Douglas Murray Architect
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I have often taken care of the entire design - engineering - permitting process: doing the topographic survey, architectural design, the construction/ permit drawings, structural design, energy documentation, and the permit processing required by various county and city jurisdictions.

Focus on Residential Design ~ Integrating Interior & Exterior Spaces: Successful outdoor rooms / extensions of the interior to the outer garden, allow a harmonious balance between openness to nature and privacy of the space.This integrative "Open Air Architecture" concept is possible to design for most homes, even subdivision style houses, to take advantage of one's outdoor spaces.Sustainable Green Eco Home Design is connecting with nature, our immediate surroundings, and is foundational to our well-being.
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The East Bay house I grew up in had a small deck in the front that was screened for privacy from the street by a five foot high wall. My brother and sisters and I would sleep outside there in the summers. It was amazing sleeping under the stars. It was like going on vacation without leaving home.
The interior/exterior space relationship can be so much more than simply a "patio or deck". A successful outdoor room / extension of the interior to the outer garden, allows a harmonious balance between openness to nature and privacy of the space. The ability to move between inside and outside without physical or mental barriers, helps us reconnect with nature and ourselves.
The interior/exterior space relationship can be so much more than simply a "patio or deck". Successful outdoor rooms / extensions of the interior to the outer garden, allow a harmonious balance between openness to nature and privacy of the space. Having a "green eco friendly lifestyle" can also mean living within the blue-green sky-tree-plant community.
The basic eco function of our homes is to provide a shelter that protects us from the cold, and the heat, with an appropriate space for cooking, socializing, cleaning and sleeping. With a long time interest in sustainable, "green" design, I have studied and incorporated home energy efficiencies in both new / remodel home architecture designs since 1978.
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Belen Murray
Belen Murray
Jan 05, 2022
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Excellent service. Very knowledgeable and experienced employees. Very nice and communicable. Would highly recommend. Great work here.