AI is Just Another Tool in Our Toolkit
Architecture has evolved for decades alongside technology. From computer-aided drafting to BIM (Building Information Modeling), digital visualization, and virtual reality, each new tool…
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Sustainability: An Architect’s Impact
At Tim Barber Architects (TBA), our team of 25 is dedicated to designing beautiful, lasting residences across the United States. Over the past…
Designing for Fire Resilience
Angelenos are not new to the threat of wildfire. Each year wildfire season seems to stretch longer than the year prior. We adapt…
Rebuilding: Why Community Involvement is Imperative to Fire-Resilient Redevelopment in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is now, and forever will be, a city shaped by fire. From the hills of Malibu to Mount Wilson, wildfires have…
Summer 2023: Interning with TBA
We share our dedication to education with our interns, and enthusiastically involve them in all aspects of our studio. This summer, we welcomed…
Addressing Climate Change
Our first two blog posts of 2023 shared how climate change affects our homes and how homes have been designed to respond to…
How Does Climate Change Affect My House?
Wildfires: In California, 10 of the 20 largest wildfires since 1950 burned in 2020 and 2021. Heatwaves: Eight of the 10 warmest years…
Modern Living in a Traditional Home
Traditional architecture is often rich with familiar shapes and handcrafted details, yet sometimes it does not expedite our busy 21st Century lifestyles. One…
Renderings: Learning How You See (Part I)
Like our projects, every homeowner is unique. Young families and empty nesters, big-picture thinkers and detail-oriented minds… each individual also differs in how…