An Upward Trend – Four is the New Three
About fifteen years ago, I predicted that three-story living for single-family homes and townhomes would become a thing. The reaction from many was,…
Dine With Us: Thanksgiving Dinner
If you’re the chosen one tasked with the special duty of hosting family and friends this holiday season, you’ve most likely analyzed your…
My Decathlon Day: The OCSD
I was thrilled to attend the 2023 Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. The event has seen many forms, but this is the first hosted…
Restoration of a Local Neutra Masterwork
The Mariner’s Medical Arts complex in Newport Beach was completed by master architect Richard Neutra in 1963. Like me, Neutra knew he wanted…
Housing Types That Benefit a Trick-Or-Treater
Is Your Home a Trick or a Treat? Halloween [haləˈwēn, ˌhäləˈwēn] Noun The night of October 31, the eve of All Saints’ Day,…
Architecture’s Relationship to Graphic Design: Brutalism
Brutalism, as an architectural style, has been seen as controversial in recent years; for graphic designers, it is an inspiring and relatable one…
Grasping the Challenge and the Opportunity
WHA Building Safety Series: Rancho Mission Viejo Case Study The risk of wildfire continues to threaten California homes and residents. Eight of California’s…