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08/18/2025

When Wendy set out to build an addition on her property in San Rafael, she knew it would take the right architect to turn her vision into reality.

08/11/2025

The options for repurposed buildings are limited only by supply and your (and your architect’s) imagination. Gas stations and industrial buildings are popular options.

08/04/2025

Repurposed buildings have environmental, economic and social benefits for business owners and communities.

07/28/2025

he biggest fire concerns are in the Wildland Urban Interface areas, where suburban homes and businesses butt up against open spaces and wildland vegetation.

The biggest fire concerns are in the Wildland Urban Interface areas, where suburban homes and businesses butt up against open spaces and wildland vegetation.

07/21/2025

VOCs can harm your health and the environment. Reducing VOCs during and after your building or remodeling project can help keep your environment healthy.

07/14/2025

Retail centers gave small suburban developments and towns a sense of place. With plenty of free parking, malls became the "town squares" of the automobile age.

07/07/2025

Modern design is more than an aesthetic. It's a clean, functional and sustainable way of creating spaces that take us from today into the future.

06/30/2025

Solar shading allows you to make the most of natural light and heat, and shade for a more comfortable, eco-friendly, and beautiful atmosphere.

06/23/2025

Are you thinking of the pros and cons of a remodeling project? Or maybe you've decided, but a question looms, “Where should we spend to get the most value?”

You may have waited years to tackle an extensive home remodeling project. If you’ve decided now is the time, you may be feeling excited and cost-conscious. Every choice you make comes with a price tag and a trade-off. As an architect, I often work with clients who ask: “Where should we spend to ...

06/16/2025

Pioneering California architect Julia Morgan mastered a variety of styles to define a new architecture that was distinctly California’s.

06/02/2025

Solar panels in the 1970s weren’t considered cost effective. In 1975, solar panels cost about $100 per watt. Today, they can cost as little as $0.50 a watt.

05/26/2025

Get your home EV-ready! Learn what upgrades you need—and how Marin & Sonoma homeowners can save with local EV charger rebates.

Get your home EV-ready! Learn what upgrades you need—and how Marin & Sonoma homeowners can save with local EV charger rebates