Design Build for State Projects
Until recently, design build businesses were prevented from bidding on government projects. A new bill passed on September 30th by the State of California is the most recent addition to legislation that will change this. The bill allows certain government and state agencies
Design Build for State Projects
Until recently, design build businesses were prevented from bidding on government projects. A new bill passed on September 30th by the State of California is the most recent addition to legislation that will change this. The bill allows certain government and state agencies
Out of Level
Much of our work in the East Bay is on older houses. Many of our clients want to remodel their homes by redoing the kitchen, adding built-ins, or updating bathrooms. Almost always, the redesign includes new cabinets, windows, doors, or
Out of Level
Much of our work in the East Bay is on older houses. Many of our clients want to remodel their homes by redoing the kitchen, adding built-ins, or updating bathrooms. Almost always, the redesign includes new cabinets, windows, doors, or
7 Things to Consider When Choosing a Remodeler
How well do they communicate? Homeowners who have undergone a remodel will agree—it’s not budget, schedule, or design that ultimately decides whether they were happy with their experience. It was how well their remodeler communicated with them during the
7 Things to Consider When Choosing a Remodeler
How well do they communicate? Homeowners who have undergone a remodel will agree—it’s not budget, schedule, or design that ultimately decides whether they were happy with their experience. It was how well their remodeler communicated with them during the
Sukkah PDX
For the past few years, the Oregon Jewish Museum has put on an architectural exhibit every fall. They ask designers, architects, and individuals for contemporary takes on Sukkah design. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the term, a
Sukkah PDX
For the past few years, the Oregon Jewish Museum has put on an architectural exhibit every fall. They ask designers, architects, and individuals for contemporary takes on Sukkah design. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the term, a
Designing for Residential
The client/builder relationship is one of the unique features of designing single family residential. Unlike working with non-profits or developers to design for non-specified inhabitants, our clients are the ones who are going to live in their house. We aren’t
Designing for Residential
The client/builder relationship is one of the unique features of designing single family residential. Unlike working with non-profits or developers to design for non-specified inhabitants, our clients are the ones who are going to live in their house. We aren’t
Berkeley Hills Roof Deck
Up in the Berkeley Hills, an old house is angled toward the San Francisco Bay. Yet none of the rooms’ windows are directed toward the water, and houses and trees block the sight from the lower patio. To get a
Berkeley Hills Roof Deck
Up in the Berkeley Hills, an old house is angled toward the San Francisco Bay. Yet none of the rooms’ windows are directed toward the water, and houses and trees block the sight from the lower patio. To get a
Pumpkin Pie Smoothies
We often have smoothies together in the office. A few weeks ago, my turn for smoothies was coming up, and I wanted to try something truly different. I decided the key ingredient would be Cookie Butter, which is like peanut butter, but
Pumpkin Pie Smoothies
We often have smoothies together in the office. A few weeks ago, my turn for smoothies was coming up, and I wanted to try something truly different. I decided the key ingredient would be Cookie Butter, which is like peanut butter, but
Building on Mount Rainier
All of our carpenters have a lot of experience building—but not all of them have experience building remote huts for the National Park Service. Zak Steigmeyer has worked all over the country, including on Mount Rainier. Miles and miles
Building on Mount Rainier
All of our carpenters have a lot of experience building—but not all of them have experience building remote huts for the National Park Service. Zak Steigmeyer has worked all over the country, including on Mount Rainier. Miles and miles
What is Design/Build?
As our first blog post, we thought it would be appropriate to explain our Design/Build process. The brilliant lovechild of Architecture and Construction, Design/Build retains the benefits of both its “parents,” while also having its own unique qualities. Today, the disciplines of
What is Design/Build?
As our first blog post, we thought it would be appropriate to explain our Design/Build process. The brilliant lovechild of Architecture and Construction, Design/Build retains the benefits of both its “parents,” while also having its own unique qualities. Today, the disciplines of
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