January 17, 2017

2030 Commitment

Blackbird is pleased to announce our decision to join the AIA 2030 Commitment! The 2030 Commitment is an “initiative that provides a framework to…

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July 22, 2016

Net-Zero Energy Building

After attending the sobering and inspiring lecture titled “Achieving Zero” by Ed Mazria (internationally recognized architect, author, researcher, and educator on the topic…

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June 14, 2016

Shade Sails

As architects in one of the most comfortable and beautiful settings in the world, we are big proponents of tensile shade sails in…

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May 16, 2016

Switchable Smart Glass

Switchable smart glass in action at our recently completed Hope Ranch Residence. See more photos and information about our design for this new…

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June 1, 2012

Green Roofs

The interaction between building and site is a critical design driver at Blackbird.

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February 10, 2012

Eco-Tech Design

We do, and have done, lots of sustainable design work. We really enjoy this, and see the goals of using sound materials and less energy as no different than goals of having a project be structurally sound, functional and visually pleasing – it is simply part of what is required for good design.

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