COMPRESSED EARTH+MULTIFAMILY
TBE Architecture is working with Brian Jaffee of the California Cottage Company and Verdant Structural Engineers to prototype a multifamily development template utilizing Senate Bill 9 (SB9) – The California Home Act and Senate Bill 8 (SB8) – the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 to develop projects on existing lots that include a duplex with 2 ADUs that then can be eligible for a lot split. Another notable innovation that Brian is bringing to the project is Compressed Earth Blocks (CEBs). Brian manufactures the blocks locally at the companies’ facility in Rohnert Park.
SONOMA PATIENT GROUP
“The improvements are of superior design for the use and the surrounding businesses through upgrades to the vacant building by providing a unique design pattern to the screened-in porch and front entrance visible from Cleveland Avenue, creating an articulated facade to reduce the uniform style of the existing building, and updated landscaping to the existing building’s exterior.”
1321 CASHEW RD. – FIRE REBUILD
1321 Cashew Rd. was one of TBE’s first fire-rebuild projects after the 2017 fires. As such, only minor changes to the footprint (400 SF were added to create a more generous main suite) were made.
REED GARAGE REMODEL
This “garage” rebuild was restricted by the footprint of the original garage that was rotting in place. To create a greater sense of space, the building was built to the maximum height allowed and shed roofs were utilized to create generous volumes. A major wall was “canted” from the base up to allow the loft area to expand outwardly from the floor below. Aluminum and glass garage doors and french doors were utilized to allow the ample Southern light to flood the spaces.