Category Archives: resource

Birds and the Bees

Earlier this week we noticed that a feral bee hive had formed near our office on Palm Ave. Our office neighborhood is in a urban setting near the freeway which is not ideal for a healthy hive. We had experience … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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