Residential Solar Installation — A Cautionary True Story Â
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...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Communications for your Project—Mixing the Latest Technology with Best Practices
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects Hello there, new client! Yes, we know you would like to...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Sep 29, 2021
- 3 min
Consider a Roof Garden for Safer Gathering Space (Part 2)
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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Lorianna Kastrop
- Aug 2, 2021
- 6 min
Installing a Solar Power System for New Residential Construction
By D. Michael Kastrop, A.I.A., Principal Architect and Lorianna Kastrop, VP/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Architects Adding solar energy...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Jun 14, 2021
- 3 min
ADU Costs: A Reality Check
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects You want to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit on your...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- May 4, 2021
- 4 min
ADU Construction: Homeowner Purchase & Install Decisions
By Lorianna Kastrop, VP/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects You’ve been working with a qualified licensed Architect and hired a...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Feb 19, 2021
- 4 min
Building an ADU: Part 3 Demolition
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...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Feb 11, 2021
- 5 min
Building an ADU: Part 2 Ordering Finishes
By Lorianna Kastrop, VP/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects I’m writing this in a state of aggravation, which I will explain below. ...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Jan 25, 2021
- 8 min
Building an ADU – Part 1
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...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Oct 28, 2020
- 2 min
The best resource for the new laws regarding ADUs: The Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Sometimes even when you think you understand something, you...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Oct 2, 2020
- 2 min
Consider a Roof Garden for Safer Gathering Space (Part 1)
By D. Michael Kastrop, A.I.A., Principal Architect, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects The Covid-19 pandemic has changed how architects...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Sep 22, 2020
- 3 min
Difficulties Getting Permits for Incomplete Drawings
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Lately we have been receiving calls from people who are...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Aug 27, 2020
- 4 min
ADU Projects: A Step-By-Step Process
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects There is a housing shortage in the Bay Area and a lot of...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Jun 15, 2020
- 3 min
The Kastrop Group Architects reaction to systemic racial injustice
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects This past week has highlighted how painfully deep racial...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- May 13, 2020
- 3 min
Uh-oh, you have received a red tag: 10 Steps to legalize construction done on your property without
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects In these days of housing shortages, a lot of cities and towns...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Apr 10, 2020
- 3 min
COVID-19 Pandemic: Is there a silver lining to the black cloud?
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects As I’m writing this, I am praying for the soonest possible...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Mar 18, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19 Virus update as of March 16, 2020
Dear Clients, We are aware that six Bay Area counties including San Mateo County, have issued shelter-in-place orders for three weeks...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Nov 12, 2019
- 3 min
Architectural Consultations before you buy or lease property
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects We often get inquiries from people who wish to buy a home or...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Oct 7, 2019
- 3 min
When the drawings look nice, but aren’t adequate for permitting or construction
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects In the April 5th issue of Engineering News Record magazine...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Aug 20, 2019
- 2 min
Why you should consider solar panels and a home battery for your home
With the demand for renewable energy on the rise and projected to continue to increase in the future, solar energy is something you...
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