James Heimler, Architect, Inc.
James Heimler, Architect, Inc. (JHAI) is one of the leading architecture firms in California for environmentally sustainable design practices and spatial architectural planning. Our general practice firm has completed over 3600 successful commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects.
JHAI
James Heimler, Architect, Inc. is one of the leading architecture firms in California for environmentally sustainable design practices and spatial architectural planning. Our general practice firm has developed many successful commercial, industrial, institutional and residential projects.
James Heimler, Architect, Inc.
James Heimler, Architect, Inc. is one of the leading architecture firms in California for environmentally sustainable design practices and spatial architectural planning. Our general practice firm has developed many successful commercial, industrial, institutional and residential projects.
JHAI
James Heimler, Architect, Inc. is one of the leading architecture firms in California for environmentally sustainable design practices and spatial architectural planning. Our general practice firm has developed many successful commercial, industrial, institutional and residential projects.
Angela Giles Podcast
In this episode of Savage Angel, Angela sits down with Jim Heimler—architect, planner, and activist—for a wide-ranging conversation on what architecture should do: support real human life, elevate spirit, and integrate function, community, and environment into one coherent whole.
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Built on Blues Podcast
In this episode of Built on Blues, host Graeme Bryks sits down with Jim Heimler, the visionary founder of James Heimler Architect, Inc. (JHAI) and a true pioneer of sustainable design. Long before "green building" became a corporate buzzword, Jim was operating as an "ecoist" in Los Angeles, co-founding one of the first government-sponsored recycling centers in...
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Why JHAI?
We can coordinate your project from its initial inception through design, community, governmental approvals, bidding and construction. In the process of integrating different design solutions, we incorporate sustainable design architectural principles through passive solar, energy-efficient systems and earth friendly building materials.
Our Projects
JHAI's wide range of over 3600 projects includes experience with institutional, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, tenant improvement, space planning, as well as single and multi-family residential clients. Each of these collaborations has furthered our understanding of what sets us apart from our competitors. Our success in helping each client achieve their organization’s goals speaks for itself.
Testimonials
"Throughout the term of their contract the firm has provided service of the highest quality and has consistently offered creative solutions to often difficult and complex problems. The firm was always an active team player as other professionals became involved in the design of comprehensive solutions to the Distirct's access compliance problems."
“Jim perfectly interpreted my ideas, and produced a design wich was superior to what I had originally envisioned. His work was so meticulous that the plans easily passed through plan check and all permit guidelines witout any corrections. During construction he was endlessly helpful in keeping the contractor to the plans and correcting errors.”
"JHAI provided the highest quality services and met all the district schedules throughout the term of their contract. The firm was a team player involved in the design and construction document process with the various district project managers."
“He has served both as pro bono advisor on architectural matters and as an active participants in committee discussions. It is through such voluntary efforts by architects that we have come so far into defining streetscapes issues and finding solutions. I wish to commend Mr. Heimler professionalism and civic-mindedness to your consideration.”
“I have found Jim to be a very ethical and professional person in both his personal life and career in architecture. Jim is thorough and confident in making decisions and always considers all the known facts and the best interest of others before proceeding onward. Jim is optimistic in his approach to life and business, but not unrealistic and can be very innovative."
"Jim's passion for environmentally sustainable building practices has been instrumental in LINC's leadership in greening the affordable housing field. Jim is thoughtful in his comments and very collegial in working with other board members and staff."
"Mr. Heimler and his staff have continually designed projects that are within the budget and have minimal substantial change orders or extras all without sacrificing the project's quality, performance, and reliability. Throughout the process of design and construction, Mr. Heimler and his experienced staff demonstrate a strong commitment to coordinationg all aspects of the project while paying attention to detail in a team oriented environment."
"Your firm has proven itself from the first day we worked on the negotiations with the insurance company all the way through design, permitting, and construction as a solid architectural firm that does what is says it will do."
Our Work Process
At JHAI, we believe that great design begins with open dialogue and the exchange of ideas. Our creative thinking and integrated design approach depends on candid discussions with clients before we start designing. We take each project individually, understanding your expectations and making sure they're addressed. Your key insights inform and direct our design expertise.
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Discuss
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Creative Concept
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Rendering & Modeling
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Delivery
On Time & On Budget
