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10 Eco-Materials Revolutionizing Home Construction
Rammed Earth Earth construction is one of the oldest durable techniques for building structures. These days, it can be seen in luxury...
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Nov 6, 20202 min read
The World’s Tallest Wood Building
Mjøstårnet in Brumunddal, Norway, has been verified as the world’s tallest timber building by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban...
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Nov 6, 20203 min read
What Is Sustainable Architecture?
Sustainable architecture is a general term that refers to buildings that are designed to limit humanity’s impact on the environment. An...
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Nov 6, 20202 min read
New Ultra-white Paint Reflects to Cool Buildings Even in Bright Sunlight
Scientists have developed a white paint that cools below the temperature of its ambient surroundings even under direct sunlight. Their...
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Nov 6, 20205 min read
Timing Your Construction Project
When Should You Start Designing Your Project? In order to understand the factors impacting the timing of your project its necessary to...
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Oct 28, 20204 min read
Pros & Cons of Metal Roofing
Metal Roofing Benefits Metal beats out conventional roofing materials in several ways. Expected Lifespan Properly installed, a metal...
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Oct 28, 20201 min read
Casas Em Movimento Solar Homes
These houses have two axes of movement and will be able to rotate up to 180 degrees. Each house has a metal structure with integrated...
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Oct 28, 20203 min read
Concrete that Generates Light
Countries of Concrete Most developed countries now rely on vast networks of roads to allow for fast transportation between cities. The US...
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Sep 30, 20201 min read
Recover and Rebuild: Expedited Building Permit Processing in Santa Cruz County
After that: 1. Once an Owner’s property has been assessed for damages, the next step in the process is for the Owner to file a claim...
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Sep 27, 20203 min read
Gypsum Plaster : Advantages and Disadvantages
What is Gypsum Plaster? When dry POP powder is mixed with water it hardens. This material which can be applied over brick, block or...
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Sep 26, 20203 min read
What is Thermally Modified Wood Decking and Siding?
Is kiln-dried wood the same as thermally modified wood? Kiln dried wood is not thermally modified wood. It is simply dried in a kiln to...
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Sep 16, 20204 min read
Exceeding the WUI Code: Home Design in Wildfire-Prone Areas
California’s WUI Code To varying degrees, the heavy losses of lives and property resulting from recent fire events have all inevitably...
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Sep 2, 20203 min read
What You Need to Know About Exterior Cement Plaster
Application Portland cement plaster is applied either by hand or machine to exterior and interior wall surfaces in two or three coats....
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Aug 18, 20204 min read
Not So Big House: 5 Ways To Make Your Home Feel Bigger
Alta House: view of Kitchen. Note windows and skylights for ample daylighting, variety of ceiling heights, and cozy inglenook space with...
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Aug 15, 20203 min read
5 Kitchen Remodel Ideas That Pay Off
To maximize the financial return on your kitchen remodels, keep the basics in mind and avoid trends. Trends are fun, but buyers are more...
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Aug 15, 202014 min read
A Step-by-Step Guide for Building Your Custom Home
Getting Started With Your Custom Home You may have already thought about building your own custom home for a while, or perhaps you are...
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Aug 15, 20202 min read
Five Best Design Practices for Small Homes and ADUs
Over the years our architectural practice has worked out some best design practices for the design of small homes and accessory units, as...
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May 26, 20202 min read
What is the Heat Island Effect?
Heat islands occur on the surface and in the atmosphere. On a hot, sunny summer day, the sun can heat dry, exposed urban surfaces, such...
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May 26, 20201 min read
How China Built an Emergency Hospital in Just 10 days
The 645,000-square-foot makeshift medical facility, which took in its first patients only two days later, is made up of two floors and is...
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May 26, 20201 min read
City of Santa Cruz Enacts Prohibition of Natural Gas
The ordinance, which aims to curb planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, stresses Santa Cruz’s vulnerability to both sea-level rise and...
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