- Architectural Design & Planning
- Energy-Efficiency Consulting
- Organic, Sculptural Building Designs
- Arts Programs, Renderings, Sculptural Models
- Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse
- Feasibility Studies / Site Selection
- Space / Interiors Planning
- Tenant Improvements
- Construction Management
- Entitlements – Entitlements are the legal method of obtaining approvals for the right to develop a property for a desired use. We have assisted clients in obtaining many unique permit types:
- Old Town Academy – Change of Occupancy from business to school
- DeMarco – Administrative Permit for building a residence over stables
- Hope Building – Change of Occupancy from business to school
- Deer Park – Modification to Use Permit
- Elfin Forest – Modification to Major Use Permit
- McInerney – Permit for existing strawbale home
Leaders in Sustainable Design Since 1995
Our specialized sustainable design expertise and green consulting services include:
- green remodels and new residences
- diverse knowledge of green, alternative building materials
- specialized experience in strawbale construction and insulated concrete forms (ICF’s)
- experience with adobe and unreinforced masonry structures
- permitting green roofs, living/vegetated roofs
- passive heating, cooling, and ventilation
- solar energy, photovoltaics
- solar hot water
- water conservation: greywater reuse and rainwater catchment
- experience with owner-builder and cost-sensitive projects
- phased designs that allow building when funds become available
- consensus-based decision-making
- community participation
- sustainable planning and green building for tribal communities
- sustainable building education and lectures
Artistic Details
We work closely with celebrated artist James T. Hubbell to design and fabricate unique architectural details, including custom mosaics, stained glass windows, doors, gates, fountains, and sculptures.
Our familiarity with craft materials and processes ranges from mosaic tiles to metals, clay to concrete, and wood to stained glass. Through a wide network of artisans in the San Diego area, we have access to a full range of craft disciplines.