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New Exhibition Pieces
We’ve added some new exhibition pieces to our portfolio and thought to share them. You can see these pieces in person at the presentation...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Oct 21, 20123 min read
Why You Should Build an ADU
Followers of this blog will recall that in August I wrote Seven First Steps to Success describing the merits, advantages, and how to...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Sep 15, 20123 min read
Building on the Coast: Construction Pointers in Nearshore Environments
Linda Vista House, La Selva Beach, CA Here on the Central Coast of California many are blessed with the opportunity to build homes in...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Aug 12, 20123 min read
Seven First Steps To Success In Attaining Your A.D.U.
Scherer Carriage House: main house is at left, ADU (accessory dwelling unit) at right. An ADU is an additional living unit with kitchen,...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Jul 29, 20123 min read
Attaining Your Building Permit: Eleven Keys to Success
Here are some keys we’ve identified over the years to help guide you in towards a more streamlined and straightforward permit process:...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Jul 5, 20121 min read
The Aesthetics of ‘Green’ in Architectural Expression
Please join us for an informative and evocative discussion about creative principals, buildings, and sustainability. The presentation is...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Jun 4, 20122 min read
The Design of Architectural Concrete Floors
Architectural concrete floors are beautiful as well as functional Architectural concrete floors are in vogue. That’s not surprising....
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Vistacraft Engineers
Aug 28, 20101 min read
update: Hues of Green – Picking a Path to a More Sustainable Future
Greetings Readers, For those who are following, our USGBC-NCC_MBB September 1st, 2010 Presentation at Moss Landing Chamber of Commerce...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Jun 20, 20101 min read
News From Daniel Matthew Silvernail Architect/ June 2010
We’ve posted our monthly broadcast, “News from Daniel Matthew Silvernail Architect”, here on our blog. Enjoy! Download the PDF by...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Apr 3, 20102 min read
“Straw Building and the Argentine Tango”
This editorial first appeared in the CASBA Journal Vol. XV#2. To see the article in it’s original format please visit the CASBA site,...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Mar 21, 20102 min read
Our Lives are what our Thoughts have Made Them…
I’m spending a few minutes this morning reaffirming for myself the goals I set out for USGBC-NCC-MBB when I took office as co-Chair:...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Feb 9, 20101 min read
Latest Commission
We’ve been commissioned to design improvements to a residence in Aptos. Our Preliminary Opinion of Estimated Costs places construction...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Jan 29, 20101 min read
Brainstorming the “Concrete” Presentation
Today Daniel Matthew Silvernail Architect hosted and facilitated a brainstorming session with the firms GraniteRock Construction, the...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Dec 11, 20091 min read
Aptos Residence Submitted for Permits
We’ve submitted for building permits for a medium-scale residential alterations and improvements Project in the Seascape portion of...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Nov 20, 20091 min read
Elected Co-Chair of USGBC Monterey Bay
At it’s November 18th meeting the Steering Committee of USGBC-MBB elected Daniel Silvernail A.I.A. as Co-Chair for the 2010-2012 term by...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Oct 21, 20091 min read
“Kudos to You!”
Our project planner re: our municipal Campus Development Project writes, “I’ve been doing a lot of plan review in the last couple of...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Jul 28, 20091 min read
Named to post of Sponsorship Coordinator, USGBC
Daniel has been appointed Sponsorship Coordinator USGBC-NCC_MBB. Communication from Jordan Daniels, Co-Chair: “We are pleased to welcome...
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