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Name: Jerry Gropp Architect AIA
Nickname: Jerry
Member since: 2009-03-11 04:13:56
Website URL: https://knol.google.com/k/jerry-gropp-architect-aia/jerry-gropp-architect-aia-ps/246qxuxd260sm/135#
About me: I'm a long-time Seattle area residential architect specializing in what's known as Mid-Century Modern single-family homes per my WebSite- As you can see from this, most of my design work is in the Pacific NorthWest although I've worked as far afield as Hawaii and Argentina. I often work with homebuyers in evaluating possible purchases before the sale as well as advising how the homes being considered can be adapted to the families involved after the purchase. This is especially helpful and takes into account many factors including Building Codes, ease of maintenance, etc.. My Google "Knol"s have given me a great way to express my thoughts on a variety of design subjects. (Click) https://knol.google.com/k/knol/system/knol/pages/Search?q=Jerry+Gropp&restrict=general

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the "White Trim Syndrome"all over Rain City- There's a whole lot more to designing homes

February 5th, 2010 at 9:08 pm

David- good points all- but “carp construction” sounds fishy to me. J-

the "White Trim Syndrome"all over Rain City- There's a whole lot more to designing homes

February 5th, 2010 at 12:41 pm

To continue the David and Jerry Dialog, I infer from the well-done http//DavidLosh.com WebSite that you were raised in Bill Boeing’s Blue Ridge. The quality of builder homes there was/is far superior to what “merchant builders” are putting up now. Our young family lived in Innis Arden, another Bill Boeing development. Here’s another Google “Knol” on those pre-CAD days:

http://knol.google.com/k/jerry-gropp-architect-aia/new-homes-guide-a-mid-century-modern/246qxuxd260sm/13#

the "White Trim Syndrome"all over Rain City- There's a whole lot more to designing homes

February 5th, 2010 at 8:51 am

Sorry to say David, all this is entirely true- and that’s why we have an ever-increasing supply of these badly-designed, inadequate speculative houses. JG

the "White Trim Syndrome"all over Rain City- There's a whole lot more to designing homes

February 4th, 2010 at 7:41 am

Unfortunately David Losh is entirely right in his comment above. There are plenty of indifferent designs built already without bringing more into this foreclosed world of housing hurt. The Northwest used to be known for the architect-designed quality of its homes and well related gardens- that is until the big operators moved in and littered our till then virgin wooded hillsides with their mass-produced, CAD-created “product”.

the "White Trim Syndrome"all over Rain City- There's a whole lot more to designing homes

February 3rd, 2010 at 7:32 pm

Further Thoughts on Drawing Tools per se- the advent of CAD in many cases has empowered numbers of would-be designers who confuse drawing production with design capability. As a former NCAARB Architectural License Examiner, I can testify that not everyone is cut out to be an architect. We expect our cars and other products to be well designed as we should the homes we live in and raise our families in.

the "White Trim Syndrome"all over Rain City- There's a whole lot more to designing homes

February 3rd, 2010 at 2:54 pm

Daniel- Thanks for writing. No matter what “tool” you use, it’s what you produce with it that matters. CAD- or pencils- won’t/don’t produce sufficiently talented designers sensitive to and aware of the many things that go into a good looking as well as liveable home design. As to no-trim windows, I have seen a lot of these in my time. Some fit a particular design and are entirely appropriate. And “gained productivity” rarely results in houses
fitting their island or other sites better.

Home Buyer says dealing with the new Good Faith Estimate is "Close to Living Hell"

January 19th, 2010 at 3:07 pm

Dear Mr. Steven B’ Harkness

Thank you for clarifying that “this website is for Real Estate professional’s (sic)”. Having long been accustomed to sitting on the client’s side of the table as well as my own, I had thought RCG and its Real Estate “professionals” might like to hear from those architects who provide and those customers who live in the product you so avidly market. Thanks for writing. Jerry Gropp Architect AIA- not bitter, not old and with plenty to do.

Home Buyer says dealing with the new Good Faith Estimate is "Close to Living Hell"

January 17th, 2010 at 4:45 pm

Rhonda- As to: “You don’t think RCG was consumer oriented prior to your contributions here?”-
No I don’t, it’s Real Estate Industry oriented. An architect commenting seems to be unwelcome per se. J-

Home Buyer says dealing with the new Good Faith Estimate is "Close to Living Hell"

January 17th, 2010 at 12:20 pm

Rhonda- As you know by now, I come at Real Estate issues from the Design side having worked with custom clients for many years. As Dustin knows, I’ve tried to get Rain City Guide a bit more oriented to the consumer as well as the industry side. This to broaden its appeal to other than RE Agents, Mortgage Lenders, Escrow Companies. As a residential architect, I’ve had to deal with and educate my clients on the myriad facets of achieving a custom home that fits their individual needs in today’s world. J-

Home Buyer says dealing with the new Good Faith Estimate is "Close to Living Hell"

January 17th, 2010 at 9:12 am

Rhonda- As to “Jerry seems to like popping by my post to do “drive by” comments.”- not so, I had thought this might add to the discussion.

King County Home Prices 2010

January 12th, 2010 at 9:38 pm

Ardell-

I wondered where you got the ability to do these. I’ve done a few in my time and know what’s involved. J-

King County Home Prices 2010

January 12th, 2010 at 9:04 pm

Ardell-

You’re what’s called a “Chartist” in the Stock Market. It’s as good a way as any to forecast the future. J-

Recommendations for a "good" Home Inspector

January 10th, 2010 at 9:34 am

I wonder if JJ Greive, Home inspector is related to Robert Greive, Architect of Bell and Greive, Ballard Architects of fine repute. J-

"New on Market"? Maybe not.

January 8th, 2010 at 1:04 pm

Dustin just keeps adding features such as Commenter Photos- expect more.

Recommendations for a "good" Home Inspector

January 8th, 2010 at 9:35 am

Ardell-

As one who creates/created the product you in the Real Estate Industry deal with (often over and over), I’m fascinated with all the in and outs of same. In your profession as in mine, there are all kinds of practicioners- some better than others. I’ve been impressed with your talented writings on the subject.

Recommendations for a "good" Home Inspector

January 8th, 2010 at 8:18 am

“Snarky” comments are always worth deleting. J

Recommendations for a "good" Home Inspector

January 8th, 2010 at 7:07 am

As I’ve said, if the birds are singing when I go out to get the paper in the morning- not before. J

Recommendations for a "good" Home Inspector

January 7th, 2010 at 10:36 pm

Ardell- I’ve been lucky to have so many years of “normal” practice. We’re all looking for them to return. J-

Recommendations for a "good" Home Inspector

January 7th, 2010 at 9:13 pm

Ardell-

In fact the home inspection protects both the seller and the buyer (as well as the agent) by making as many of the myriad existing conditions visible and/or known to all- nicht wahr?. (Isn’t that so- in German. A very useful expression- nicht wahr?). :)

Recommendations for a "good" Home Inspector

January 7th, 2010 at 5:42 pm

Ardell- As we’ve discussed, “Home Inspection” as such is all well and good as far as protecting the Agent and/or the Seller from construction defect liability. Usually however it totally overlooks what I as a long-time residential architect consider equally or even more important- design considerations such as appearance and especially planning and other functions. Agents who have involved me in these prospective buyer consultations realize that I’m careful to not step on their pending sale while making my highly experienced evaluation- this by having solutions to suggest to any problems found. J-

"New on Market"? Maybe not.

January 7th, 2010 at 5:19 pm

Ardell- It’s always interesting to see how many end-runs can be figured out by fertile minds. J-