Repurposed buildings are having a moment. A few weeks ago, I identified repurposed buildings as a commercial architecture trend for 2019, and now I’d like to expand on why they’re becoming a more important part of the architectural landscape and why I think they’re a great choice for business owners. What Are Repurposed Buildings? A
Installing a solar energy system for your commercial building can be a great choice, with both financial and environmental benefits. I recently spoke with Taylor Poff, a project manager with solar installer JBL Solar Energy, a Sonoma County company with extensive experience in commercial installations, who passed on some important tips for business owners considering
The original version of this post ran in 2016. One of the best ways to lower your project's environmental footprint is to use green building materials. Whether it's a simple kitchen remodel or a new, multi-unit office building, if you want to reduce your impact on our environment, there are five key questions to ask
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 relaxed-yet-elegant aesthetic.
Commercial architecture plays an important role in a business’s branding strategy. Whether you’re creating a new space or renovating an older one, it pays to be aware of trends and how they can affect public perception of your business. We’re now far enough into 2019 to see how some trends are evolving and how you
A commercial building project is complex. It often involves a large team of people with different skills, time pressures and communication styles. When you add the worries any entrepreneur has when building a new business or revamping an old one – local competition, market changes, permitting issues and environmental requirements, to name just a few
Last week, I wrote about the essentials of cannabis dispensary design. Today, I want to dig a little deeper into how you can use design-based branding strategies to differentiate your business from the competition in this growing industry. Design for the Clients You Want In any retail business, it’s important to understand your client base
Since California voters passed Proposition 64 in 2016, running a state-licensed cannabis dispensary has become a legal business. Dispensaries are burgeoning in areas that permit them, including Santa Rosa and San Francisco. Marijuana Business Daily estimates that there were 358 licensed retail cannabis dispensaries dotting the state as of August 22, 2018. If you currently
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.
From the 19th-century Mission San Diego de Acalá to the ultra-modern space of Oakland's Cathedral of Christ the Light, these worship spaces are very different examples of California architecture. The common theme that unites them is the way they use their environments and direct the eye with inventive use of light.
