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Mental Health Awareness Month

May 29, 2020

Nurturing Our Mental Health Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month by the Mental Health Association (MHA). In order to bring awareness and decrease the stigma associated with the mental health challenges, each year the MHA…

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Baking & Architecture

May 1, 2020

My grandmother owned a small bakery on an island in the Philippines. I remember her waking up at 4 am to knead batches of dough with great effort. Pan de sal was her specialty, which translates to salt bread. Locals…

Architecture, Fun, Outside the Office, Staff
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In Memory of John Wong

April 21, 2020

On April 15th, we mourn the loss of John Wong. With over 20+ years at Nacht & Lewis, Wong had a lasting impact on our firm as the Principal Architect for our correction market. His extensive expertise expands across multiple…

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The Builder/Architect Relationship: Things to Remember to Make It Work

February 24, 2020

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…

Architecture, Architecture, Community, Projects, Staff
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Designing for Wellness

January 28, 2020

When designing, architects always think about the effects that architecture may have on the people that use and interact with our buildings and spaces. The experience can vary depending on the intent of the structure. For example, a sacred space should elicit…

Architecture, Staff
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5 Tips In Joining The Architecture Industry

January 3, 2020

One key thing to remember about the architecture industry is that it is much broader than most people may think. First of all, you don’t need to be an architect to work at an architecture firm. Wait, what? It’s true….

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The Process of a Designer

December 4, 2019

“You don’t just design buildings, you design details, you design execution… you design the entire process”. – Bob Borson, lifeofanarchitect.com I was recently asked about “design” and what the process entails.  While the notion of “design” is something achieved and…

Architecture, Staff
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Introduction to Building Information Modeling

October 12, 2019

As Architects, it is essential for us to efficiently collaborate with our engineer and construction partners. Platforms that allow real-time collaboration is crucial from design to construction; therefore, Building Information Model (BIM) is key in our process in shaping the…

Architecture, Technology
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Staff Spotlight: Alex Balais

October 9, 2019

Nacht & Lewis is pleased to welcome our newest team member, Senior Project Coordinator, Alex Balais. 1. How long have you been with N&L? As an employee, I started officially on September 27th, but I have been working with projects…

Fun, Office Culture, Staff
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Architecture Talk – A Language of Its Own

August 7, 2019

Architecture comes from a deep-rooted culture and long history, commonly assessed through visual terms and subject to perception. When speaking to an architect, you begin to pick up on words that are uncommon. Like all professions, architects have their own…

Fun
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Art-chitecture

June 26, 2019

Designing with Functionality Architecture plays an important role in our lives. The physical infrastructure is something that we are confronted with every day. We share an apartment or a house with our family and if we are lucky, we are…

Architecture, Fun, Outside the Office, Staff
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Staff Spotlight: Jeff Janssen

June 3, 2019

Nacht & Lewis is pleased to present our newest team member, Senior Project Coordinator, Jeff Janssen. 1. How long have you been with N&L? Started last month. 2. What do you do in your downtime? (Cook? Ski? Play sports?) Play…

Fun, Office Culture, Staff
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We Wheelie Love to Bike!

May 17, 2019

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…

Community, Fun, Office Culture, Outside the Office, Staff, Sustainability
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Making A Difference In The Community

April 29, 2019

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….

Community, Outside the Office, Staff
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Make Every Day Earth Day

April 23, 2019

Nacht & Lewis celebrates Earth Day every day by incorporating practices that reduce the negative affect on our environment into our daily lives. Here are ways our team contributes to sustainability: Biking Instead of starting your engine for a quick…

Events, Outside the Office, Sustainability
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In Memory of Hans Schneider, AIA

April 19, 2019

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Hans Schneider on March 19th. Hans’ 50+ year history with Nacht & Lewis began in August of 1962, when he was hired on as a Draughtsman and Project Coordinator….

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Not All ZNE Are Created Equal

April 17, 2019

Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is a design strategy that has piqued the interest of many clients. ZNE is a viable solution due to the declining price of photovoltaic panels. Since a decade ago, the payback period has reduced from 20…

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Staff Spotlight: Vu Nguyen

March 11, 2019

Say hello to Vu Nguyen, the newest member of the marketing team! 1. What’s your favorite type of cuisine? Love, love, Asian cuisines (Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, etc.) and of course pizza. 2. What do you do in your downtime?  I like to…

Fun, Office Culture, Staff
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Napa County Re-Entry Facility

February 15, 2019

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Napa County Re-Entry project occurred with pomp and circumstance on Friday, February 1st and included the Chief of Probation, Chief of Corrections, Members of the Napa County Board of Supervisors, as well as distinguished members…

Architecture, Events, Projects
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A Dedication To Robert Peterson

A Dedication to Robert Petersen

February 5, 2019

“Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow On January 30th,  the Nacht & Lewis staff, along with members of his family, celebrated the life of Robert Petersen who passed suddenly…

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Get to Know the New Accessibility Market

February 1, 2019

Introducing A New Market My name is Eric Sifuentes, and I am excited to introduce the new market sector! As a Certified Access Specialist (CASp), subject matter expert and newly licensed architect, I will be leading the accessibility market. This…

Accessibility, Code, Recognition, Staff
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2019 Staff Promotions

January 14, 2019

Congratulations to our team members! Chris Flatt | Associate Principal Stephanie Surigao | Project Coordinator Jackie Son | Marketing Coordinator

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A Tale of Two Clinics

November 30, 2018

Nacht & Lewis has been working with UCSF since 2003. In our 15-year relationship we’ve had the privilege of working on three significant healthcare programs that needed to be moved from the Parnassus campus over to the new campus in…

Architecture, Projects
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CASI’s 2nd Annual Summit

November 28, 2018

The Accessibility Codes and Standards Community gathered at the Disney Hotel for a two day event for expert-level CASps, building officials, architects and inspectors.

Accessibility, Code, Fun, Summit
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