Lorianna KastropMay 21, 20183 min readSkipping 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...
Lorianna KastropFeb 1, 20164 min readProject Steps: A Quick OverviewBy Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects We are often told by clients (and potential clients) that they...
Lorianna KastropJun 9, 20154 min readCaveat Emptor: Buying Property with Changes in MindBy Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects If you Google the phrase caveat emptor this is what appears at...
Lorianna KastropNov 4, 20142 min readStructural 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...
Lorianna KastropMar 25, 20143 min readProject Management: Expect the UnexpectedI just listened to a webinar sponsored by the Stanford Center for Professional Development. The speaker was Sam L. Savage and the topic...
Lorianna KastropMay 17, 20133 min readCall an Architect for Reliable Property AdviceEverybody thinks they can design! Many people are enthusiastic about making suggestions for building improvements and give their advice...
Lorianna KastropApr 4, 20132 min readGratitude for Clients Who Pay Their BillsProfessional service providers–architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, etc.–rely on their clients to pay their invoices promptly and...