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Kids’ Digital Design Contest judging underway!

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The office is officially too small when exterior space becomes the most viable workspace… Mason and I used the front window of AMK Inc. to get a "big-picture" sense of the Kids' Digital Design Contest entries. MORE at http://masonkirby.com/contest/

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Job Site Photos: Bernal Heights Residence

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A look inside a "typical" Bernal Heights front porch and a detail of what improvements can be done. Rather than sit adjacent, the new rail is securely bolted into the stone stair. 

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Job Site Photos: Bernal Heights Residence

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Job Site Photos: San Mateo Residence

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Birds are the Least of It: Small Wind in Residential Projects

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Small wind is certainly an enthralling prospect in sustainable building.  At first glance, small wind systems seem like an independent, conscientious way to reduce a home’s electrical load and dependence on commercial, fossil fuel-derived electrical supply.  It seems simple; wind exists, and can be harvested for power.  However, unlike photovoltaic panels or grey water systems, small wind turbines can have a large impact on their surroundings.  Read more