Information on home design, including new home design, remodeling, mid-century modern architecture, sesimic upgrades and other home improvements.

How Your Property Can Benefit from an Accessory Dwelling Unit

Accessory dwelling units (also known as “granny units” or ADUs) are small living spaces that are on the same property, but are separate from, the main living space. They can be attached to the main home or completely separate. They range from tiny studio apartments to fully appointed cottages and can serve lots of different

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Case Study: Master Suite & Bath Addition

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be posting case studies from my project files to demonstrate how clients can renovate and make home and office improvements. The cases are meant to illustrate some of the best ideas for maximizing the comfort, utility and cost-effectiveness of clients’ living and working spaces. Current Situation Client: Working professional

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Case Study: New Garage with Accessory Dwelling Unit

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be posting case studies from my project files to demonstrate how clients can renovate and make home and office improvements. The cases are meant to illustrate some of the best ideas for maximizing the comfort, utility and cost-effectiveness of clients’ living and working spaces. Current Situation Client: Woman about

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Firestorm Rebuild: How a Santa Rosa Architect Can Help

If your home was destroyed or damaged in 2017’s Northern California firestorm, you have my condolences. Losing a home is traumatic, and the subsequent decisions about rebuilding can seem overwhelming. Here’s how consulting a Santa Rosa architect can help you make sense of your choices and turn this awful event into an opportunity to build

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Five Ideas for Cooling Your Mid-Century Modern Home

Summer is almost here, and while many of us are looking forward to lazy days by the pool with a good book (and lots of sunscreen), we’re also thinking about how we’re going to keep cool without breaking the bank or destroying the earth. Cooling a mid-century modern home can be particularly tricky. When they

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Roofing 101

With all the rain this week, a lot of us are getting damp reminders that our roofs need attention. If you’re looking to repair or replace your roof – or build a new home – you probably have questions. Here are a few roofing basics to help you get started. Selecting a Roofing Material The

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