In the Press

Curbed SF, 5/19/11
“Greening Oakland One House at a Time” by Abby Pontzer
http://sf.curbed.com/archives/2011/05/19/greening_oakland_one_house_at_a_time.php
“Yes, we often yearn for the more affordable life across the Bay, and these cute digs are having us thinking about changing to a 510…they’re positively adorable”

Inhabitat, 2/14/11
“8 Green Design Valentines for the Designers We Love” by Yuka Yoneda
http://inhabitat.com/8-green-design-valentines-for-the-hottest-designers-we-love/
“Mila Zelkha’s transformation of abandoned and bank owned homes throughout Oakland, California into little polished jewels makes our hearts skip a beat.”

Casa Sugar, 1/11/11
“House Tour: A Vibrant New Life For a Neglected Foreclosure Home” by Elka Karl
http://www.casasugar.com/Affordable-Green-Homes-San-Francisco-Bay-Area-13107946
“The result is a stunning — and affordable — home that has realized its potential after too many years of neglect.”

San Francisco Chronicle, 11/28/10*
“‘Like forensic work’ Architect studies home’s past when rehabbing it” by Jeremy Schnitker
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2010%2F11%2F26%2FREDF1GHH94.DTL
“She wanted to find a way to breathe life back into neglected vintage properties, give them character, and provide an opportunity for somebody to buy a quality home at a reasonable price.”

Apartment Therapy Re-Nest, 11/24/10
“Mint Condition Homes: Vintage Inspired, Green Sensibilities” by Re-Nest Columnist Rachel Wray
http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/greenbuild/mint-condition-homes-vintage-inspired-green-sensibilities-greenbuild-2010-133172
“[Their] work is bright and beautiful and not only gives new life to abandoned properties, but also improves the quality of the neighborhood and uplifts it’s residents.”

Inside Bay Area/Oakland Tribune, 5/23/10
“Oakland Heritage Alliance recognizes home renovations” by Oakland Tribune Columnist, Annalee Allen

Our (and Your) RISD Blog, 4/30/10
“Green Flipping” by RISD President, John Maeda
http://our.risd.edu/2010/04/30/green-flipping/

Parents Press Magazine, 11/1/08
“Living Green, The Playroom and Beyond” by Renee Macalino Rutledge
http://www.mandalatile.com/media/Parents’%20Press.pdf

* The word “architect” was used casually throughout this piece without clarification that Mila Zelkha is an Assoc. AIA (Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects). Please visit our “about us” page to learn more about our credentials.