Roofing was completed on the studio today and major progress was made on the house. There are many components and options for solar systems and, in Southern California, many companies providing solar installation services....
Progress on the studio roof caught up to the main house, and the next stages of roofing commenced on both of them. Another major factor in the design of your solar system is understanding how much electricity you actually use and how much you are...
The roofers have almost wrapped up sheathing the roof and repairing the damage to the eaves on the house. The first parts of the solar power system were also installed today. How much power can your house generate?...
Demolition continued today. How do you know if going solar is right for you? Will your house even accommodate a solar system?...
Today is demolition day for our old roof. I’m a little sad to see it go. It was the original cedar roof installed about 50 years ago....
Have your electricity bills been rising? Globally, the cost of electricity has been steadily increasing, and all trends indicate that it will continue to rise significantly. I want to share our journey to go solar to help demystify the process....
No matter the size of the project, at One World Architecture we approach all of our work with the same commitment to excellent service and design. We’re currently working with a young family in San Diego County in California to renovate their charming cottage built...
It's important for architects to be multi-lingual. One of the challenges of any home remodel or addition is ensuring that the new improvements fit comfortably with the existing house....
A modern home full of light and views to the Pacific Ocean. While nestled into a charming older neighborhood, this home was on an infill lot with views of the Pacific Ocean from the second floor. Because this small lot was surrounded by neighbors, the backyard and cozy pool area became part...
Happy New Year from One World Architecture! As the new year starts, we’re excited about a new capability we’re rolling out that allows us to work in a 3D virtual environment from the beginning of the design process, all the way through the construction documents phase...