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 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
Jun 15, 20203 min read
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
Apr 10, 20203 min read
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
Nov 12, 20193 min read
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
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
Jul 18, 20183 min read
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
Jun 5, 20182 min read
Case Study: 640 Maple Street, Part 3
Now Complete! In case you missed them, here’s the two preceding parts to this blog series. Part 1: The Vision and Design Process Part 2:...
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Lorianna Kastrop
May 21, 20183 min read
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
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
Mar 6, 20182 min read
Sharing the business of architecture with high school students
Last week I had the opportunity to speak to students at Burlingame High School who are taking beginning and advanced architecture classes....
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Lorianna Kastrop
Feb 14, 20183 min read
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
Dec 5, 20173 min read
“Statute of limitations” on unpermitted construction and other bad advice
We keep hearing from our clients of the bad advice that they were told when buying property. The top piece of bad advice, by far, is...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Oct 19, 20172 min read
Residential Contractors for Commercial Projects: Proceed with care.
In the current Bay Area construction boom, some commercial clients have been hiring residential contractors to fill the need. Sometimes...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Aug 8, 20172 min read
Property Reassessment: How to plan for property taxes after additions or improvements
The building boom is still going strong in the Bay Area, and one question that comes up often is “What will this project cost me in...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Nov 29, 20163 min read
I like/I wish/What if: Working with Clients to Apply Design Thinking
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects “Design Thinking” is all the rage in Silicon Valley. People are...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Nov 2, 20161 min read
Case Study: 640 Maple Street, Part 2
Construction Progress By Marie Barron, Designer, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects In our last blog post we discussed the design process...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Oct 18, 20162 min read
Case Study: 640 Maple Street, Part 1
The Vision and Design Process By Marie Barron, Designer, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects The Kastrop Group prides itself on “designing...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Feb 1, 20164 min read
Project Steps: A Quick Overview
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects We are often told by clients (and potential clients) that they...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Dec 8, 20153 min read
Follow-up on a lost project lead: We told you so, but aren’t happy about it
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects “Upside Down House,” in Bispingen, Germany. I would like to share...
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