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87Some notable changes to the California Building Code (effective January 1 2008)
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One and Two Family Dwellings1) Rise and run of stairs - Maximum allowable rise is 7¾ inches, minimum allowable run is 10 inches - existing stairs can be replaced in kind in some circumstances. (The current... published 10 months ago
85Philo Hide-a-way
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This is a little cabin in the woods...hidden behind the carport. The material pallet ranges from warm fir to cool green stained concrete to oil-rubbed bronze and shades of white paint. The building was... published 12 months ago
88Tip to Toe Remodel of a badly abused 1906 Victorian
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Almost four years ago I started this restoration/renovation project. The first steps were a modern reinforced concrete foundation and a new 50-year roof. Slowly I have been repairing, replacing, remodelling,... published 7 months ago
65Changing rooms at Treasure Island Sailing Center
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This structure serves the students of the Treasure Island Sailing Center , a non-profit, community sailing school in San Francisco, California. The program specified that it need to last 5-10 years..at which... published 12 months ago
50Houses in Berkeley, California
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Pointy roof and shingles Temple Duplex curved raftertails What style is this? Put a trailer on top of your house! Nice proportions Faux foilage on stucco view from across the streetI think that eclectic mix... published 11 months ago
57Richmond Zig-zag Bungalow
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You could also call this project "craigslist special" due to extensive scavanging and creative use of other peoples' wasted materials. The owner did a great deal of the work himself and also assisted the... published 11 months ago
68On top of a Berkeley craftsman house
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This client came to me wanting her attic converted to a sleeping loft. After a quick study, this was deemed not possible by code because there was only about 5' of headroom in the attic. Also, the extensive... published 11 months ago
67The Casita, Martinez, California
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This tiny granny unit and mechanics workshop evolved as the client and I realized more and more clearly how extremely restrictive the planning department rules were for his narrow and sloping site. We had... published 12 months ago
61Dragon Hallway in the San Francisco Marina District
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This was a typical San Francisco Row house with lots of little rooms and a long dark hallway. I wish I had a before shot, because it also had hideous spit-wad lumpy stucco and generally wasn't very... published 11 months ago
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