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ADU Best Practices: Ten Questions to Ask Before Design Begins
By Kevin Casey of New Avenue Homes Here’s what your designer should consider before putting pen to paper. You’ve done your research,...

The East Bay Green Home Tour:
Neighbors Adapt Their Homes for Climate Change By Amy Kiser, Verdant Communications & Project Management On a recent weekend in May, the...

Furniture from 100 year old buildings
Teak Me Home Reclaimed Wood Furnishings By Alex Elsinga and Lawrence Grown Editing by Reyna Bernstein Teak Me Home is a sustainable...


Old Windows, New Outlook
By Ariana Makau, Nzilani Glass Conservation SEEN IN A NEW LIGHT Repairing or adding art-glass windows in Bay Area homes increased...

Lose a Little, Gain a Lot
Sometimes you have to lose a little to gain a lot. We’re talking about a savvy, tangible, life-changing investment in improving your home.

Berkeley Independents
While out celebrating our Nation’s Independence, celebrate our local independents too! This is about Berkeley’s independent businesses.

See Recycling in a New Light
By Lawrence Grown, Co-Owner of Metro Lighting, Berkeley CA See Recycling In A New Light Metro Lighting makes pendants from...


Cultivating Creativity at Kala Art Institute
Kala helps artists sustain their creative work over time through its Artist-in-Residence and Fellowship Programs, and engages the...


Sphere - A CoWorking Space for Women
At My Sphere - A Studio KDA Project Studio KDA Commercial Architecture & Interior Design Creating community and connection through...

Choose Building Materials for People and Planet
You breathe what you build. Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring substance, your kitchen cabinets likely contain added formaldehyde VOCs .

Mid-Century Renovation in North Berkeley
Built in 1952, this home in the North Berkeley hills was periodically renovated to update its functionality while preserving the spirit...

Industrial Chic
SOMA Eats Interior by Studio KDA with Metro Lighting Designer: Studio KDA, Metro Lighting Project: SOMA Eats - Restaurant Materials:...
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