In today’s economy, where the costs of both goods and services are more expensive than ever, people are trying to use their money wisely. Whereas before, someone might pay for a service they needed without asking too many questions or really reading what is included for the fee they are being …
Ask the Architect Articles and Interviews (category)
Ask the Architect: How Do I Know If a Long Beach Architecture Firm Is Right for Me?
Welcome back to the Ask the Architect column! This month’s question is a good one: “How do I know if a Long Beach architecture firm is right for me?” This is a great question to be asking prior to signing a contract with an architecture firm to design your commercial or residential project. …
Ask the Architect: How Much Leeway Do Architects in Long Beach, CA Have with City Planning Departments?
City planning departments within the State of California are notorious for having strict rules on what can and can’t be done when building or remodeling structures. People who come from other states are often shocked by how difficult it can be to build on their own land. Even people who are familiar …
What Types of Home Improvements Do You Think Will Increase the Value of My Long Beach, Ca Home?
I’m not a real estate agent, and I haven’t been in the market for a new home for myself for many years, but as an architect who works on a lot of residential remodels in Long Beach, California, I think I do have a good amount of insight into what people value in their homes. We work with a lot of …
Ask the Architect: Do Commercial Architects Work with Small Business Owners?
When you hear the term “commercial architect,” what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you probably think of an architect or a team of architects who design skyscrapers or other large structures like retail centers, sports complexes, hotels, hospitals, or municipal buildings. While …
Contributing to the Tradition of Great Long Beach Architecture
I’m going to take a big of a departure from the normal format of this column, where I answer your questions about architecture, architectural design, and other related topics. Instead, I want to talk about how my firm designs within the context of a city like Long Beach, California—one that has a …
