The IoT and Cybersecurity: Important Considerations for Architects and their Clients
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects We love our gadgets, don’t we? We have smart phones, smart TVs,...
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Sep 29, 20213 min read
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, 20216 min read
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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Oct 2, 20202 min read
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
Aug 20, 20192 min read
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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Lorianna Kastrop
Apr 6, 20183 min read
Residential Design: Include your pets in your plans
We consider the needs of children, possibly aging parents/in-laws, and our client’s tastes and desires when designing or remodeling homes....
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Lorianna Kastrop
Dec 21, 20163 min read
Design Considerations for Millennials
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects It is time for architects to consider the needs and lifestyles...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Nov 30, 20154 min read
Thermal Comfort in Your Office and Home
By Marie Barron, Designer, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects Last week we finally got some rain, and the weather’s finally cooling from...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Jul 9, 20153 min read
Waste Disposal: Can good design help with recycling?
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects This morning I realized that waste disposal is not ordinarily a...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Jun 9, 20154 min read
Caveat Emptor: Buying Property with Changes in Mind
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects If you Google the phrase caveat emptor this is what appears at...
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May 20, 20153 min read
The Open Office: Design Mainstay or Fad?
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Many Silicon Valley technology firms are creating new office...
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Lorianna Kastrop
May 5, 20153 min read
Telling the Truth: It’s Just Good Business
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects The Better Business Bureau is an organization that I admire and...
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Feb 17, 20153 min read
Landscaping: It matters more than you think
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects I admit it, I dislike gardening. I’ve tried, really tried, but...
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Jan 20, 20153 min read
Faith Communities: A Fresh Perspective on Church Buildings
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects The Wall Street Journal reports that “Construction of religious...
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Nov 4, 20142 min read
Structural Engineers’ Dilemma: How to deal with bad advice from a City or County Planner?
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects Lately we have heard that some jurisdictions (cities or...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Oct 9, 20145 min read
Earthquake Hazards: Tips for safety-checking your home and workplace
By Marie Barron, Designer & Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects The October 17th anniversary of the...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Sep 26, 20142 min read
Cradle-to-Cradle: Sustainability in Carpet Manufacture
Carpeting used to be thought of as the “anti-green” flooring material. The industry used VOC’s (volatile organic chemicals) that...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Aug 12, 20143 min read
Water Saving Ideas for Home and Office
Water is precious in California, and we are currently experiencing a severe drought. We must integrate water saving features into the...
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May 6, 20143 min read
New Title 24 Energy Standards
On July 1, 2014 new Title 24 standards will go into effect. California’s Title 24 is the part of the state building code that defines...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Apr 9, 20142 min read
Amazing Progress- Technology in Architecture
By now almost everyone is aware that most architects don’t draw their designs at a drafting table with a protractor and a t-square...
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