At AplosGroup, we believe that architecture is about people. It’s about how aspiration interacts with environment. Our responsive approach combines innovative ideas with a practical sensibility that keeps the client at the center of the design process.

OUR SERVICES

Commercial Design

Need a unique space for your office, retail store, restaurant, cannabis dispensary or other enterprise? With our commercial design experience and our knowledge of Marin and Sonoma Counties, we can help you create a space that works for your business and stands out from the competition.

Tenant Improvements

If you’re thinking of leasing commercial space, we can help you with fast, cost-effective improvements that meet your business’s unique needs and transform a previously occupied space into one you’ll be proud to call yours.

Green Design

We can help you create a comfortable, beautiful and sustainable home or commercial building that works with the natural environment, using eco-friendly materials and maximizing energy efficiency to lower costs and reduce your environmental footprint.

Residential Design

Thinking of upgrading your living space? Whether it’s a new house, a remodel, an addition or an accessory dwelling unit, we can work with you to create the home of your dreams.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Sharon was great at helping us narrow our vision down and translate that into a workable design.

Diana

How wonderful it was to have a professional jump in, be proactive and act  on my behalf!

TW

We are still enjoying your wonderful design and routinely receive compliments on the house.

MR

Sharon was fantastic.  She was a really great advocate from start to finish for the project.

Brian

Sharon is very insightful and goes beyond expectations to suggest what she thinks could add to the project.

Maria Chapman

I found Sharon from AplosGroup to be very supportive of us, attentive to the tiny details, very conscientious and honest.

Howard Rachelson

Recent Posts

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    Case Study: New Garage with Accessory Dwelling Unit

    Current Situation Client: Woman about to retire Need: Current and future income; future living space Budget Level: Medium The client is a single woman who is planning to retire in two to three years. She would like to realize a moderate increase in income during her remaining working years with the possibility of further increasing it during retirement to ensure her cash flow is adequate to supplement her retirement savings. Her home is a three-bedroom,

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    Is 2025 Your Year for an ADU?

    New laws impacting the creation of ADUs A number of new accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) laws went into effect in January 2025 that are meant to create more affordable housing. There was a time, not that long ago, when permits for the conversion of a garage into a “mother-in-law” or “granny unit” were consistently denied. Well, 2025 is the year that will even allow forgiveness for many of those

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    19 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency & Save Money

    There are lots of ways to increase your home's energy efficiency and reduce your impact on our environment, from small, simple changes to larger projects that may cost more up front but will save you money in the long run. Easy and Free These are the low-hanging fruit for increasing energy and water efficiency – simple things we all can (and should) do to reduce our environmental footprint: Use a container to collect shower and

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    Case Study: Master Suite & Bath Addition

    Current Situation Client: Working professional couple with 3 young children Need: Enlarge master suite and bathrooms to accommodate growing family; improve climate control for increased comfort and energy-efficiency Budget Level: High The clients are a young professional couple who work in San Francisco. With the recent birth of a third child, they have outgrown their current home but prefer not to move. The house is a four-bedroom, two-bath house. As with many homes in