Warm, Modern Addition / Remodel project featured in Palo Alto Weekly
Our Modern Ranch House Conversion 2 project made the news! Here's the link.

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Photos of Cupertino Net-Zero Energy Modern House are Posted
Please have a look at the photos of our newest complete project, a net-zero energy modern house in Cupertino. Sometimes referred to as zero net energy, the house produces more electricity than it uses. In fact, this house has excess electricity production capacity to power electric cars.

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Klopf Architecture is Moving to a New Office as of October 17, 2011
Come by and visit if you're in the area! 2180 Bryant Street, Suite 203, San Francisco. Phone numbers and emails stay the same.

Klopf Architecture Launches "Project Advice" Section on our Website
Are you interested in finding our more about how architects work, how to pick an architect, and why you may (or may not) need an architect? Do you want to phase your project? Do you fuly know the risks of construction projects? If you have any questions in these areas, our new website section is for you!

Go to Project Advice

Klopf Architecture project featured on Remodelista
Congratulations to our clients whose home is featured on Remodelista's "Office Visits" section. The San Francisco Mid-Century Modern house is featured.

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Klopf Architecture celebrates 10 full years in business!
We passed the 10-year mark this September! Thank you to all our past and current clients, staff, colleagues, and contractors!

Klopf Architecture project on 2011 Mountain View Home Tour
The Mountain View Educational Foundation is raising money by showing five homes that were remodeled and updated in the school district. Our project is the tour headquarters. We hope to see you on Saturday September 17th!

Get your tickets
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Technical Aspects of our Net-Zero Energy House are published on Matarozzi-Pelsinger Builder's blog
See what goes into making a net-zero energy building. Thanks to Mat/Pel for taking the time to understand these issues and build a great Net-Zero Energy house.

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Look for Klopf Architecture at the 2011 Eichler Remodeling Faire
Join John Klopf again this year - along with Geoff Campen from Klopf Archtiecture and many other Eichler experts - plumbers, window manufacturers, contractors, etc. - at the upcoming Eichler Remodeling Faire, hosted by Keycon Construction in Mountainview. It's Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

You're Invited to Keycon's Eichler Remodeling Faire 2011

Our Cupertino Net-Zero Energy House Client is Interviewed on on the Energy Compliance Plus Blog
Energy Compliance Plus has posted an interview with our client (the "Green Homeowner"), who has a lot to say about green building and the environment. He's been active in promoting a healthy environment since 1973!

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Our Net-Zero Energy House Project Receives Solar Rebate through NSHP
Energy Compliance Plus has just posted an informative blog entry about the New Solar Homes Partnership, through which our Net-Zero Energy House project receintly received a rebate. We were able to provide the needed information, coordinate with the owner, contractor, solar provider, etc. Both our client, and we were interviewed for this blog entry. Kudos go to the solar company Cobalt Power Systems, Inc., who made us aware of the program and assembled / submitted the application materials.

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Ask an Architect January 22, 2011
Interested in a complimentary conversation with an architect about any design / architecture-related topic? Know friends who are interested? Please feel free to attend the kick-off of the AIA San Francisco Small Business Committee's event, which is now going to be monthly, on Saturday January 22 from 11am to 3pm. It's at the Sierra Select / Miele Showroom near San Francisco's Design Center. John Klopf will be answering questions that day!

Eichler segment on CBS-TV's "Eye on the Bay" features John Klopf
The October 18, 2010 episode of "Eye on the Bay" offers a survey of Bay Area architecture from Victorians to the modern day (in half an hour!). The third segment of the episode shows some wonderful Eichler footage and features an interview with John Klopf about the appeal of these warm, modern homes.

Watch the episode (please scroll down to the 3rd of four videos)

See John Klopf's favorite San Francisco Space
Asked to share his favorite San Francisco buliding in the "Small Firms Great Projects" 2010 Magazine, John took a different tack. He chose a simple Eichler-like atrium that transforms an otherwise typical San Francisco row-house into a light-filled series of spaces connected to nature.

More about the space (2.2 MB PDF)

John Klopf to participate in 2010 "Talk to an Architect" Program
Join John Klopf and other architects and general contractors at the annual "Talk to an Architect" event. Members of the AIA-SF Small Business Committee will be available to answer questions and "charette" with homeowners at the home tour headquarters (Stable Cafe) on Saturday September 11th and Sunday September 12th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. John's time slot is Saturday from 11:30 to 1:00.

See the official announcement (scroll down to Talk to an Architect)

Klopf Architecture project featured in Affordable Architecture
The Earthquake Shack remodel we designed in Bernal Heights is featured on pages 30-33 of the 2010 book from Images Publishing. It was an affordable project thanks to owner involvment, sourcing of materials, re-use of materials, and a reasably-priced contractor.

