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FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Photo by Nicholas Calcott, courtesy of the Eames Institute Guided tours will be led by chief curator and Charles Eames’s granddaughter, Llisa Demetrios. Demetrios will personally guide tours of rotating exhibits on the Eameses’ approach to problem-solving in design, featuring many pieces that have never been shown publicly.
A Better Built Environment
MARCH 1, 2021
I’m reviewing the ADU designs I have worked on over the years and editing the drawings to strip out the site-specific information. The idea is that these products will be a great starting point for people who are looking to add an ADU to their property. I think there is a demand for it.
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A Better Built Environment
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Leave a comment Things I wrote Guide to Starting Your Own Architecture Firm My career has evolved from working for design firms to running my own business, to now being the National Design Director of a company focused on ADUs and residential projects. How can I make something that is more valuable and enjoyable for you?
Santa Cruz Architect
APRIL 13, 2024
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are a trending topic in California, particularly due to the state’s recognition of the housing shortage. Consequently, state laws regulating ADUs have been progressively relaxed, accompanied by increased pressure on local municipalities to simplify the building process.
Santa Cruz Architect
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
If you are planning to do the design yourself, make sure you first check with you local officials to see if they have any mandatory requirements that apply to your ADU design (See the ‘zoning information’ pages and the application materials for your city included in this packet).
A Better Built Environment
DECEMBER 12, 2020
Beyond his socially driven work, he is an inspiring public speaker, an incredible host and tour guide, and probably one of the most well connected people in Japan - he seems to know everyone. I design custom homes and ADUs. Shameless Self Promotion: These are the other things that I do for fun and/or money.
Santa Cruz Architect
OCTOBER 15, 2022
The State of California recently adopted legislation (SB 13, AB 68 and AB 881) that defines the standards applicable to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). JADU Rules and the Differences Between ADUs and JADUs. ADUs are larger, in many cases up to 1,200 square feet are allowed.
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