A manager of a medical group was seeking some advice on re-decorating one dental clinic without spending a fortune. The areas she was thinking included the waiting area, hallway, and individual patient “cubicles”. Without seeing the actual space and the surrounding areas, I could only give some general ideas as guidelines. My suggestion was using imagesContinue reading “Office Decoration”
Category Archives: Design
[Ask Michelle] Do I Need a Licensed Architect for My Remodeling Project?
In the State of California, not all building projects need to be designed by a licensed architect. According to the chart posted on California Architects Board‘s website, unlicensed persons may design the following: Single-family dwelling of woodframe construction not more than two stories and basement in height. Multiple dwellings containing not more than four dwelling units ofContinue reading “[Ask Michelle] Do I Need a Licensed Architect for My Remodeling Project?”
How I Became a LEED Green Associate
As of February 26, 2017, I am a LEED Green Associate. In September 2016, I came across a Community Green Scholars grant on Facebook. After some consideration, I created an account on USGBC website and managed to submit my application before the November 1, 2016 deadline. Early in November 2016, I was awarded the grant. IContinue reading “How I Became a LEED Green Associate”
2015 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 2,300 times in 2015. If it were a cable car, it would take about 38 trips to carry that many people. Click here to see theContinue reading “2015 in review”
San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour – Day 4
This was the last day of our tour. Sutro’s at Cliff House: Our last meal in San Francisco was this elegant brunch with a view of the ocean. While we were browsing the old photos on walls, the executive chef came to us and told us the story of Cliff House. It was destroyed andContinue reading “San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour – Day 4”
