Green Building: A Sustainable Backyard Retreat for a TV Writer
“Sustainable design can be beautiful and affordable,” says Steve Pallrand, founder and principal designer of the sustainable design-build firm Carbonshack, citing two of the biggest misconceptions around green building. “It should function for your lifestyle while reflecting your values.”
The Best Cities For Design Inspiration: 11) Los Angeles California- Inspiration Score: 6.379 / 10 + A Local Perspective From Stephen Pallrand - Founder of Home Front Build & CarbonShack
Los Angeles contains examples of almost any American architectural style you can think of, though it’s best known for its Spanish Mission Revival, Craftsman, and Art Deco structures. It’s an aesthetically eclectic city, with notable buildings including the gonzo Al Struckus House, the elegant skyscraper 777 Tower, and the Late Moderne style Burbank City Hall.
Mansion Global, March 2022
Global supply chain delays are continuing to plague the U.S. home-building industry. A surge in demand for new housing, coupled with closures and delays in factories and transportation hubs brought on by the pandemic, mean that the materials most commonly used in home construction are in short supply. According to the housing market research firm Zonda, 90% of American home builders surveyed said that their business had been impacted by supply issues.
The L.A. ‘granny flat’ built for climate change: Take a look at the eco-chic inside
Most people would have sent the wood to a landfill. But for sustainable builder Steve Pallrand, founder and principal designer of the L.A. firm Carbon Shack Design, the dilapidated barn’s redwood siding was the impetus for what came next: an 888-square-foot zero energy accessory dwelling unit, or ADU.
Aspire Design And Home, May 2021
Two decades in the design industry have led Greg Roth to design commercial and residential spaces with an artful sense of color informed by his career in architecture, interior and graphic design. Sticking with his Southern California roots, you can find Roth’s designs in the most soothing, airy, and transformative of spaces. Greg is the Senior Interior designer for not one, but two firms, CarbonShack and Home Front Build, and his designs can be found up and down the Western Coastline. Take a peek into these bespoke interiors for this week’s Designer Friday, Greg Roth.
