It’s been several months since he started with Drafting Cafe, but we’re officially welcoming Michael Davisson as our new Architectural Designer in the office. Michael has 12 years of experience with residential projects with custom design, remodels, and additions. He spent several years in Santa Barbara working with a residential architect on predominantly modern homes, …
Since we delight in our clients, we naturally enjoy a good project feature every now and again. Client stories are a great way for us to educate the community on our current and recent projects. They also remind us of one of our greatest privileges: sharing in the design process with wonderful people! This month, we’ve …
I’m sure you’ve heard neighbors, friends, and others in your community talking about ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units). They’re a hot commodity…and for good reason! Whether a tiny unit behind the home, an “In-Law Suite”, or a cool hang-out spot for kids, a new construction or conversion could become an asset to your property, finances, and …
It was 2010, three years after the economy collapsed. Still feeling the effects, my brother and I weren’t exactly busy. The architecture firm I had been working for had shriveled down to the principal and myself, and my brother was a self-employed cabinet builder. It was October, and we had just shimmied a small excavator …
I invite you to take a moment to close your eyes and picture the places in which you find yourself on a daily or weekly basis…various rooms of your home, the sidewalks/parks in your neighborhood, your favorite coffee shop, your office/work environment, your fitness center, etc…visualize the colors, the furniture, the lighting, the height of …
The autumn season is upon us and, I don’t about you, but I am always astounded by the beauty of the leaves. Suddenly, our neighborhoods are transformed into colorful havens for crisp, rejuvenating air and crunchy walks down leaf-laden sidewalks. The many pumpkins smile, or scowl, at us from front stoops as we start craving …
Ethan Andersen, our principal architect at Drafting Cafe Architects, is proud to be launching Planchx to the world! Planchx is a new and marvelously helpful web app for anyone entering into the realm of building codes and plan checks. The app is quick and easy to use. So, what does it do? Planchx is a …
Certainly, the Bay Area is a very different animal than the midwest or the east coast when it comes to the winter season…but we still need to prepare our homes for weather changes. Lower temperatures, shorter days, and dampened air have the potential to damage homes, adding extra work and stress to our already busy lives. Fortunately, …
For many, a new year brings a restructuring of the mind, plans for development, and expectation for an improved version on one’s self. This year, in addition to focusing on your personal well-being, consider the ways your home could be improved. Whether for increased resale value or for your and your family’s security and comfort, …
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