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California Architecture: An Architect’s Favorite Structures – Hospitality Spaces

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

Shelter-in-Place and Your Building Project

Like many of you, I’m currently working from home, under a shelter-in-place order due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Several of my clients have had questions regarding what to do about their building projects during the shelter-in-place, so I’ve put together a list of construction-related information for California and the Bay Area to help them –

Bathroom Retrofit for Aging in Place: Tubs & Showers

In any bathroom retrofit for aging in place, the bathtub and shower are likely to be key considerations. Getting into and out of the tub or shower presents challenges and risks for those with limited mobility or vision, so selecting the right product for your abilities and lifestyle is important. General Safety Recommendations Regardless of

Bathroom Retrofit for Aging in Place: Sinks, Cabinets & Toilets

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

Kitchen Retrofit for Aging in Place: Countertops, Sinks & Floors

After tackling your layout, cabinets and drawers, the next step in your kitchen retrofit for aging in place is planning your countertops, sinks and floors. The right countertops, sinks and floors can provide added accessibility and enhance food safety and fall prevention efforts for those with mobility or vision problems. Kitchen Countertops Height To make