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distinctive, high-quality buildings that provide residents with a strong sense of community

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December 10th: The framing is topped out to the roof, including the south facing monitor to provide solar gain.

December 10th: The framing is topped out to the roof, including the south facing monitor to provide solar gain.

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In the new Hammarby Sjostads eco brownfields area of Stockholm there is some wonderful public space design such as this little pier.

In the new Hammarby Sjostads eco brownfields area of Stockholm there is some wonderful public space design such as this little pier.

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I’m not a Coke fan, but I love their take on red.  These Emeco Navy Chairs are that color, officially, and are made out of 111 recycled plastic coke bottles each. They are exactly the shape of the iconic aluminum version designed in 1944 to be used on submarines.  We specified for the clinic we designed at Richardson Affordable Apartments. (db)

I’m not a Coke fan, but I love their take on red.  These Emeco Navy Chairs are that color, officially, and are made out of 111 recycled plastic coke bottles each. They are exactly the shape of the iconic aluminum version designed in 1944 to be used on submarines.  We specified for the clinic we designed at Richardson Affordable Apartments. (db)

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A sustainable design, a bike rack set in permeable pavers, accomplished in sleek style by the wonderful landscape architect Andrea Cochran. This is on Gough Street in front of our just about to open Richardson Affordable Apartments.

A sustainable design, a bike rack set in permeable pavers, accomplished in sleek style by the wonderful landscape architect Andrea Cochran. This is on Gough Street in front of our just about to open Richardson Affordable Apartments.

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Powell Street parklets open in downtown San Francisco. Designed by Landscape Architect Walter Hood they are wonderful, intelligent, and robust.

Powell Street parklets open in downtown San Francisco. Designed by Landscape Architect Walter Hood they are wonderful, intelligent, and robust.

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cindyvweeks asked: how much community space would you advise for an affordable urban infill building that will offer 30 1BR apts, 33 2BR apts, and 8 3BR apts? i am an affordable housing developer in asheville, nc...

As much as you can afford. Typically we provide a common room with kitchen, about 1500 SF. Recently we have been successful including a second classroom, or kids room (so it can be left in a different state then the community room). We did one recently where we sound isolated that second room so musicians can practice in it. We also try to do an outdoor bar-b-q area, and allotment gardens. Best, db

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Residential Architect Magazine included us as one of their 50 favorite architects in 2010. We appreciate it! 

Residential Architect Magazine included us as one of their 50 favorite architects in 2010. We appreciate it! 

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Join us to raise a glass and raise some cash for YBike, the Presidio Community YMCA Bicycle Program. YBike helps put kids and families on bikes. Our Friday evening fundraiser features food, drinks, music, crafts and a raffle! Tickets and more info at www.dbarchitect.com/YBike.


Join us to raise a glass and raise some cash for YBike, the Presidio Community YMCA Bicycle Program. YBike helps put kids and families on bikes. Our Friday evening fundraiser features food, drinks, music, crafts and a raffle! Tickets and more info at www.dbarchitect.com/YBike.