Cornerless Folding Door

The Beige Attraction

The Cost of an Architect.

Managing Everyone’s Expectation of Quality

A Blog about Architecture

Modern Details-Functional and Elegant

Steel: Phase 2

Best of Houzz

2019 Cost of Construction

Steel: Phase 1

Modern Details-A Media Wall that serves as the Data Center for the house

Bob Borson, at Life of an Architect, clearly differentiates between the skills of an Architect and the utility of a Drafting Service.

The Minimum Construction Standard

Clear & Simple is the Key

Laguna Beach Remodel

Update of an Outdoor Entertainment Area

The Cost per Square Foot Conundrum

An Update on a Hollywood Hills Modern Residence

Integrating Architecture and Nature

Modern Details

2018 Cost of Construction

Architects Do Indeed Design

Modern Tract Homes

A Remodel of a Laguna Beach Hillside home

Modern Details

Modern Details - Keeping the Sun Out

All Light is not Created Equal

People love their pets

New project contrasts architectural styles.

Time lapse sequence of construction of Skyline Drive.

Modern Details-Rainscreen

Foundation 

Modern Details

Demolition and Excavation

Stucco Work Completed

Utility Companies are Lobbying Hard to Raise Rates for Residential Solar Energy Users

Modern Details-Pocket Doors

Resources for Mid-Century Modern Details

Cost Effective Solution for High Performance

Modern Details

Getting the whole team involved.

Constructing a roof on the ground.

The management of change during design and construction.

Did you leave one wall standing?

Bad weather makes scheduling difficult.

Definitely not sustainable, but it is green.

Seek out passionate, open-minded personalites.

How to properly use the term Architect.

Building sustainably is not black and white.

A house designed and built in 1960 sits lightly on the hillside. 

By utilizing permeable pavers, the visual impact of a concrete driveway can be softened and the result is more landscape, less hardscape.