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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Jun 26, 2019
- 4 min
The Kastrop Group has moved our office!
As of April 1, 2019, our architectural office moved to a new location. We are still in Redwood City, now in a lovely tree-lined...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Jul 18, 2018
- 3 min
10 Sure-fire Ways to Connect with an Architect
The Bay Area has been in a construction boom ever since the recession ended (even a bit before!). During the recession, the American...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- May 21, 2018
- 3 min
Skipping architectural design can be penny-wise, pound foolish
“I already have a design, I just need the plans drawn up.” This is a statement that makes architects cringe. In some cases, it will...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Feb 14, 2018
- 3 min
I need it yesterday! Why does it take so long? (Part 2)
On July 2, 2014 I posted a blog article with the same title. This is an update to that article. Now that the construction boom is the...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Jun 28, 2017
- 3 min
Accessory Dwelling Units: The changes to California state law that you need to know
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects The Bay Area is experiencing a housing availability crisis and...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- May 9, 2017
- 2 min
The Kastrop Group receives Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics!
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects We are excited to announce that The Kastrop Group has been...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Apr 25, 2017
- 3 min
Project Timing: Leave Room in Schedule for Consultants
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Clients often come to us ready to start a project and ask us “How...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Apr 18, 2017
- 2 min
Home Insurance Policy Replacement Cost: How to calculate it for your home?
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects A friend just asked us a question that might be of interest to...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Feb 8, 2017
- 3 min
Check on who you are working with: Are they a licensed Architect?
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects We can’t emphasize this enough—a designer is not a licensed...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- May 31, 2016
- 3 min
Take automated construction cost estimating tools with a grain of salt
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects A new tool has become available to the public: automated...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Jan 7, 2016
- 2 min
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Architects
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Resolve not to take on any projects that give you a sinking...
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