See the Earthquake Shack Remodel project in our portfolio
Note: project shown on the cover is by others, photo by Ray Clarke

Look for Klopf Architecture at the 2010 Eichler Remodeling Faire
Join John Klopf again this year - along with many other Eichler experts - plumbers, window manufacturers, contractors, etc. - at the upcoming Eichler Remodeling Faire, hosted by Keycon Construction in Mountainview. It's Saturday, May 15, 2010 from noon to 6:00pm.

You're Invited to Keycon's Eichler Remodeling Faire 2010

John Klopf offers advice to homeowners in CA Modern's "HIre a Pro... in the Know" Article (Spring 2010 issue)
John Klopf and other Eichler experts provide advice about whom owners should consider working with fo their improvement projects. Do you need an architect? An engineer? A contractor? A building permit? Read the article and find out!

See the article!
Our portfolio - look at some Eichlers we've worked on

Net-Zero Energy Residence in Cupertino starts construction
Klopf Architecture's first net-zero-energy use house started construction this March. Matarozzi-Pelsinger is handling the construction, and the owner is incredibly suportive of sustainable design! The house should score in the high 200s on the GreenPoint Rated scale.

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Please vote for us in the Fall Issue of CA Modern Magazine!
We are pleased to be one of the architects to have our Eichler-Style Great Room Remdel project selected as one of the 10 Best Modern Kitchens in the Eichler Network contest.

We appreciate your support!

"The Architects' Take" features Klopf Architecture's Eichler expertise
John Klopf discusses some basics about what makes Eichler homes special, offers an architect's perpspective about remodeling them, and gives some practical pointers for Eichler homeowners, in the most recent "Architect's Take" blog.

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Our portfolio - look at some Eichlers we've worked on

Remodel Magazine features San Rafael Modern Ranch House Addition
Congratulations to our clients in San Rafael who got their home featured in Remodel Magazine. The article, produced by Sarah Alba, starts on page 86 of the October/November 2009 issue.

See photos of the project
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"Materialicious" Blog features Earthquake Shack Remodel
Klopf Architecture's interior modern remodel of a historic San Francisco earthquake shack was featured here. See it in our portfolio.

John Klopf is now a Certified Green Building Professional
John passed the Certified Green Building Professional exam with a score of 100% and is now certified by Build It Green. He will continue to blend sustainability and architecture.

Green Compliance Plus blog features energy-efficient home by Klopf Architecture
An upcoming new Eichler-style home in Cupertino designed by Klopf Architecture is over 50% above Title-24 energy standards. The house is likely to earn around 200 "green points" on the Green Point Rated scale when completed. The project will go into construction later this summer. Read the article, written by our energy consultant, at Green Compliance Plus.

Klopf Architecture to provide Eichler remodeling Advice at the Eichler Remodeling Faire
Join John Klopf and several other Eichler remodeling experts at the upcoming Eichler Remodeling Faire, hosted by Keycon Construction in Mountainview. It's Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

John Klopf to present at the 2009 National AIA Convention in San Francisco
In his role as the Chair of the local AIA Small Business Committee, John will join a panel of other small business practitioners for the educational seminar entitled "Small Practice Practitioners National Issues Convocation". In case you'll be at the convention, the session ID number is T70. April 30, 2009 at 4:00pm.

San Mateo Highlands Eichler Home Tour 2009 - Klopf Architecture is a Gold Sponsor
The only Eichler renovation in the Highlands we have completed in the last year will not be on the tour due to the owner's understandable desire for privacy. However, John Klopf will be on hand at an original, untouched Eichler house to discuss Eichler architecture, especially approaches to moderinizing, remodeling, and expanding Eichlers while maintaining their "Eichler spirit". See the Home Tour Website.

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Our portfolio - look at some Eichlers we've worked on

Klopf Architecture Project to be displayed at upcoming AIA convention
As part of the Small Firms, Great Projects exhibit, the Manzania House will be on display. Also included in the Small Firms Great Project book for 2008-2009 was the H-Plan Eichler House Addition/Remodel.

Geoffrey Campen joins Klopf Architecture
Experienced project manager and Phillidelphia University graduate Geoff Campen joined the Klopf Architecture team on January 5, 2009. Welcome, Geoff!

AIA Small Business Committee names John Klopf Chair
Thanks to outgoing Chair Andre Rothblatt and all the members of the committee for your confidence! The committee shares experiences, resources, and ideas in order to improve small firms' viability and visability with the public. Please see our blurb on the AIA San Francisco website (scroll down to the bottom of the page; we're listed last) .

Klopf Architecture receives 2008 "Best of San Francisco" award
Klopf Architecture has been selected for the 2008 Best of San Francisco Award in the Architects category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country, local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. See the press release.

