BOONE LOW RATLIFF ARCHITECTS
Santa Cruz Green Architects
Building Carbon Zero
Jacquie recently attended the Passive House California 2015 conference in Palo Alto. Passive House represents today's highest energy standard, with the aim of reducing the energy consumption of buildings by up to 80%. When combined with renewable energy systems, such as solar, Passive Hous
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Monterey Design Conference
We had a great time at the conference. Lots of design and discussion, and visits to the beach. Really impressed by Pae White's art: http://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/artist-pae-white-los-angeles-studio-article, and Interstice Architects urban installations. All in the setting of Julia Mo
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Feels like being on vacation…
Here are the latest photos from the Fabrikant Remodel. Thanks to Applelane Construction for their beautiful work, and Justin Fabrikant for the stunning furniture design. We are all proud to be a part of building this spacious and peaceful home. The clients have moved in and report that "he awake
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Summer Update
It has been a busy spring! Several projects are nearing completion, and many new projects are well underway. The Hapner and Fabrikant Residences and the Koch ADU are completed and looking amazing. The County accessibility project is finished and open for business. The Mosquito and Vector Control Lab
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Accessibility Upgrade Completed
We are proud to be part of the County buildings recent improvements, making the original building more accessible for all visitors.
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February Site Notes
The gorgeous Hapner Residence is nearing completion. Check out the latest site photos.
read moreNew Award for Exceptional Design
The City of Santa Cruz Department of Planning and Community Development has awarded The Habitat House and ADU a Green Building Award for Exceptional Design. The project exceeds the highest environmental building standards set by the City of Santa Cruz Green Building program, with an impressive 120 p
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Check out the latest site photos from the Fabrikant house, the Koch accessory dwelling unit and the Lotus non-profit housing project.
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