From Santa Barbara Magazine | sbmag.com Posted online: January 2011 More than 30 years ago, inspired by a European flower stand, Trace Robinson set up her own in a Montecito courtyard. With an eye for design and a heart that stays true to all things organic and sustainable, the now-renowned landscape architect still calls Santa… more
Eco Living
Garcia Architects: Prefabricated Homes — Custom and Cost-Effective
Factory-built buildings are generally less expensive and offer environmental benefits By Elisa Garcia | Published on 01.18.2011 on Noozhawk.com There’s been a lot of buzz lately about prefabricated homes, yet there’s also a great deal of mystery about them. As a young, aspiring architect, I wondered why buildings weren’t built like automobiles were, especially once… more
MarBorg Industries, Santa Barbara Art Frame Co. Employ Sustained Improvements, Benefits
By Megan Birney and Crissy Haley, Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County | Published on 01.26.2011 | Santa Barbara Noozhawk, Green Hawk The local businesses are leaders in incorporating green initiatives into the workplace MarBorg Industries receives its Green Business certificate from the Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County. Representing MarBorg are Kathy… more
The Best ‘Green’ Option May Be to Remodel
By Elisa Garcia of Garcia Architects | Published on 01.04.2011 | Santa Barbara Noozahawk, GreenHawk Consider this updating to-do list to make your home more energy efficient. Let’s be honest: Building a new house is not very green. A great deal of energy goes into the construction process, but at least many new homes these… more