More Architecture & Planning Resources //
Explore selected resources on architecture, residential design, working with an architect, Modernist architecture, planning regulations, and the design and construction process. These references complement Ojanen Chiou Architects' project planning tools and provide additional information and inspiration for property owners considering a building project.
AIA CRAN Videos
Planning a custom home remodel, expansion, or new build?
These five videos from the AIA Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) provide helpful guidance on the architect's role in the design and construction process, choosing and working with an architect, and the client's role in creating a successful project. Developed primarily for residential clients, the principles are also relevant to many other types of building projects. CRAN is a Knowledge Community of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
USModernist: Mid-Century Modern Architecture
Renovating or expanding a Mid-Century Modern home, or looking for inspiration for a new custom home?
USModernist is an award-winning nonprofit educational archive dedicated to documenting, preserving, and promoting Modernist residential architecture. Its extensive collection includes architecture magazines, podcasts, house tours, documented Modernist homes, and information on Modernist house museums around the world.
For owners considering the renovation or expansion of a Mid-Century Modern home, the archive offers a valuable source of historical context and design inspiration.
