Building an ADU – Part 1
By Lorianna Kastrop, VP/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Today I will blog about what I am learning as the client of my own...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Oct 28, 20202 min read
The best resource for the new laws regarding ADUs: The Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Sometimes even when you think you understand something, you...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Apr 10, 20203 min read
COVID-19 Pandemic: Is there a silver lining to the black cloud?
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects As I’m writing this, I am praying for the soonest possible...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Oct 7, 20193 min read
When the drawings look nice, but aren’t adequate for permitting or construction
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects In the April 5th issue of Engineering News Record magazine...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Aug 20, 20192 min read
Why you should consider solar panels and a home battery for your home
With the demand for renewable energy on the rise and projected to continue to increase in the future, solar energy is something you...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Aug 28, 20182 min read
Approved or Permitted: What’s the Difference?
Recently one of our clients ran into a problem with his General Contractor. He told the contractor that the project was permitted. The...
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Lorianna Kastrop
May 21, 20183 min read
Skipping architectural design can be penny-wise, pound foolish
“I already have a design, I just need the plans drawn up.” This is a statement that makes architects cringe. In some cases, it will...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Feb 14, 20183 min read
I need it yesterday! Why does it take so long? (Part 2)
On July 2, 2014 I posted a blog article with the same title. This is an update to that article. Now that the construction boom is the...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Dec 5, 20173 min read
“Statute of limitations” on unpermitted construction and other bad advice
We keep hearing from our clients of the bad advice that they were told when buying property. The top piece of bad advice, by far, is...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Aug 8, 20172 min read
Property Reassessment: How to plan for property taxes after additions or improvements
The building boom is still going strong in the Bay Area, and one question that comes up often is “What will this project cost me in...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Dec 21, 20163 min read
Design Considerations for Millennials
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects It is time for architects to consider the needs and lifestyles...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Nov 29, 20163 min read
I like/I wish/What if: Working with Clients to Apply Design Thinking
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects “Design Thinking” is all the rage in Silicon Valley. People are...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Oct 18, 20162 min read
Case Study: 640 Maple Street, Part 1
The Vision and Design Process By Marie Barron, Designer, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects The Kastrop Group prides itself on “designing...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Jan 7, 20162 min read
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Architects
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Resolve not to take on any projects that give you a sinking...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Nov 2, 20152 min read
Odds and Ends: Things to keep in mind as we approach the end of the year
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects California, 3/98: El Nino storms flood the Russian River. Photo...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Sep 28, 20152 min read
Architectural Internship: My Experience
By David Perez Architectural Intern, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects “Budgets really do matter and the faster a project is completed...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Jul 21, 20154 min read
The Impact of 3D Drafting on Estimated Architectural Fees
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects To most folks who work outside of the construction industry,...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Jul 9, 20153 min read
Waste Disposal: Can good design help with recycling?
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects This morning I realized that waste disposal is not ordinarily a...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Nov 18, 20142 min read
Frank Gehry flips the bird and insults his profession
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Our design team got a laugh out of the news story from a press...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Sep 9, 20142 min read
Architect or Designer– What’s the difference?
Many folks mistakenly think that architecture and design are basically the same thing. Architecture can only be performed by a licensed...
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