We recycle plastics, paper, food waste but house paint? Why, and what happens to it? Living in Marin County, California, most of us are hyper-aware of the need to practice habits that protect our environment. We’ve got the green can for left-over scraps of food and the vegetation cuttings from our yards. We have a
This post first appeared in 2019. California architecture includes some unique industrial and office spaces. From the simple lines and elegance of the Salk Institute to the over-the-top glamor of the CAA Building, a wide variety of styles reflect the diversity and beauty of the Golden State.
This post previously ran in 2019. California architecture is as diverse as its population. It encompasses a wide variety of styles, from the Victorian "painted ladies" of San Francisco to the environmentally oriented designs of California Regional Modernism. I've traveled up and down the state since moving here from New York, and I've
These homes represent California architecture at its best. Each takes a different path to harmonizing with the environment, but each respects its natural surroundings and uses the landscape as an essential part of its structure – in the case of Frey House II, quite literally. Eames House Video Animation This video
Maybe it's time to start treating water like the precious resource it is … They say that necessity is the mother of all invention. The necessity for clean drinking water in California is pushing the envelope on how inventive we humans can be. Where do we draw the line? A recent segment of KQED's Forum
This post first ran in 2019. These buildings are some of my favorite pieces of California architecture. These art spaces exemplify the variety of buildings that can work in our diverse environment. It is astonishing that they all exist within the boundaries of a single city: Los Angeles.
New Patio Door Design Options for Your Home and Lifestyle Bringing nature into our homes through creative designs, like patio doors, can benefit your health and well-being. Natural daylight helps us focus, improves our circadian rhythms and in turn our sleep patterns, which can improve our mood and mental health. Yet, during the winter months,
This post originally ran in 2019. The hospitality industry has been an essential part of California's economy for more than a hundred years, and hospitality spaces have been a defining element of California architecture. These three buildings are among my favorites, encompassing a variety of styles, each of which beautifully reflects California's unique
A recent article in The New York Times for dealing with rising sea levels: building homes on the water. Marin County is no stranger to that concept. An entire community exists in Sausalito. In fact, there are approximately 425 floating homes in Marin County, according to Marin County Residential Real Estate. Sausalito boasts the largest
After the kitchen, the bathroom retrofit is probably the most important and challenging modification you can make for safe aging in place. The potential for water on the floor, combined with the need to maneuover into and out of a shower or tub or onto a toilet, raises the risk of a serious fall among
