Sweet Lime Green Victorians (Literally)
Okay, we know we’re pushing the boundaries a bit with regard to “real estate” news, but it’s worth it to report that artist Elizabeth Hickok has created a scale-model of…
Tour Grand Buena Vista Park Homes
The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society’s annual Home Tour is this Saturday, October 8, from 10am to 4pm. Tickets cost $20 for SFMHS and BVNA members ($25 for non-members)…
Not Such Trivial Knowledge
Know the difference between a Benjamin Moore Mulberry, Behr Plum Jam, and Glidden Valhalla? What about the difference between a Queen Anne Victorian, Gothic Revival, and a San Francisco Stick?…
Pier 70 Rehabilitation
A group of interns from EDAW have been working on a “vision” for the redevelopment of Pier 70. And it’s excellent work. “Pier 70 will be a diverse working waterfront…
Friday Fantasy: Great Affordable House Design
That’s it. We’ve had it with the “quaint” (un-renovated), “charming” (non-functional), and “unique” (schizophrenically designed) properties that have dominated the Bay Area listings these past couple of months. It’s time…
Refrigerator Porn
We present the Sub-Zero Pro 48 as a perfect excuse (or inspiration) to remodel your kitchen. And according to Land+Living, “this refrigerator conforms to the US Department of Energy’s stringent…
QuickLinks: Green Building
Links to a list of America’s top 10 Green Cities (we made the list), two green building projects (one urban and one suburban), and one green building product (roof blocks)…
Building Inspiration
The house isn’t in San Francisco, but it is an inspiration. And have hope – this gem was built for $190 sq.ft. (not including the land). That’s right, $228,000 for…
That’s More Like It
Having just declared Carter Terrance the best-looking new complex in San Francisco, John King goes and profiles a much better-looking development the very next day. Regardless, kudos to the developers…
Overstatement Of The Week
From SF Gate: “Who would have guessed the best-looking new housing complex in SF is across from the Cow Palace?” Answer: Not us. And we wouldn’t have been wrong. Kudos…