Perspectives
Architects, Drop the “Catalogue” Mindset and Specify Locally Sourced Timber
No single strategy will positively impact the architecture profession more than simply considering where our building materials come from.
The Case for Architecture in Aquariums
Hundreds of small, intentional design choices culminate in a rich, varied, resonant visitor experience.
Beyond EUI: EHDD’s AIA 2030 Commitment Evolution
The success of the AIA 2030 Commitment demands transparency. EHDD discusses results from our 2022 portfolio and shifts in decarbonization efforts across our industry.
Work-Life Balance: Transforming Downtown for a New Era
Breaking down the challenges of revitalizing downtown districts, and the triple-bottom line that can be achieved through concerted action.
EHDD Advances Climate Action in Architecture with Canadian Expansion of EPIC Tool
EHDD announces the expansion of the Early Phase Integrated Carbon (EPIC) Assessment tool to support Canadian users.
From the Sea Ranch Archives
Sea Ranch resident Dolores Jones writes about the Sea Ranch development’s characteristic architecture and landscape, a style that EHDD founding architects helped to define
Climate Positive: Design and Advocacy
EHDD Principal Brad Jacobson and former Principal Scott Shell outline the firm’s Climate Positive vision and course of action
EHDD’s Christmas Tree: More is More
After gifting our office an intricate and ornamental tree, Glennis breaks down her artistic, masterful, and atypical approach to decorating
World’s first “GridOptimal” building is Sonoma Clean Power’s headquarters
Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) recently unveiled its new all-electric headquarters which features an innovative microgrid and goes far beyond “net zero energy” standards by reducing greenhouse gas emissions on the State’s electric grid.
Jennifer Devlin-Herbert to Lead EHDD’s Future Growth as the Design Firm’s First Female CEO
New leadership approach sets the scene for growth and evolving client and community responsiveness
EHDD Democratizes Decarbonization with EPIC tool
On June 21st, we launched the Early Phase Integrated Carbon Assessment (EPIC) tool as a web application.
Celebrating Leadership
We are delighted to announce the promotions of ten EHDD team members who will continue to advance the firm’s vision to create a collectively greater future for our clients, society, and the environment.
Partner Scott Shell Named a 2021 USGBC Pacific Region Leadership Award Recipient
Scott Shell honored with the 2021 USGBC Regional Leadership Award by the US Green Building Council for his work as a leading voice among architects for decarbonization in California.
EHDD ONEder Grant Report
In 2020 EHDD received a ONEder grant from One Workplace to engage students, faculty, and thought-leaders in a dialog to think beyond the current challenges and reimagine a new vision of Higher Education. Our report includes a toolkit for designers and educators, including ideas, research, and resources. Now is our chance as designers to contribute […]
EHDD Announces Expansion to the Pacific Northwest
EHDD is pleased to announce that Seattle-based Patano Studio Architecture (PSA) is officially joining San Francisco-based EHDD. The merger formalizes the firm’s expansion plans to build a more significant presence on the U.S. West Coast. With this merger, Christopher Patano, Founder of PSA, becomes a Partner at EHDD. “EHDD has been an unquestioned leader at […]
Workable Utopias
A Utopia of libraries and pools. I’ve been having recurring dreams about libraries and pools–and no wonder, it’s been more than a hundred days since I stepped foot or dipped toe in either of them. I look longingly at the books in my neighborhood library safely distant behind glass. They, I am sure, miss me […]
Transformations: Our Vision for Existing Buildings
At EHDD, we are forward thinking. We think and design with tomorrow in mind, and we are making that future more sustainable. We recognize the importance of existing buildings, and transform them into certified, sustainable structures that can carry us into the future.
Introducing EHDD’s Early Phase Carbon Assessment Tool
The EPIC tool brings together operational and embodied carbon impacts and potential sequestration measures, on a level playing field and measured over a project life cycle so we can see more clearly where we get the biggest, and most immediate, bang for the buck.
July 2020 Associate Promotions
Please join us in congratulating Heidi Hanzawa, Samantha Lautman, Jay Manzo, Jessica Sano, and Yew-Hoe Tan on their promotions to Associate at EHDD.
Research Fellowship Program: Welcome Jack and Jerome
EHDD is thrilled to inaugurate a Research Fellowship Program this summer in lieu of our traditional student internships.
Climate Positive: Design and Advocacy
An Invitation to Join Us in Countering the Climate Crisis.
The Design Evolution of Student Housing Beyond COVID-19
I first heard the phrase “Alone Together” from a UC San Diego student last year on a panel at a Higher-Education-focused design conference, well-before any whispers of the forthcoming pandemic…
Where Are We Going to Live?
Co-housing, Co-living, and Limited Equity Housing Collectives are a few potential design options for an overcrowded San Francisco Bay Area.
EHDD Promotes Quyen Luong and Lynne Riesselman to Associate Principal
November 14, 2019
Architecture and Social Media’s Effects
How are image sharing applications changing the way we design and construct buildings?
