Old Windows, New OutlookBy Ariana Makau, Nzilani Glass Conservation SEEN IN A NEW LIGHT Repairing or adding art-glass windows in Bay Area homes increased...
THE LAST STRAW? Hardly!Straw Bale Building emerged in the late 1800s in Nebraska where trees were scarce. A uniquely American innovation has since been exported.
Lose a Little, Gain a LotSometimes you have to lose a little to gain a lot. We’re talking about a savvy, tangible, life-changing investment in improving your home.
4 Basic Steps to Get You Started Planning Your Home Remodel or AdditionTodd Jersey Architecture With interest rates at historic lows and construction costs stabilizing, from a financial vantage point, the...
The Potential of ADUsThe Potential of ADUs By Chloe Chapman, Build it Green As you might have heard, California’s residential housing market has a new legal...
Net Positive in BerkeleyBy Scott McGlashan McGlashan Architecture - Original and Ecological Design and Planning It has become a mantra among forward thinking...
Electrifying Your Home ~ Responsibly & AffordablyHome Electrification By Matt Cantor of Cantor Inspections Matt Cantor, architecture graduate of UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental...
Mid-Century Renovation in North BerkeleyBuilt in 1952, this home in the North Berkeley hills was periodically renovated to update its functionality while preserving the spirit...
Why Build an ADUThere are many economic, social, and environmental benefits to building an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) or guest house. An ADU offers...