Category Archives: resource
Eco-tech: the anatomy and aesthetics of green roofs
The interaction between building and site is a critical design driver at Blackbird. Our local Santa Barbara context has a mild climate and terrific mountain and ocean view opportunities, often prompting the design of indoor and outdoor spaces that merge … Continue reading
Black(bird) listed: BUILD blog
The web is now THE place for finding the most current information and discussion on products and design. While we still have plenty of design and technical reference books and a shrinking materials/product library in our office, much of our … Continue reading
Black(bird) listed: a house by the park
Realizing a custom home is a tremendous effort, requiring a great team (owner, architect, contractor and many others) and clear communication. At times the process and decisions for the owner may seem daunting, as people’s previous experience in construction and … Continue reading