Trends in design and architecture
There are so many things that influence how we move through the world. That is especially true for the world of design. Have you ever wondered how furniture design and architecture have influenced each other through the years? A recent article in the New York Times tackled the topic, “How do we define furniture?” Six
Summer is almost here, and temperatures are soaring. In California, last year was the hottest year on record since temperature tracking began in 1850. Climate change is causing many homeowners to rethink old traditions and habits, like trading in a traditional grass lawn for native plants. Trading it in for drought resistant, yet, living plants
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,
In other words, would you take one for the planet and go native? California horticulturalists have long touted the benefits of using native plants in our residential and commercial landscaping. You’ve probably seen the headlines about how much water could be saved by tearing out our lawns and replanting with a variety of drought-resistant, native
No surprise if you haven’t thought about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) lately. However, Rewiring America would like you to start thinking about it. Why? Because it is the largest climate bill in U.S. history. It contains, among other things, benefits to help purchase electric vehicles and install heat pumps, induction stoves, solar and other
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
With 2018 more than half over, I’m taking stock of some of the architectural design trends I, and other architects, have noticed and that I think are likely to continue into 2019 and beyond “Lifestyle” Architectural Design Trends More than ever, clients are putting thought into how they live and how the spaces they inhabit
