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
- 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
- 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
- Aug 28, 2018
- 2 min
Approved or Permitted: What’s the Difference?
Recently one of our clients ran into a problem with his General Contractor. He told the contractor that the project was permitted. The...
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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
- Jun 5, 2018
- 2 min
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, 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
- 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
- Mar 6, 2018
- 2 min
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, 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
- Jan 31, 2018
- 3 min
Accessory Dwelling Units: Why you may need a property survey
Many homeowners are considering adding an accessory dwelling unit to their property. ADU’s, (also known as Secondary Dwelling Units,...
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Lorianna Kastrop
- Dec 5, 2017
- 3 min
“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, 2017
- 2 min
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, 2017
- 2 min
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
- 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
- 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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