Although some iterations permitted the use of forearms or rackets, in the most common version of the game the players kept the ball in...

Our client, a married couple, were decidedly unclear about their needs for the home except that the husband was quite clear about how...

Chitzen Itza, west facade of the temple called “El Castillo” constructed c. 600AD. Constructed of hewn limestone blocks and whitewashed...

Obtaining a basic building permit (also known as a ministerial permit) is a relatively simple, straightforward, and direct process. In...

His is an accurate description of the philosophical, moral, and pragmatic results of industrial technology’s domination over the natural...

The Architecture of Happiness by Alain de Botton follows up on the constitutional declaration that each and every person enjoys life,...

The design process has been called the most misunderstood part of being an architect. It requires passion and a dedication almost...

Designing Dragon House by Daniel Silvernail Floor Plan of Dragon House. The client’s program statement stipulated four bedroom, 3-1/2...

The Campo seen from the Palazzo Pio. In 1987 I was accepted as an exchange student and graduate student in residence at the Palazzo Pio...

Accessible design is the branch of professional architectural practice in which the needs of people with disabilities are specifically...

In an age of prefab homes, remodels and additions, the built environment is constantly changing. Rarely does a building’s original...

Definition of Flow Flow is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus,...

What Is Project Closeout? From the owner’s perspective, project closeout essentially means the closing out of the Owner-Contractor...

Dear Reader, This is the first in the series of contributions to our blog by Anna Medina, Daniel Silvernail Architect- UCSC Green...

It’s exciting to announce that we’ve created and staffed an internship position in collaboration with the Department of Environmental...

I attended the 2013 Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce Business Fair on March 13th. I must say that amongst all the booths, the most...

The photograph, taken by Katherine Herrera in black and white, features the crystalline stillness of the books arrayed on their shelves...

LESS IS MORE Bold, vibrant colors contrast with natural materials – exposed timbers, hardwood floors – in this home to create a sense of...

As I recall, one of the first questions I asked owner Robert Atton in the pre-design interviews preparatory to designing the Felton...

In January 2004 we were invited by Depth Magazine to contribute an article about sustainable architecture. I decided to write an...