The design development phase of a project is the pivotal phase where the design starts to become real. During this phase, the Architectural team takes the owner approved schematic design and dives deeper into the more technical related components of the building, continues to refine the design from many different angles. This article highlights the key tasks that our team will be working on during the design development phase of your custom home project.
Read MoreThinking about designing and building a custom home? To successfully complete your project, many different people will need to be involved and bring their individual expertise to the table. The quality of your project team will largely determine the outcome of your home.
Read MoreWorking with a hybrid architectural & interior design firm has many advantages. When we created ROST, our vision was to create a firm that delivered one complete comprehensive building design with the interior and exterior tightly coordinated, thoughtfully designed and seamlessly unified into one aesthetic vision.
Read MoreShould you build your home from metal studs? What are the positives and negatives of metal stud construction? Over the past few years, we’ve had more and more clients ask about building their custom home from metal studs. Read the article to hear our un-biased opinions on the positives and negatives of metal stud construction.
Read MoreRost Architects spent the last year designing and engineering six prefabricated metal stud ADU prototypes for a developer in Northern California. This month we will be securing permits from the City of San Jose to erect the first unit.
Read MoreAn air tight, highly insulated building envelope is one of the most effective methods for helping to reduce your homes energy consumption and lower your carbon footprint. Therefore, the type of insulation you decide to use in your home is critical. Learn about the different types of insulation and the pros/cons of each type.
Read MoreOne of the fundamentals for designing a sustainable home is to create a well insulated and air tight envelope. Learn about Insulated Concrete Forms and how they can help create a more sustainable and resilient building.
Read MoreIn May 2019, Rost Architects was featured on CBS “This is L.A.” The film crew came into our office to see how we work, talk about recent projects and meet the team. It was a great experience and we were thrilled to be featured on the program.
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