The Case for Green Roofs in Palm Springs
Building Desert Oases: The Case for Green Roofs in Palm Springs Transforming the Urban Desert Landscape Through Sustainable Innovation Palm Springs is an architectural icon known for its distinctive mid-century modern design in the heart of California’s...
Life without Parking in San Francisco
Life Without Parking in San Francisco: 2025 Update San Francisco’s Shift Away from Parking Minimums Since January 2019, San Francisco has eliminated minimum parking requirements for new buildings citywide, including residential projects 2 8 3. Developers are now free...
You can never think “green” too much!
Environmental Balance in San Francisco’s Housing Crisis As San Franciscans who care deeply about our environment, we must recognize that our daily comforts – running water and reliable electricity (which we know can be precarious even in our city) –...
Balancing Parental Responsibility with Environmental Values in San Francisco
Balancing Parental Responsibility with Environmental Values in San Francisco Fellow environmentally-conscious San Franciscans, I wanted to share a personal dilemma many of us face: maintaining our sustainability commitments while navigating the realities of raising...
When to Hire a Civil Engineer vs. an Architect: A Homeowner’s Guide
When to Hire a Civil Engineer vs. an Architect: A Homeowner’s Guide As a homeowner planning construction or renovation projects, understanding when to hire a civil engineer versus an architect can save you time, money, and potential headaches. While these...
Bridging Vision and Reality: The Architect – Civil Engineer Alliance
Bridging Vision and Reality: The Architect-Civil Engineer Alliance Where Desert Dreams Meet Sustainable Design in Palm Springs Imagine standing on a pristine desert lot in Palm Springs, sketchbook in hand, envisioning the striking lines of a modern home seamlessly...
Reimagining Civil Engineering: The Sustainable Path Forward
Reimagining Civil Engineering: The Sustainable Path Forward Civil engineers are often miscast as eager to pave paradise. This narrow view overlooks our unique position at the intersection of development and environmental stewardship. While our profession shapes...
Balancing Growth and Sustainability – a Project Case Study
Balancing Growth and Sustainability – A Project Case Study I recently joined a committee that reviews new building projects based on their negative and positive impact on the community. When I joined, I was told that my background as a civil engineer would be...