Pacific Visions – A Story of Brand and Architecture as One
The qualitative approach to our material investigation focused on depth, variability, and luminosity.
The Architecture of Productivity
A short history of the open office and what comes next.
Desert Dwelling at Taliesin West
There is a long tradition of experimental housing at the School of Architecture at Taliesin (SOAT), formerly known as the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture.
Is More Meaningful Architecture Possible? A Reflection on Parrhasius’ Veil
One of my favorite parables is about two rival painters. It takes place in the first century, in Athens.
Designing for Sustainability at Boulder Commons
For the past 15 years my architecture firm, EHDD, has been advancing the concept of net zero energy buildings as a response commensurate with the scale of the challenge of climate change. Morgan Creek Ventures’ goals for Boulder Commons took the stakes up a notch and led to an innovative, unexpected solution. Until Boulder Commons […]
Buildings with Pipes
Blowfish, Bread and Beer
A Community Heartbeat
The San Mateo Public Library is Thriving at its 10 Year Anniversary
A Challenge for 2030 Leaders
The latest AIA 2030 Commitment report was released early October (2016), and the results are sobering. The target for year 2015 is a 70% reduction in energy use across a firm’s portfolio as measured against an existing building baseline, a step up from 60% goal in 2014. Projects reported only an average savings of 38%, […]
National Park Service at 100
EHDD: Providing Design to the Stewards of “America’s Best Idea”
Summertime is Mountain Time
Homes & Escapes Designed by EHDD
Libraries: Evolving Knowledge & Community Hubs
Looking towards the future of our library spaces
Milan—The City that Knows Wow
Expo Milano 2015 to Design Milan Week 2016
Seismic Shifts
Exploiting Opportunities in Retrofit Projects
Net Zero 3.0
What’s next for Net Zero Energy?
Greenbuild 2015: Reflections
How Age and Gender Effect the Path to Carbon Neutrality
Design Month at EHDD
“EHDD Makes” – A look at how EHDD cultivates design and creativity away from the desk
A Magical Trip through the Mangroves
EHDD’s Phoebe Schenker reflects on her experience working with Ecoviva and The 1% Program
Sea Ranch at 50!
A Crazy Idea for a Crazy Time
Living Cities Competition
Designing for Residential Towers for the 21st Century
Connecting the Dots
Design inspiration has no borders
BMW Guggenheim Lab Competition
Rethinking the Kala Nagar Traffic Junction
Designing for Dirt at MY Farm
EHDD’s pro bono project at neighboring Mission High School
Packard Foundation Achieves Goal of Operating Its Headquarters at Net Zero Energy
What does this accomplishment really mean?
Flexible Architecture for a Cultural Landscape
The Presidio Exchange Concept
How to Succeed in Architecture
Land a Job after Architecture School
Art, Architecture and Science
How Design Innovates Beyond Sustainability
Listening and Learning
How Can Design Shape the Future for Children?
Alfa Romeo and Juliet
What Lessons Does a Medieval City Have to Offer for an Urban Design Junkie?
Castles on Ocean Beach
EHDD Teams with Nibbi for a Special Design Project
Little School, Big Dreams
Fifteen Years of the Tenderloin Community School
Climate Ride California 2012
5 Days, 150 Cyclists, 300 Miles: EHDD’s Inspiring Journey Through California
The Burning Man Phenomenon
The Event and The City
The View from Down Under
Australia and California Share the Same Values, Despite Being on Different Hemispheres
Living City Block: San Francisco
EHDD Joins the Urban Regeneration Movement
The Packard Foundation
This Non-Profit Leads the Way with Net Zero Energy Next-Generation Workplace
Design for All
Can design thinking spread beyond the design profession?
Lands End Lookout
The struggle between nature and culture redefines a San Francisco landmark.
BIM at EHDD
BIM, the final frontier, or is it just the beginning?
Earth Day 2012
EHDD looks to the values of the past to reinforce our current sustainable initiatives.
What’s the value of architecture school?
Re-evaluating the architectural curriculum to better inform the profession.
A Mumbai Master Plan
Envisioning a new masterplan for a 24-acre site in a northern suburb of the city.
Challenges in Creating Sustainable Cities
The New York Times Article Raises Fundamental Issues about How to Create Truly Livable and Sustainable Cities
Let there be “Light”
EHDD gives identity to the College of Arts & Sciences Building at Valparaiso University.
The Audacity of Architect Barbie
America, Meet Architect Barbie. That’s Ms. Barbie, AIA, to You.
EHDD’s Response to the “World Architecture Survey”
Vanity Fair Recently Polled Leading Critics, Deans of Architecture Schools, and Architects with Two Questions
China: Better Life, Better City and Better Schools
Jennifer Devlin, Principal, reflects on her visit to China.
EHDD Tours the San Francisco Dump
A small group of folks from the office attended a fantastic tour of the San Francisco dump.