Build, LLC

Progressive architecture is everywhere, everywhere but Orange County, California. Orange County, the king of production tract homes where emulating 'styles' of Tuscany and Andalusia is considered cutting edge. It's hard as an architect not to just pick up everything and move to a place like Seattle, Wa. where there are many more architects striving to push the envelope for new, innovative yet affordable housing. A place where a firm like Build, LLC blogs about how they do things with no thought about competition but rather sharing. Sharing their ideas and praising others when it's deserved. How refreshing is it to learn that there are architects who care more about creating a better community rather than who can build the biggest, most expensive house using the most expensive materials from Italy. So, it is important for MYD studio to hopefully bring to light great little firms like Build, LLC and let them know that they are making a difference for designers like us...thanks.

Basic Needs Summer Speaker Series

Basic Needs: Food, Water, Shelter, Clothing
How do the choices we make to satisfy our basic needs for food, water, shelter, and clothing
impact the health of our communities and our environment?
Find out at the Summer Speaker Series at The Ecology Center!

50 Cent Green

For everyone out there who is interested in learning more about the U.S. Green Building Council, there's a fun and interactive event on June 17th at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, the first LEED Platinum building in Orange County. The committees of the USGBC-OC chapter will be answering any and all questions regarding LEED... and for every question asked, there's the chance to win one a many great raffle prizes! Check out the flier and we hope you come join us.

Universal Health Care

Here at MYD studio we believe in being involved and that doesn't just mean architecture. An important issue for our country right now is healthcare and we want to educate as many people about universal healthcare as possible. Start by going to this link: http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/05222009/watch.html

It clearly defines for us how important healthcare is to us and why we need to be more educated about it.

Build It GREEN

For Californians who are interested in building green, eco-friendly new homes but especially those who are remodeling green there's a way to certify your project now. Build It GREEN offers a certification much like LEED but where LEED does not yet have a rating for remodels, Build It GREEN does. Click on the 'Build it GREEN' link to learn more...if you still have questions visit MYD studio to contact us.

USGBC

The U.S. Green Building Council is trying to change the way buildings are built in America. Learn more by clicking on the "Green Home Guide" link and come back to MYD studio where we can answer your 'green' questions.