Peter SueninFifthArchTeaching an Artificial Intelligence for the Built EnvironmentAs artificial intelligence permeates architecture and design, it is important to distinguish between different types of AI. In some cases…Oct 4, 2018Oct 4, 2018
Peter SueninFifthArchWillow AdditionSet in a Bay Area residential neighborhood, the existing ones story cottage is transformed into a two-story home that invites the front…Aug 11, 2018Aug 11, 2018
Peter SueninFifthArchAlabama Street RenovationSet within a dense, urban neighborhood, this project views the renovation as a bridge that serves to better connect the traditional front…Nov 24, 2017Nov 24, 2017
Peter SueninFifthArchEaster Island Cultural CenterIn collaboration with with Britton Shepardson, the founder of the Terevaka Archaeological Outreach (“TAO”), we developed a concept for a…Oct 28, 2017Oct 28, 2017
Peter SueninFifthArchNew Montgomery — Small Living / Big SpacesIn the heart of urban San Francisco, this multi-functional loft transforms a small condo into a dynamic space.Sep 26, 2017Sep 26, 2017
Peter SueninFifthArchThe Benefits of Foundation Mono-PoursIn concrete foundations, typically the footing is first poured, followed by the foundation stemwall. In this two-step process, a “key” and…Sep 15, 2017Sep 15, 2017
Peter SueninFifthArchClimate Change Threatens Superfund ContaminationThe Washington Post recently reported that Hurricane Harvey threatens to release substantial pollutants into the Houston area as…Aug 31, 2017Aug 31, 2017
Peter SueninFifthArchRaising the HouseHouse raising is a fairly common step in residential construction. Perhaps you need to add a story or repair the foundation — whatever the…Aug 31, 2017Aug 31, 2017
Peter SueninFifthArchStart of Construction at 147 BronteWe recently started construction at 147 Bronte, a project in the Bernal Heights neighborhood in San Francisco. The existing 948 sq. ft…Aug 24, 2017Aug 24, 2017
Peter SueninFifthArchThe Rise of the In-Law UnitAcross the country, many cities facing housing shortages are restructuring their rules and regulations regarding in-law units. Colloquially…Aug 19, 2017Aug 19, 2017