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Stalled 1200 800 k—da

Stalled

Reimaging Public Bathrooms Public bathroom design is typically tolerable at best, and often times not even.  This is compounded greatly by people with disabilities or who are transgender.  Stalled! is a group of architects and designers who have been working on reimaging the public restroom to be more inclusive and functional for everybody. We are…

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Architectural Jargon 1380 915 k—da

Architectural Jargon

Understanding the words that are coming out of my mouth. Like any old profession, Architecture is rife with a dense jargon that can sometimes make it difficult for an outsider to understand what an architect is trying to say.  We do our best to avoid confusing our clients, but we are not immune to this…

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The 5 Phases of Design and How We Can Help 1000 1000 k—da

The 5 Phases of Design and How We Can Help

The 5 Phases Of DesignSeeing Things From Our Client’s Perspective It is not unusual for somebody to only need an architect once or twice in their life, and many of our clients are working with an architect for the first time. We feel that communication is THE most critical aspect of our relationship with clients…

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Understanding Your Budget 1500 1000 k—da

Understanding Your Budget

The Hard Truth About Soft Costs When shopping for a bottle of wine, usually the first question the clerk will ask is “how much are you looking to spend?” This is not to try and take advantage of you, but rather not waste everybody’s time describing the qualities of the $300 bottle of cabernet when…

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Now the Fun Really Starts 1200 900 k—da

Now the Fun Really Starts

137 W 13TH FULLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION After some fits, starts, and hard negotiations to obtain our licensing agreements, we are thrilled to report that 137W13 is now fully under construction.  Demolition of the rear wall is complete!  The bricks have been saved and will not be combed through to find the best ones to construct the…

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New Director of Design 2560 2560 k—da

New Director of Design

Andrea Guatta Caldini Joining the Firm as Partner and Director of Design k—da is thrilled and proud to announce that Andrea Guatta Caldini is joining the firm as a Partner and our new Director of Design.  He has a passion and talent for beautiful, smart, and sustainable design and an impressive ability to deliver. Andrea…

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The Power of Light 1200 1498 k—da

The Power of Light

Architecture and Light The psychological effect that your surroundings have on your mood is absolutely fascinating. Many researchers and psychologists have spent quite a lot of time on researching the effects of different designs, structures, lighting styles and colors on your mind and mood. During many years of research, these professionals found that colors and…

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9 Questions You Should Ask Your Architect 1335 1000 k—da

9 Questions You Should Ask Your Architect

The 9 questions you should ask at the start of a project. There are 1000s of things to do when starting a new project. This is why having right professionals on your side is essential. There several questions you are going to need to ask your architect and several more you are going to need…

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What is LEED and Do I Want One? 1024 661 k—da

What is LEED and Do I Want One?

What Is LEED? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy Efficient Design and is a rating system and agency that certifies buildings are sustainable according to their rating system. LEED, unlike PassiveHouse, takes many factors beyond energy usage into account when certifying a project. Indoor air quality, material sourcing, recycled content, and construction techniques are among…

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The Sustainable Strategies Every Project Should Employ 1080 1586 k—da

The Sustainable Strategies Every Project Should Employ

Sustainable Design Strategies Green design is an idea that most people have heard of, but few understand what it means from on a practical level. Most people when they think of a Green Building think of solar panels, but in reality, there is much more to it. While onsite renewable energy generation like solar panels…

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WHAT IS CRI…AND WHY DO I CARE? 1498 1000 k—da

WHAT IS CRI…AND WHY DO I CARE?

CRI (COLOR RENDERING INDEX) CRI is a measure of how accurately a light source can reveal the intrinsic colors of what it is illuminating.  Color is just the brain’s way of interpreting light wave frequency.  When light hits an object, it absorbs some frequencies and reflects others.  A red apple absorbs all the frequencies, except the…

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LIGHT AND MOOD 1500 1000 k—da

LIGHT AND MOOD

Light and Mood How Architecture Uses Lighting Styles To Enhance Your Mood The psychological effect that your surroundings have on your mood is fascinating.  Many researchers and psychologists have spent quite a lot of time on researching the effects of different designs, structures, lighting styles and colors on your mind and mood.  During many years…

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