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
- 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
- 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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Lorianna Kastrop
- Apr 6, 2018
- 3 min
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, 2016
- 3 min
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 17, 2016
- 3 min
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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Lorianna Kastrop
- Nov 30, 2015
- 4 min
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, 2015
- 3 min
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, 2015
- 4 min
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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Lorianna Kastrop
- May 20, 2015
- 3 min
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, 2015
- 3 min
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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Lorianna Kastrop
- Feb 17, 2015
- 3 min
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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Lorianna Kastrop
- Jan 20, 2015
- 3 min
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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Lorianna Kastrop
- Nov 4, 2014
- 2 min
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, 2014
- 5 min
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, 2014
- 2 min
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, 2014
- 3 min
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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Lorianna Kastrop
- May 6, 2014
- 3 min
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, 2014
- 2 min
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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