The Birdhouse Ranch, Another Twist on the Ranch House

The “birdhouse ranch,” or Mellenthin houses as they’re also called, were created by William Mellenthin, a developer who began building…

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The Function and Beauty of Brise Soleil

Here in Southern California, we get a lot of sun. There’s nothing surprising or new about that statement but what’s…

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Clinker Bricks: The Ugly Duckling of the Architecture World

When looking at a Craftsman bungalow or Arts & Crafts house, you may have noticed some bricks that are distorted,…

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