In June, Marcos joined fellow architect Matthew Szymanski of Arx Design Collaborative at the AIA Conference on Architecture and Design in San Diego for a session on design-build practice. The question they explored: what changes when the architect stays involved all the way through construction, instead of stepping back once drawings are handed off. In […]
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Alloi founder Marcos Santa Ana joins the EntreArchitect podcast to share how his creative upbringing, international studies, and cultural influences shaped his approach to thoughtful, high-performance design. He discusses how the increasing threat of wildfires in California has pushed him to develop resilient, fire-conscious building strategies rooted in Passive House principles. The episode also explores how being
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Marcos is featured in the latest Livingetc article on how to incorporate the California lifestyle into your home. With recommendations from utilizing natural materials to comfortable seating arrangements, Oonagh Turner asks a variety of architects and designers based in the state about their tips to incorporating this look. Check out the article here. “Creating a
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