San Francisco Federal Building Most of us have noticed the new Federal Building complex in South of Market – it’s readily apparent and...

The Piazza della Signoria in Florence Bernardo Bellotto, c.1742 Oil on canvas. Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest, Hungary Camillo Sitte...

Our client, a married couple, were decidedly unclear about their needs for the home except that the husband was quite clear about how...

The design process has been called the most misunderstood part of being an architect. It requires passion and a dedication almost...

Designing Dragon House by Daniel Silvernail Floor Plan of Dragon House. The client’s program statement stipulated four bedroom, 3-1/2...

Accessible design is the branch of professional architectural practice in which the needs of people with disabilities are specifically...

In an age of prefab homes, remodels and additions, the built environment is constantly changing. Rarely does a building’s original...

LESS IS MORE Bold, vibrant colors contrast with natural materials – exposed timbers, hardwood floors – in this home to create a sense of...

As I recall, one of the first questions I asked owner Robert Atton in the pre-design interviews preparatory to designing the Felton...

In January 2004 we were invited by Depth Magazine to contribute an article about sustainable architecture. I decided to write an...

Yet there is more to this assemblage than meets the eye, for in fact this seemingly seamless whole came about through a remarkable...

The inventor and architect R. Buckminster Fuller was the subject of a recent NPR (National Public Radio) article. That interview centered...

During the Thanksgiving break, between visits with our families in Los Angeles, my wife and I took the opportunity to visit Lovell Beach...

LEED certified buildings offer specific advantages for those who wish to conserve resources. These include: -Leading the transformation...

Followers of this blog will recall that in August I wrote Seven First Steps to Success describing the merits, advantages, and how to...

Linda Vista House, La Selva Beach, CA Here on the Central Coast of California many are blessed with the opportunity to build homes in...

Scherer Carriage House: main house is at left, ADU (accessory dwelling unit) at right. An ADU is an additional living unit with kitchen,...

Here are some keys we’ve identified over the years to help guide you in towards a more streamlined and straightforward permit process:...

Please join us for an informative and evocative discussion about creative principals, buildings, and sustainability. The presentation is...

Architectural concrete floors are beautiful as well as functional Architectural concrete floors are in vogue. That’s not surprising....