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Building a custom home on a hillside in Oakland
The owner of a wooded hillside property asked New Avenue to create a custom home that takes advantage of the views. Here is the design.
How tall can my guest house or accessory dwelling unit be?
The City of Berkeley is currently updating their accessory dwelling codes and height is an issue that is being reviewed. Many cities struggle with this. This is a summary of what you get for 16′ vs. 18′…
Harvard Study Shows Healthy Homes + Indoor Air Quality Have Massive Impact on Intelligence
A Harvard study reported a 101% increase in cognitive function in greed buildings with fresh air that is piped in. This is the most significant green building insight we have ever seen – it simply blows everything else out of the water…
When and how to pick appliances when remodeling a home or building a new home
There is often a question about who buys the appliances for your new kitchen and when to buy them…
How to Stay On Budget With A Designer & What is an “Additional Service”?
At New Avenue we have determined that the best practice for providing design services for remodels, additions, and new custom homes is to provide detailed Design Proposals…
Cost to design and permit a backyard studio in Berkeley, CA
One client in Berkeley wanted to convert her garage into something she could use as a studio and as a guest house with the possibility of living in it herself sometime in the future. A New Avenue design professional created a studio with laundry facilities, a bedroom, a living area, a full bathroom, a half bathroom, a workshop, and a utility sink. Here are the costs of design and permitting.
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