. Our buildings should be a resource that allows people to engage with each other….
Designing for Justice Facilities
We are dedicated to understanding the complex issues of justice and public safety in our communities. We strive to be a voice for social justice and fair treatment for all. As architects who design justice facilities, we endeavor to create…
Public Schools Week
Public Schools Create Limitless Dreams February 22, 2021 – February 26, 2021 is recognized as public schools week; we welcome you to join us in recognizing the importance of public schools. The public school systems has employed millions of full-time…
Webinar: Optimizing Your Work Experience During COVID-19
Nacht & Lewis Architects is proud to present this webinar on our work experience during COVID-19 with special guests from Roebbelen Contracting. Whether you are working from home or out at a job site, we will be providing some tips…
The Builder/Architect Relationship: Things to Remember to Make It Work
Before entering the architecture industry, I began my career as a union carpenter building custom homes and commercial projects. I worked with architects, engineers, and consultants discussing plan sets and specifications. During that period, I was able to obtain a…
We Wheelie Love to Bike!
Dust off your bikes because May is Bike Month! The League of American Bicyclists established Bike Month in 1956, an annual celebration that encourages biking as the main form of transportation. This is an opportunity for everyone to demonstrate the…
Making A Difference In The Community
Among the many associations and organizations that meet our professional desires, Nacht & Lewis takes pride in serving our community by volunteering. About 17 months ago, I joined the Sacramento Sheriff’s Drowning Accident Rescue Team (DART) with my son Grant….
Drowning Accident Rescue Team (DART)
Last December, my son Grant and I joined Sacramento’s Drowning Accident Rescue Team (DART). On May 13th, we were certified as Swift Water Rescue Technicians. It was a tough course, but a lot of fun and very rewarding. It all…
Leonard F. Starks and His Watercolors
Leonard F. Starks was the original founder of Nacht & Lewis in 1922. Here’s a brief spotlight on our founder and his love for watercolor painting. As one of the leading architects in Sacramento throughout the 1920’s, up until his…
January 2018 Staff Promotions
Congratulations are in order for our staff members who received promotions this month. Well done all! DeAnn Splinter – Senior Project Manager, Associate Principal Eric Sifuentes – Senior Project Coordinator, Associate Eric Tien – Senior Project Coordinator, Associate Julie Bettencourt…
Travel Blog: Healthcare Synposium 2017
I was invited by Walt Vernon of Mazzetti to participate in a special focus group in collaboration with Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) entitled “Reimagining the ED” to be held at the Healthcare Symposium in Austin, Texas. On an…
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Blog post written by George Hubert, Nacht & Lewis Project Architect With few exceptions, humans are social creatures. For this reason, teamwork, like community, is among those concepts that we intuitively link to happiness and success. If we are lucky, teamwork is…
Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day to every dad, daddy, father, papa, dada, grandpa, granddad, uncle, step-dad, and father figure! We appreciate you!! Ode to a father…The man who teaches you how to be a man. And I am not talking about being macho….
Happy Mother’s Day!
This weekend we are celebrating the women in our lives who have helped us become who we are today. Mom, mother, mama, ma, mommy, or whatever term of endearment you choose, here are some words of gratitude from our staff here…
What Do Architects Do?
Curious what architects do? Here is a simple breakdown from company President Mike Parrott, AIA: Architects have a saying that we will “give you the plans for free”. However, plans are only a small part of the overall service provided…
California Education: Prop 51
The Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016, or Proposition 51, is a really big name for, “Let’s help better educate our kids”! On November 8, 2016, California voters will be faced with the decision to…