In the Press
JAN 2010
Yanonali Court, a LEED Platinum Multi-family project in Santa Barbara is featured in Green HomeBuilder Magazine (click here to read article).
Yanonali Court is a joint effort of Jeffrey Berkus Architects, B3 Architects (Keith Rivera and Barry Berkus), Dana Berkus Interiors and Berkus Construction. When there is so much talent in one family, it makes sense to pool resources for a successful collaboration.
DECEMBER 2009
Builder Magazine's Editor's Picks: 10 Coolest Houses of 2009. We made the list!
NOVEMBER 2009
Read about firm President Barry Berkus' small footprint home in the Washington Post
OCTOBER 2009
B3 Architects Listed in 2009 Top Mountain Architects by Mountain Living.
9/28/09
B3 Architects and Barry Berkus quoted in TIME Magazine
7/14/09
B3 Architects Receives 9 Awards at International Compettion
7/1/09
The Real Story Blog: Big Ideas from PCBC
6/19/09
Yanonali Court Receives Highest Gold Nugget Award
6/2/09
B3 Architects a Legend In Design
JULY 2009
Micah Winkelstein Receives License at Age 28
It has been claimed that 27 years of age is the youngest age a designer can become a licensed architect. Micah Winkelstein of B3 Architects recently passed the rigorous Architectural Registration Exams at age 28, becoming the 32,069th licensed architect in the State of California. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional accredited through the USGBC and lends his talent to custom residential design within the firm.
Lorne Henkel Receives LEED Accreditation
B3 Architects designer Lorne Henkel recently received his LEED Accreditation from the US Green Building Council, becoming the second LEED Accredited Professional on staff, along with Micah Winkelstein. Lorne's commitment to living sustainably is reflected in his commitment to using alternative transportation and his interest in seeking out sustainable materials for projects within the office.
MAY 2009
May 19, 2009
B3 Architects offers Pro Bono Assistance to Jesusita Fire Victims
CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE DOCUMENT WITH MORE INFORMATION
As we watched the Jesusita fire grow from 5 acres to 150 acres the first day, we had a sense of bewilderment that yet another fire could hit Santa Barbara in under a year. As long time Santa Barbara residents, many in our firm were evacuated or had friends and family members evacuated. As we chose which items to take with us, and which to leave behind, we experienced first hand the fear of losing our homes and all the possessions and memories connected to our homes. As some of us were evacuated and relocated to friend's houses, we watched the firefighter's online and on the news fighting to save our individual homes and community.
As the fire reaches containment, we are grateful and relieved for all the homes saved, yet we are deeply saddened by the tragic losses our friends and community members have undergone as victims of the Jesusita Fire.
As architects, we would like to offer the following services at no charge to homeowner Jesusita Fire Victims:
Initial Consultation:
Review of the City Rebuild Process
Review of standard City Approvals/Permit Process
Assistance in identifying your rebuild priorities, constraints and objectives
Initial Research:
Availability of archive plans and permit records for reconstruction Case specific Zoning and Building Code requirements
Special circumstances to be resolved for rebuilding (e.g. no archive plans, discrepancies, minor changes)
Site visit / evaluation
Prepare a detailed proposal for architectural services that will be required for the reconstruction of property
On the reverse side of this page, we have compiled a list of phone numbers and websites that we believe will be helpful for you during this time.
Please contact Barry Berkus for more information.
T:805.966.1547
barry at b3architects dot com
Sincerely,
B3 Architects Staff and Family
May 15, 2009
B3 Garners Multiple Awards in the 2009 Gold Nuggets Awards Competition:
B3 Architects received merit awards in 5 of 5 categories entered in the 2009 Gold Nugget Awards, placing all five projects entered in the running for the Grand awards to be announced in June of 2009.
Award winning projects include:
UC Mosher Alumni House, Santa Barbara, CA
Urban Crashpad--an urban infill, sustainably designed custom residence in Santa Barbara under 1,000 s.f.
Cliff May Rancch House renovation located in Solvang, CA
Custom residence in Santa Barbara, CA
Yanonali Court, in conjunction with Jeffrey Berkus Architects, a fully sustainable enclave of five luxury homes in Santa Barbara which received LEED Platinum certification.
For more information, please contact B3Architects.
APRIL 2009
2009 Residential Architect Award Winner:
Jeffrey Berkus Architects in collaboration with B3 Architects garnered a Merit Award for Yanonali Court, an enclave of five ultra green, luxury homes in Santa Barbara, California, in the category of "single-family detached." The overall project design has received a LEED Platinum certification from the USGBC, the highest certification given by this national organization. For more information on Yanonali court, click here.
JANUARY 2009
Firm President Barry Berkus Named 2009 BALA Hall of Fame Honoree
Ten honorees were announced in mid January 2009 for the 2009 Best In American Living Awards Hall of Fame, including B3 Firm President Barry Berkus. He received the award for his innovative contributions to the housing industry.
