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Commercial Design Ideas to Make Your Building Shine

This post first ran in 2018. Commercial design is an essential part of your business’s marketing strategy. Your building’s architectural design is a hallmark of your brand. Send the wrong message, and you may lose clients or customers. Send the right one, and you can enhance your brand identity and recognition with your target audience.

What to Look for When Buying (or Selling) a Mid-Century Modern Home

A version of this post first ran in 2016. With Covid-19 restrictions, lots of people are reassessing their housing needs, and either remodeling or up- or downsizing. A few years ago, I asked Marin/Sonoma Realtor Elizabeth Meyers for advice about what to think about when buying or selling mid-century modern homes. The advice she gave

Roofing 101

A version of this post ran in 2018. Roofing is one of those things you don't usually think about until it's a problem. With the rainy season on its way, now is a good time to think about whether your roof needs some attention, or even replacement If you’re looking to repair or replace your

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What Does It Take to Become a Professional Architect?

This post first ran in 2019. As a professional architect, I wear many hats. Designer, artist, draftsperson, construction manager, client advocate … It takes years of training to develop the skills an architect needs and years of experience to hone them. For me, it started in childhood, as I learned to really look at the

7 Building Project Mistakes Clients Make That Cost Time and Money

This post first ran in 2018. In my 30-plus years as an architect, I’ve dealt with almost every kind of building project mistake. There are a few that come up over and over, delaying projects, frustrating clients and costing them additional money. These problems tend to arise from a few basic misconceptions. Here are seven

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