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Our Zero Energy House was awarded the Best Remodel by Fine Homebuilding Magazine. A San Francisco row house was badly in need of a renovation. In addition, the owners wanted a more modern home for their growing family, and they wanted their house to meet its own energy needs plus those of an electric car. [...]

Brion Crypt at San Vito d’Altivole Cemetary by Carlo Scarpa

Welcome

Carlos Scarpa, the noted Italian Architect, said “to draw is to see.”  Want he meant is that when we attempt to capture an image or an essence with a pen or pencil, we must observe it with far greater care than we regularly exercise, even when we think we are looking closely. 

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Passion of the Cappuccino

Please join us for a celebration of spring, coffee, art and summer camp. This Easter morning event will feature the latte stylings of Daniel Krasnor, a uniquely talented barrista with a repertoire of over 60 cappucino-top designs. We will also be opening our gallery which is currently showing a selection of works by local artists. [...]

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Equality for All

With the Supreme Court hearing arguments CA Prop 8 and DOMA, we hope for a speedy resolution to this question. That is in the interest of equal opportunity for everyone.  So that the government can move ahead on work that is in the long term interest of humanity.

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San Francisco Magazine included our Zero Energy House in the April issue.  Several local buildings were highlighted for their sustainability.

9 Lives by David Gottfried

elements works by David Gottfried Please join us for the opening Thursday January 31st From 6pm to 9pm at 1286 Sanchez St.  (at 26th) San Francisco, CA 94114   David Gottfried’s abstract acrylic paintings represent the unquenchable exploration that characterizes David’s life.  Throughout his career, as the founder of the World Green Building Council, David [...]

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Happy New Year

In case you missed it, we wanted to wish you a happy new year. “The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.” Abraham Lincoln

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Opening – Alex Nichols

SELVES works by Alex Nichols Please join us for the opening Thursday September 20th From 6pm to 9pm at 1286 Sanchez St. (@ 26th) San Francisco, CA 94114

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Natural Selection photos by Heather Forbers Please join us for the opening Thursday July 28th from 6pm to 9pm at 1286 Sanchez St. (@ 26th) San Francisco, CA 94114

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Fly Ash in Concrete

There has been a lot of discussion recently about fly ash in concrete as there are concerns about heavy metals in this by-product of coal fired power production.  “Replacing Portland cement is a high priority for all of us…” Russell Perry, Smith Group “The Environmental Building News (Alex Wilson) continues to support the use of [...]