Dylan Chappell Architecture http://dylanchappell.com DCA Design Studio Thu, 16 May 2013 20:33:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Wildfire Landscape Design – Zone 2 http://dylanchappell.com/2013/05/wildfire-landscape-design-zone-2/ http://dylanchappell.com/2013/05/wildfire-landscape-design-zone-2/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 00:01:39 +0000 dylan http://dylanchappell.com/?p=1753 Read the full article...]]>
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California homeowners are no stranger to the dangers of wildfire. The video above is the second part of a four part mini series dedicated to landscape techniques that will help keep wildfires away from your home. Jack Kiesel stops in to give us the low down on Zone 2 of our landscape. If you are interested in learning more about how to help defend your home, keep an eye out for our videos about Zones 3 and 4 or check out this video about Zone 1!

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Want to learn how to save time and money during the permit process? Dylan breaks down 8 simple tips that can help you acquire the permit you need to start working on your next dream project!

Do you have more questions about the permit process or DCA’s Great Design System? Leave a comment below!

]]> http://dylanchappell.com/2013/04/how-to-save-time-and-money-during-the-permit-process/feed/ 1 The Third “Think Like an Architect” Feature is Here! http://dylanchappell.com/2013/04/the-third-think-like-an-architect-feature-is-here/ http://dylanchappell.com/2013/04/the-third-think-like-an-architect-feature-is-here/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:00:08 +0000 dylan http://dylanchappell.com/?p=1698 Read the full article...]]> Submitting plans for your new home design project to an Architectural Review Board can be a slightly terrifying experience fraught with anticipation and suspense. The architectural review process doesn’t have to be something that keeps you up at night.

In my latest article on Houzz.com, Think Like an Architect: How to Pass a Design Review, you can learn some strategic tips that will help your project get approved. Click here to read the full article.

If  you’re interested in learning even more about the Board of Architectural Review, you can check out these two videos we made to help explain the process: The first one is called Understanding The Santa Barbara County Board of Architectural Review and the second one is titled 8 Tips For The Architectural Review Board in The County of Santa Barbara.

 

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Head over to Houzz.com and check out my second featured article called, Think Like an Architect: How to Work With a Design Wish List. Learn three steps to help you communicate your home wish list to your architect. By understanding how to effectively communicate  your design wish-list you will help your architect create a plan that  gets you everything you want out of your new home or remodel. Click here to read the full article!

 

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I will be writing a series of articles for Houzz.com called ‘Think Like an Architect.’ Each article will be filled with advantageous information that can help you get the most out of your next home design project. The first article in the series is called, ‘Know Your Homesite for a Great Design‘ and its focus is on analyzing a build site then implementing the site’s features into your dream design. Click here to read the full article on Houzz.com!

 

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From left, Caroline Small, owner/president, and
Lisa Ratzliff, design associate, of Coastal Design.

Say hello to Coastal Design, a company that just opened the doors to its new showroom. Coastal Design might be new to Santa Barbara, but its designers have over 50 years of combined experience, and they are more than able to provide a solution to any window design challenge. If you have been thinking about adding shading, privacy, or insulation to your current windows give Lisa a call today.

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16 A W. Calle Laureles
Santa Barbara, California 93103
Phone: 805-845-5566
Email: info@coastaldesignsb.com

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Do you want to know how to defend your home from wildfires? If you are planning on building in a high fire zone, watch the video above to learn how to help protect your house.

Do you have more concerns or questions about building in a high fire zone? Leave a comment below!

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After learning how the Santa Barbara County Architectural Review Board works, how do you know if your project requires design review? This week Dylan explains the requirements for architectural review and shares eight ways to help your project get approved by the Board of Architectural Review in the county of Santa Barbara.

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Want to build or alter your dream home in Santa Barbara County? The architectural review process can be a little overwhelming at first.  That’s why we made this informative video. Click the link above to learn all about the Architectural Review Process in Santa Barbara County!

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Say “hello” to Quikrete‘s line of environmentally friendly concrete countertop mix. This new product  provides a low water-to-cement ratio that reduces the need of any machinery.

The countertop mix contains key ingredients to provided a flowable mix. This product is perfect for precast, will withstand the most extreme weather conditions, and will hold up for many decades of constant use.

Each 80-pound bag contains about 0.6 cubic feet of mixed cement. That is enough to cover 3 square feet of countertop. This environmentally friendly product can be purchased at most stores that carry Quikrete products.

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Concrete counters as featured on Houzz.com.

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