Staff Writer
Keith Hamm
40 articles
G&C Questionnaire: Thom Hume, Structural Engineer
His formative years, early days in Santa Barbara, and the challenges of his work.
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Point Conception Institute: The ‘Living Laboratory’
Director Mark Reynolds talks conservation, collaboration, and a ‘digital twin’.
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G&C Questionnaire: Stacy Fausset, Landscape Architect
Landscape architect Stacy Fausset graduated magna cum laude from Cal Poly Pomona and got a job right away at a
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Classic Craftsman Homes
Traditional Craftsman home design has endured for more than a century — for good reason. The architectural style is known
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Design-Build Basics: It’s All About Teamwork
Whether it’s a straightforward remodel or all-new construction, homeowners with a place at the table have a special opportunity as
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Winter Camping at Lake Cachuma
When the coast gets too crowded, look to the hundreds of sites around the lake.
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The Fine Art of Architect Anthony Grumbine
Before landing at Santa Barbara’s Harrison Design, architect Anthony Grumbine earned two bachelor’s degrees — architectural studies and art history
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Mediterranean Renovations
Tiled roofs, thick stucco walls, large windows, arches, columns, and courtyards — the building specifications of Mediterranean architecture not only please the eye, but they also serve a function in their climate namesake.
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Getting Prepped for Winter Weather
There’s still plenty of time to take simple steps to prepare for power outages, big winds, and heavy rains and related flooding.
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The G&C Questionnaire: Puck Erickson
“Construction is a dance,” says landscape architect Puck Erickson. “We all have our moves.” For Erickson, who grew up on
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Above-and-Beyond Home Safety Against Wildfire
Make sure your home is protected as we enter high fire season.
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Staycation: Santa Barbara Beach Camping
From Carpinteria to Jalama, the coast is calling.
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Commercial Projects Worth a Second Look
Projects as diverse as an iconic inn, dreamy dining spaces, and more.
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The Kitchen Island: From Behind the Scenes to Center Stage
Food prep station and central space for families and friends to gather.
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Q&A: Jessica Risko Smith, Interior Designer
Reflecting on the roots of her passion for interior design.
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Project Detail: Mosaic Architects & Interiors
Enhancing the architecture and interiors of a contemporary Santa Barbara home.
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All-Time Ocean Views
Bringing the outdoors in, decks never go out of style.
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A Dream Home in the Foothills
“The site and those views really told us what to do.”
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All Decked Out
Bringing the outdoors in, decks never go out of style.
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Cool Cabanas
Need a respite from the high-noon heat or a bit of privacy for a quiet read or a quick nap? A cabana has you covered.
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Project Manager Bibi Taylor: In Praise of Parental Guidance and the Great Outdoors
Planetwide, you’ll likely find nobody better suited than Bibi Taylor to harmonize the seemingly disparate worlds of wild-river fly fishing
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A Family-Friendly Quick Trip to Temecula Valley
Outdoor activities and culinary indulgences make this SoCal spot a good pick for the whole family — pups included.
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Top Tech for Custom Homebuilders
In the multifaceted world of custom homebuilding and remodeling, the efficient flow of accurate information is key to any successful project, big or small.
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Heart of the Home: Jobsite Shots 2023
Giffin & Crane’s favorite projects of 2023.
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Keep Your Home Safe from Wildfires with Tips from Giffin & Crane
Giffin & Crane recommends maintaining defensible space around your home and outbuildings to aid firefighters.
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UC Santa Barbara English Professor Cherríe Moraga’s Seminal Lesbian and Chicana Text Is Expanded and Re-released
As a tribute to its 40th anniversary, Haymarket Books has released an expanded edition of “Loving in the War Years."
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Worldly Influence: Custom Homebuilding with Cultural Flair
Combining a Santa Barbar aesthetic with an outside style.
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Commercial Success: Ojai Valley Inn Makeover
Led by Giffin & Crane, this three-month project took place during winter of 2009, with strategic tenting to protect new
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The Detail of Dining
Dining areas are gathering spaces for family and friends.
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Teaching Juneteenth: A History Lesson in Slavery and Freedom
“Students should learn about the meaning and history of this holiday and all that it represents,” says Daina Ramey Berry, UC Santa Barbara’s Michael Douglas Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts and an expert on slavery and Black history.
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Building Better Bathrooms
A collection of custom remodels by Giffin & Crane.
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Hidden Backyard Gems
With a big winter in the rearview mirror, Santa Barbara blue skies are taking advantage of longer spring days.
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The Giffin & Crane Questionnaire: Barbara Lowenthal, Interior Designer
Santa Barbara’s world-class architecture inspired her taste for design.
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Heart of the Home: A Year in Pictures 2022
Images from some of Giffin & Crane’s favorite projects throughout the year.
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A Santa Barbara Craftsman Rises from the Ashes
Rebuilding and upgrading after the Jesusita Fire.
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