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Red Dot Studio

Services:
  • New Building
  • Remodel
  • Restoration/Preservation
Residential Building Type:
  • Single-family home
  • Multi-family residential
  • ADU
Project size:
  • 2000 sq ft or Less
  • 2001 sq ft to 5000 sq ft
  • 5001 sq ft or More

Sustainability Expertise & Credentials

Sustainability Expertise: Yes
Sustainability Expertise & Credentials:

Our principal, Karen Curtiss, is a founding member of the Good Future Design Alliance (GFDA). We have hands-on experience with low-carbon materials, backed by project case studies, and prioritize low-water design; most large remodels include graywater recycling or rainwater catchment. We minimize microplastic runoff through material choices, avoid exterior paint, and are known for naturally daylit design. Whole-house ventilation and optimized operable windows support healthy air. We explore novel delivery methods, including straw bale SIPs panels, CLT, and modular/panelized construction.

Fire Resiliency Experience: Yes
Fire Resiliency Experience Details:

Red Dot identifies soil moisture as one of the strongest predictors of fire risk, and our landscape plans are beginning to incorporate moisture sensors. We evaluate cladding materials and roof overhangs to limit ember infiltration, and design resilient landscapes to help protect structures. Climate resiliency, including fire, drought, and sea-level rise, informs our design decisions across projects.

What’s in a name? Red dots are ubiquitous, from a Bindi to a sold sign for artwork, each one a simple “solution” to complex requirements. Our design approach, akin to the simplicity of a red dot, looks for everyday beauty and meaning, drawing from the Bay Area Tradition, the natural world and an appreciation of craft. Buildings grow. They absorb Read more...