Blogs and Articles
LORRAINE ALEXANDER Inspired Interior Design
"Organic architecture seeks superior sense of use and a finer sense of comfort, expressed in organic simplicity.”Frank Lloyd Wright
Press
Abode 2000, Article "Balance Your Home"
Abode 2002, Cover Story "The Art of Interior Design"
Abode 2002, Cover "Interior Designers Tell All"
Windsor Times 2012, Featured Article
"Windsor Residents Lead Green Building Group"
Napa Valley Register 2012, Featured
"Meeting of Green Minds"
Blogs and Articles
"With one single glimpse of beauty, our heart opens to inspiration, and our mind seeks the vision of our design, and in that moment...the project begins." Lorraine Alexander
These blog entries and articles capture our view on sustainable design. To view, simply click on the title.
The Language of Color Learn how color communicates a mood. June 2011.
The Human Need to Connect with Nature The phenomenon of the human connection with nature. Biophilic Design and Feng Shui, are these two philosophies similar? February 2011.
Best Practices, What's your IAQ? Simple steps to transform your home's health, January 2011.
Striving for Sustainability How building trade professionals can move toward a more sustainable project, published by the U.S. Green Building Council Chapter Summer News, August 2010.
How to Use an Interior Design Professional Better understand the key role a designer plays in a new construction or remodel project, published by the Redwood Empire Remodelers Association, March 2010.
Leading the Pack Becoming a leader in green building. published by the U.S. Green Building Council, Chapter Winter News, February 2011.
Inspired Sustainable Design Our view on green design and the building trades, published by the Redwood Empire Remodelers Association, September 2009.
Creative Balance Fabulous tips on creating a healthier bedroom through simple design, published by the Redwood Empire Remodelers Association, April 2009, and by the U.S. Green Building Council, Chapter Fall News, November 2010.
Farmhouse Style Sonoma County farmhouse style in the heart of the Dry Creek Valley, August 2010
Finding your inspiration -- David Suzuki a Force of Nature Award winning documentary shown to teens on the Windsor Town Green, August 2012
Like Minds and Kindred Spirits Sustainable forestry practices lecture held amongst the majestic redwoods of Samuel P. Taylor State Park, August 2012
Redefining Leadership Leadership and the importance of inspiring others, July 2012
It's not just about buildings, it's about people. It's the people that make buildings a special place, July 2012
How far have we come? Earth Day, a Retrospective View A glimpse of Earth Day and our progress, April 2012
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