“GRANNY FLAT” The “Granny Flat” is a unique type of living unit. No longer designed only to house an elderly relative it can provide many benefits including affordable housing. Also known as an “accessory dwelling unit” or ADU, it can meet a wide variety of housing...
The Tustin News Article about Chris Lentz and The Victorian Era Home in north Tustin failed to mention Richard H. Dodd & Associate, our Architecture Firm. See Link to Tustin News: OCR Tustin News See also Lentz home on our Website: Cowan Heights From the onset we...
ARCHITECTURAL FORUM – LATEST HOME TREND: IMPROVING NOT MOVING Part 3 of 3 GETTING CREATIVE Now that you’re aware of the basic considerations, you realize you want your new custom-fitted home to be more than just space. With creative thoughts and approaches, an experienced architect can work with...
ARCHITECTURAL FORUM – LATEST HOME TREND: IMPROVING NOT MOVING Part 2 of 3 GETTING PRACTICAL Too many homeowners rush into a remodel and only consider cosmetic changes. They, after the dust settles, realize that adding quartz countertops and new cherry wood cabinets didn’t turn their kitchen into what...
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF A HOME ADDITION OR REMODEL Part 1 of 3 This article includes practical tips and suggestions as well as an available Homeowner’s Guide to Remodeling. The article addresses lifestyle and household considerations as well as ecofriendly and sustainable considerations. Your...
This is such a vast subject so I’ll only touch on some considerations . . . If you live in a historic or period style home you appreciate that style however, you might find it lacks some modern functional amenities; amenities you’d like to incorporate it. If your...