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An equitable, replicable solution for grid-responsive urban housing.
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Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) involves the systematic evaluation of buildings in use, often and ideally from the…
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Reimagining Affordable Mixed-Use Development in a Carbon-Constrained Future.
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DBA is working with partners RMI, Association for Energy Affordability and RDH Building Sciences to demonstrate…
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DBA is now a certified B Corp, joining a community of companies balancing people, planet, and profit.
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DBA Sustainable Design Director Katie Ackerly, AIA, CHPC, shares encouragement and practical tips for advocating for…
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Small-scale urban farming makes a big impact in affordable housing communities.
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Timothy Isaiah moved into Tahanan Supportive Housing in San Francisco. This housing development was launched by Tipping…
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Download Resilience Resources for Multifamily Climate-Responsive Housing.
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Principal and Sustainable Design Lead, Katie Ackerly walks through finding the right resilience strategy, regardless of…
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Tahanan Supportive Housing is a creative collaboration between Tipping Point Community, SFHAF, and Mercy Housing…
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Strategies for well-designed bicycle parking
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David Baker, FAIA, and Associate Taylor Dearinger share a close look at how the A2 Apartments fill a gap in Baltimore…
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View the construction process of 555 Larkin.
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Enlivening the edges of urban buildings with personal connections
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Fly through the design of 555 Larkin.
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Associate Taylor Dearinger, Assoc. AIA, LEED GA, walks through how we continue to grow toward a more equitable…
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Go behind the scenes with DBA, Cervantes Design Associates, Mission Housing Development Corporation, and BRIDGE Housing…
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How construction type influences building form under the IBC in the Bay Area
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We’re excited to announce our new all-women class of associates.
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Amanda talks about starting DBA_BHM, “Small but Mighty Acts of Urbanism,” and designing for people.
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Strategies for sustainable design at and beyond the edge
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We’re excited to announce our expanded leadership team.
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222 Taylor is a featured player in this wonderful TNDC video about their commitment bringing homes, health, and voice…
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We're taking two affordable housing developments through the Living Building Challenge's comprehensive,…
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A guide to relating common metric scales to English counterparts