The Unexpected Skill We Love to See on Resumes

When we’re scouting new team members, one unexpected skill set always grabs our attention: food service experience. At first glance, it might seem unrelated to architecture, but the truth is, working in restaurants teaches resilience, quick thinking, and people skills—all crucial in the design world…Continue reading

JD+A Wins Big at the 2024 North State BIA MAME Awards!

Our commitment to exceptional design was recognized with several prestigious awards at the 2024 North State BIA MAME Awards. Held at an unforgettable event, this year’s MAME Awards showcased the best in our industry, and we were honored to stand among such incredible talent—who definitely keep us on our toes… Continue reading

Tanzanite Homes Wins SBJ Best Real Estate Project Award in Innovative Housing!

Tanzanite Homes has been recognized in the Innovative Housing category at the 2024 Sacramento Business Journal’s Best Real Estate Projects Awards! The ceremony, held on September 5 at The Officer’s Club at Lions Gate Hotel, honored some of the most groundbreaking developments of 2023-2024, and we couldn’t be more excited to see Tanzanite Homes standing alongside these impressive projects… Continue reading

Honoring the Past, Building the Future: The Woman’s Club of Lincoln

Located in the heart of Lincoln, California, is a cherished landmark—the Woman’s Club of Lincoln. For a century this historic structure has been more than just a building. It has been a hub for gatherings, a main attraction for the local community, and a silent observer of countless moments. Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, the Woman’s Club is a tribute to the town’s storied past and its lively communal essence…. Continue reading

We struck GOLD with a Gold Nugget Grand Award for Tanzanite Homes!

Together with our visionary client, New Growth Living, we were honored with a prestigious Grand Award for Tanzanite Homes at the 2024 Gold Nugget Awards, held at PCBC in Anaheim. Recognized as the Best Build-for-Rent Community Product Design, this award highlights our innovative approach to tackling the national housing dilemma… Continue reading

5 Architectural Design Trends That Shaped the First Half of 2024

Home and community design have seen exciting transformations in the first half of 2024. From prioritizing sustainability and holistic living to integrating cutting-edge technology, these trends are revolutionizing the way we create and experience our homes. Let’s dive into five key trends that are shaping our living spaces this year… Continue reading

Unlock the Potential of Your Next Project with A Due Diligence Sprint

Do you remember when you could be submitting for a permit 90 days after you kicked off a project? Development in California has become more difficult than teaching a pig how to whistle. As a professional home builder or developer in California, you know firsthand the challenges of making projects pencil in today’s market. With prime land becoming increasingly scarce and the planning process growing more complex, it’s crucial to have the right tools and expertise on your side… Continue reading

5 Biophilic Design Hacks to Transform Ordinary Spaces into Extraordinary Places

Being disconnected from nature can drain us mentally, physically, and emotionally. Yet, in our modern world, people spend over 90% of their time indoors, disconnected from the outdoors (Environmental Protection Agency, 2020). This makes embracing biophilic design an imperative. Biophilic design harnesses our innate human bond with nature to transform spaces into uplifting environments that… Continue reading 5 Biophilic Design Hacks to Transform Ordinary Spaces into Extraordinary Places

The Media Has One Job [Hint: It’s Not To Make You Feel Positive]

Let’s be real; it’s been a weird run the last several years. Sure, there was the unexpected pandemic pandemonium buying frenzy—that was great—but also weird because it came with insane supply chain issues, inability to meet demand, runaway inflation, and an overall sense of hurry up and wait. Now we’re in this bizarre time where… Continue reading The Media Has One Job [Hint: It’s Not To Make You Feel Positive]