Interested in being part of the conversation about creating healthy, livable community right here in the bay area? Join the Bay Area Healthy Communities Coalition on May 7th in an interactive discussion about how vibrant downtowns can benefit local jobs, housing, transportation, and the health of the community. There will be a dynamic panel discussion […]
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Healthy Communities Forum
Posted in Architecture, Building, Community, tagged creating healthy living communities, healthy communities, healthy communities forum, heathy community forum on April 25, 2013 | Comments Off on Healthy Communities Forum
What kind of architect are you?
Posted in Architecture, Building, tagged architectural design, architecture, architecture process, building, building architect, building design, design, design process, design thinking, remodel, residential architect, residential architecture on April 25, 2013 | Comments Off on What kind of architect are you?
People often ask me “What kind of architect are you?” I’ve had the pleasure of designing community centers, libraries, recreation facilities, theaters, restaurants, live-work lofts, and single family homes. But the type of projects I’ve designed and built is not what defines me. It is the way I think about the environment and my clients […]
Turn Your Side Yard Into A Garden Room
Posted in Architecture, Building, Feng Shui, tagged feng shui design, garden room, garden rooms, how to use a side yard, landscape architect, landscape architecture, outdoor room, residential architecture, residential design, residential feng shui, side yard, side year design on February 28, 2013 | Comments Off on Turn Your Side Yard Into A Garden Room
Side yards are often neglected or used exclusively for utility. Here is an inspiring article about ways to turn your side yard into a glorious garden room and increase your enjoyment of your home and property. Turn a Side Yard Into a Garden Room
Reviving the Front Porch
Posted in Architecture, Building, Community, Feng Shui, Sustainability, tagged architecture, community building, eyes on the street, feeling disconnected, feeling isolated, feng shui, front porch, front porch design, home design, neighborhood watch, outdoor room, outdoor rooms., reduce crime on February 25, 2013 | Comments Off on Reviving the Front Porch
As our lives have become more demanding and faster paced in recent history, more and more people are feeling isolated and disconnected from their neighbors and communities. By reviving the Front Porch of your home and using it more regularly you can create opportunities to meet your neighbors, rebuild a sense of community, and reduce […]
Kitchen Design
Posted in Architecture, Building, tagged black accents in kitchen, black and white kitchens, kitchen architecture, kitchen design, kitchen remodel, remodel, using black in the kitchen on February 13, 2013 | Comments Off on Kitchen Design
I usually like to stay away from using black in a kitchen design, but there are ways to incorporate black accents that bring real elegance to a large kitchen. Check out the link below to learn more smart ways to incorporate black into your kitchen design. When to Use Black in the Kitchen
East-West Architecture
Posted in Building, Feng Shui, Sustainability, tagged architecture, building, classical feng shui, community architecture, design for balance and harmony, design philosophy, design sensibilities, east-west approach, east-west architecture, eastern architecture, eastern cosmology, harmonious home, integrated approach, integrated approach to design, jaiya alamia, public architecture, residential architecture, western architecture on August 28, 2012 | Comments Off on East-West Architecture
What does it mean to have an integrated east-west approach to architectural design? For me, it means having a foundational understanding of both eastern and western design philosophies and responding to design challenges in a way that is true to both perspectives. Finding this balance isn’t always easy, but it is possible. It took me […]
Architecture for the Human Spirit
Posted in Building, Feng Shui, Sustainability, tagged architecture, feng shui on April 21, 2012 | Comments Off on Architecture for the Human Spirit
I’ve always wanted to be an architect for the people, to focus on human needs and desires rather than the politics of building, so in 2012 I decided to expand the services of Harmonious Home to incorporate custom residential design in addition to feng shui. Over the last few of months I have been providing […]
Art : Architecture : Feng Shui
Posted in Building, Feng Shui, Sustainability, tagged architecture, art, building, create, design, feng shui, flow, help people, sustainable, water colors on November 16, 2010 | Comments Off on Art : Architecture : Feng Shui
My thesis project launched me into a career in architecture where I focused on combining beauty with form, function, and sustainability to enhance the human experience. My passion for sustainable living, led me to seek out sustainable alternatives to traditional building materials for my projects.
Ready to build your dream home?
Posted in Building, Feng Shui, Sustainability, tagged architecture, building, carbon footprint, design, feng, feng shui, green, home, shui, sustainable on August 28, 2010 | Comments Off on Ready to build your dream home?
Are you ready to build your dream home? Are you interested in alternative building technologies, saving money, and incorporating sustainable materials into your dream home? Do you want your home to support your relationships, reflect your values, and enhance your prosperity? Now more than ever, people around the world are weighing the pros and cons […]