Asbestos, once celebrated for its versatility and resilience, now presents a hidden peril in numerous structures worldwide. This...

By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects We love our gadgets, don’t we? We have smart phones, smart TVs,...

By Lorianna Kastrop, VP/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects This is the most difficult blog that I’ve written, but I think it is...

By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects Hello there, new client! Yes, we know you would like to...

By D. Michael Kastrop, A.I.A., Principal Architect, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Being on top of the roof exposes you to weather, including...

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By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects You want to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit on your...

By Lorianna Kastrop, VP/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects You’ve been working with a qualified licensed Architect and hired a...

By Lorianna Kastrop, VP/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects This is a continuation of our series on building an ADU. Mike and I are...

By Lorianna Kastrop, VP/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects I’m writing this in a state of aggravation, which I will explain below. ...

By Lorianna Kastrop, VP/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Today I will blog about what I am learning as the client of my own...

By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Sometimes even when you think you understand something, you...

By D. Michael Kastrop, A.I.A., Principal Architect, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects The Covid-19 pandemic has changed how architects...

By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Lately we have been receiving calls from people who are...

By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects There is a housing shortage in the Bay Area and a lot of...

By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects This past week has highlighted how painfully deep racial...

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By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects As I’m writing this, I am praying for the soonest possible...

Dear Clients, We are aware that six Bay Area counties including San Mateo County, have issued shelter-in-place orders for three weeks...

By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects We often get inquiries from people who wish to buy a home or...