$$ Green Building Professionals in Santa Monica.

“Our project is a new custom residence with grading and utilities on AG-zoned land in San Luis Obispo county. We interviewed several architects and Alison made a great impression from our very first meeting. She listened intently, took many notes and photos, and conveyed a professional yet no-nonsense demeanor that we liked immediately. Her references confirmed our initial impressions and reinforced our convictions that she was the right architect for our project. Most importantly, Alison was able to assimilate our vague descriptions and disorganized inspiration images into an inspired design for our dream home! Since starting the building permit process, she has been instrumental in organizing the various aspects of submission and guiding us through the complex and oftentimes frustrating path of dealing with county bureaucracy. Alison understands building regulations, asks the right questions for clarification and always responds promptly. We are very fortunate to have Alison as our project architect and unreservedly recommend her services to anyone considering a custom home build.”

“As a general contractor with over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a wide range of architecture firms. Among them, S-Squared stands out as one of the most professional, organized, and collaborative teams I’ve partnered with to date. From the very beginning, their team brought a high level of clarity, structure, and design intelligence to the table. Their drawings were not only visually compelling but also well-coordinated, precise, and highly buildable—greatly reducing ambiguity and saving our team valuable time during construction. Communication with S-Squared has been consistently responsive and proactive. They are quick to engage in dialogue, address questions thoughtfully, and prioritize coordination across disciplines. Their collaborative mindset has helped foster a smooth, solution-oriented process that benefits both the construction team and the client. What truly distinguishes S-Squared is their ability to align design excellence with practical execution. They maintain a strong design vision while staying mindful of schedule, budget constraints, and constructability—making our role more efficient and ultimately delivering a better result for the client. I look forward to continuing our partnership on future projects and I consider myself and our company fortunate to work the S-Squared team. S-Squared is a valuable asset to any residential build team, and I recommend them without hesitation. Best Regards, Mario R. Azevedo Maverick Building Group Inc. 785 Cordova Ct., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 License # 1015394 Main Office Phone: 408-238-1244 Cell: 408-690-4230 www.maverickbuildinggroup.com”

“We would give Greg and his team at BILDEN a hundred stars if we could! We hired Greg and his team to build our ADU for my elderly parents to live with us, and they went above our expectations every step of the process. Their knowledge in architecture and craftsmanship, being on top of city permits and inspections, navigating flawlessly through obstacles, and staying on budget all made our ADU a beautiful build with minimal stress. When we hear about others who have had nightmares with their building projects, we are even more grateful to Greg and his team. We HIGHLY recommend BILDEN for any build projects!”