Taproot Architects LLC

Stoltz Kau Architects, based in Eastsound, WA, specializes in creative and responsible design tailored for modern island living. With a focus on utilizing local resources, materials, and understanding the island microclimate, their projects are uniquely suited to the island environment. Their selected works showcase a range of projects, from residential homes like Otter Cove House and North Beach Studio Remodel to community projects such as the Deer Harbor House. Stoltz Kau Architects' approach emphasizes a deep connection to the local surroundings and a commitment to sustainable design practices. Generated from the website

SpecialtiesBLRB Architects is one of the leading educational facility design firms in the Northwest. The firm has completed more than 550 school projects in the states of Washington and Oregon. It offers various services necessary to support clients at every stage of school facility planning, design and construction. It also provides consultant services in master planning for public and private schools and bond issue promotion and budgeting for school districts. The services offered at BLRB include bond issue budgeting, feasibility studies, predesign services, site evaluations, selection, planning, master planning, impact studies, educational specifications and educational programming. In addition, the company also offers interior design, furniture and equipment selection, life cycle cost analysis, value engineering, D-form preparation for Washington state funding, hazardous materials abatement, construction administration and commissioning. BLRB Architects is located in Tacoma, Wash.

Michael A. George, Architect, is an architectural firm experienced in the problem solving processes of building design. Whether designing for new commercial, custom residential construction, or a residential addition, our understanding of building and zoning ordinances, project schedules, and contract documents assures clients of effective design services. Architectural services can be understood if they are evaluated according to six phases of the overall process. These include: Initial Programming Schematic Design Design Development Construction Drawings Bidding Construction Observation Preliminary discussions with the architect to determine the client's functional needs, general aesthetic goals and projected budget Building a Reputation. Michael A. George's ability shows in his extensive experience in architectural design service, including site analysis, architecture, space-planning and interior design for custom residential, multi-family residential, commercial and historic architecture. With prior experience as project manager, project architect, designer, drafts person, and graphic designer for a number of architectural firms, Michael is now the Principal and President of Michael A. George, Architect. Degrees and Awards: With a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Washington in 1981, and a Bachelor of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-ARC) in 1982, Michael has gone on to receive a number of awards. He has been awarded the A.I.A. Scholastic Award "The Certificate of Merit," and the Grand Prize of the Design Competition with the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit. Credentials: Today, Michael is a Registered Architect in the State of Washington, a Member of the American Institute of Architects, a Member of the International Conference of Building Officials, a Member of the City of Monroe-Department of Construction Board of Appeals, and past chairman of The Snohomish Design Review Board. Call us today!