Big Neighborhood

Designing a Sustainable Future
"Architecture and design can have a profound influence on people's lives." Marcos Santa Ana of Alloi Architecture shared his insights...
Miry's List on a refugee-friendly Los Angeles and more
Imagine escaping war-torn Syria and landing in Eagle Rock, only to find that your new apartment lacks all the basic...
Community Connection
TOO MANY CHILDREN IN LOS ANGELES don’t have access to the resources or education that can enable them to realize...
Re-Connecting with Nature
For more than twenty years, Wildwoods has provided nature-based programs for children and families across Los Angeles. Beyond traditional "environmental...
Closed-Loop Communities
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Ashleigh Dawson, the founder of Recyle2Riches, a non profit organization that is...
Happy Earth on Sustainable Gardens
It has been heartening to see more and more of Angelenos’ lawns replaced by drought tolerant, native gardens. Happy Earth...
Deborah Morrison on Supporting LA's Local Art Scene
Artists and entrepreneurs have been coming to LA to further their careers for most of the city’s history. However, LA’s...
Ballona Creek Renaissance's Vision for LA
Issues like plastic use and environmental pollution can sometimes make us feel hopeless, but speaking with Deborah Gregory and Sandrine...
4500 Gallon Rainwater Harvesting System by Greywater Corps
Brian Ades' Client Testimonials
Alloi Architecture + Construction Introduction
High Performance Dihedral House
Beverly Hills Volume House
Case Study: Zen Modern Home
Alloi Interiors- Beach Townhouse
Construction Pre-Fab Dual House
Hollywood Canyon Home
COVID-19 Relief for Small Business
The Federal government is requesting another $250 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program because of the “popularity” of the program...
All's Well That Plumbs Well
WHEN WE VET CONTRACTORS, we choose the ones who are the most timely, experienced and take pride in their craft...
Laundry-to-Landscape greywater system
A TOP-LOADER WASHING MACHINE for a family of four uses a staggering 20,000 gallons of water a year—water that is...
Going Wild
We’ve all heard it’s a good idea to replace a lawn in favor of something less thirsty. To learn more...