Mason St. Peter joins Klopf Architecture
California College of Arts graduate Mason St. Peter joined the Klopf Architecture team on March 18, 2008. Welcome, Mason!

John Klopf to teach at USF
Spring 2008 semester. John will be teaching a section of the undergraduate architecture class "Studio 2" at the University of San Francisco. The class is a core requirement for all architecture majors and features a project developed by Tanu Sankalia and Catherine Chang, who are also each teaching a section. John is the new-comer here, but glad to be back involved in teaching.

Eichler Network's CA Modern features John Klopf
In the lead article for the Winter 2008 issue, author Tanja Kern interviewed John Klopf and others regarding principles of modern design. The article focusses on floor-to-ceiling glass, sliding doors, and the type of openness to he outdoors that modern architecture can offer.

The New 100 Houses X 100 Architects features a house by Klopf Architecture
The 2007 book from Images Publishing, edited by Robyn Beaver, features the Manzanita House as one of 100 (mostly) modern houses of note from around the world. Projects from Australia, the U.S., Portugal, Japan, Mexico, etc. join Klopf's design. See page 204-205.

Note: project shown on the cover is by others, photo by Keith Cronin

Modern Cabin features a modern house by Klopf Architecture
Michelle Kodis's 2007 book Modern Cabin features the Manzanita House in a ten-page spread. The house is referred to as "Simple, Functional, Highly Livable" and can be found on pages 126-135.The book is available from Gibbs-Smith.

Note: project shown on the cover is by others, photo by Patrick Wong

San Mateo Highlands Eichler Home Tour 2007 will feature two Eichler addition / remodel projects by Klopf Architecture
On Friday April 20th and Saturday April 21st, up to a dozen remodeled Eichler homes in the San Mateo Highlands will be on display. Of the projects on tour, two were added to / remodeled by Klopf Architecture. The event benefits the local elementary school PTA. Please see the notice on the Eichler Network website.[link expired] (Klopf Architecture remodeled the home shown on the notice as well.)

Eichler Network invites Klopf Architecture - we're honored to join!
Having been identified as a top architect for Eichler homes in the San Mateo area, John Klopf is pleased to join the Eichler Network. We look forward to further service to Eichler Homeowners all over the Bay area. Thanks for your confidence!

John Klopf to co-present "How to Work with an Architect" at San Francisco Public Library
John Klopf and a colleague from the San Francisco chapter of the AIA (American Institute of Architects) will present "How to Work with an Architect" at the SF Public Library on September 23, 2006 from 2:00 to 5:00pm. The general public is invited to attend this free presentation / discussion forum. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions about what architects do, what architects contribute to a project, and how to select, hire, and work with an architect.

John Klopf named as judge for 2006 "Remmies" design and construction awards
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), San Francisco Chapter, named John Klopf as one of four judges for their annual "Remmies" competition. John represented the field of architecture; the other three judges were a contractor, an interior designer, and a journalist. Pease visit the NARI website to see the award winners' work.

Klopf Architecture on exhibit at San Francisco Design Center
The Manzanita House is part of the traveling Small Firms Great Projects exhibit that is currently on display at the San Francisco Design Center at 2 Henry Adams Street MAP. The exhibit is sponsored by the AIA San Francisco and San Francisco Magazine, and runs from January 16 through January 30, 2006.

The L.A. Times mentions John Klopf
The AIA Podcast "Designing Your Dream Home with an Architect" was reviewed positively in the L.A. Times. John was quoted in the article.

See Craig Nakano, "Designing your Dream Home with an Architect" in the Los Angeles Times, January 5, 2006, p. F4 (summary only, paid access required for full article)

John Klopf interviewed in first ever AIA podcast
AIA San Francisco Chapter President J. Paul Bohn interviewed John and another local architect about how to go about selecting an architect and the importance of hiring an architect to design your home. The podcast is downloadable for free over the internet at here. (Scroll all the way down the page... Running time 22 minutes). John is honored to be selected for participation in this, the first in a series of podcasts the AIASF is producing as a service to the community.

Klopf Architecture re-locates to center of San Francisco's Mission District
Please stop by our new studio located at 3012 16th Street, Suite 206, in San Francisco MAP. We are right across the street from the 16th Street Mission BART Station. If you're driving, there is a parking lot a half-block away (on Hoff between 16th and 17th - MAP)

UC Merced Report is published and distributed
John Klopf is the principal author of this report, which was paid for by an EPA grant. The report documents some sustainable practices in the design and construction of the newest UC campus, and identifies the areas where improvement is needed. The report and the abstract are available online and at the UC library. It is our hope that the staff, faculty, and students at UC Merced will take action on the "top-ten list" we provided in the report.