The design development phase of a project is the pivotal phase where the design starts to become real. During this phase, the Architectural team takes the owner approved schematic design and dives deeper into the more technical related components of the building, continues to refine the design from many different angles. This article highlights the key tasks that our team will be working on during the design development phase of your custom home project.
Read MoreThe customary Architectural Services are typically divided into four phases. They are; Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration. The Schematic Design phase of the project is the first phase of the project and in our opinion one of the most important phases. Check out our article to learn more about this phase of a project.
Read MoreRost Architects spent the last year designing and engineering six prefabricated metal stud ADU prototypes for a developer in Northern California. This month we will be securing permits from the City of San Jose to erect the first unit.
Read MoreRost Architects is on track to secure permits from the city of Newport Beach and begin construction on a luxury multifamily duplex in December of 2020 on the Balboa Peninsula. Check out the article about the project to learn more!
Read MoreIn August 2020, Rost Architects started design for a new 4,200 SQFT single family custom home In Newport Beach California. This is an oceanfront home with spectacular views of the famous “Wedge” on the east end of the Balboa Peninsula. Check out our article to see the latest progress!
Read MoreRost Architects started design on a ground up modern home in Laguna Beach California in August 2020. Check out our article to learn more about the home!
Read MoreIn July 2020 Rost Architects started construction on a 2,400 square foot custom home in Newport Beach California. Check out our article to learn more about the home and see the recent construction photographs!
Read MoreIn August of 2020, Rost Architects completed construction on a five bedroom, five and a half bath, 5,600 square foot custom contemporary home, one block away from the ocean .
Read MoreWhat makes this house so special and iconic? The significance of this home is the product of the site, the materials, the design, the location, the photographs and the zeitgeist of the time period that it was built. Click to read more about the Stahl House.
Read MoreWith the new California 2020 ADU laws that loosen restrictions on ADU development, we will most likely see a rise in the number of homeowners and real estate developers building Accessory Structures on their properties. The primary intention of the new ADU regulations is to help solve California’s housing crisis, however we see another huge opportunity with the growth of this building type. We feel that with each new ADU constructed in California, we have an opportunity and responsibility to implement, refine and experiment with net zero energy building techniques.
Read MoreLearn about 10 of our favorite techniques to design a modern home.
Read MoreLearn our top six reasons why you should install a green roof on your net zero home.
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