IDEArc Architecture and Planning

The time is now for critical thinking and innovative design solutions for affordable homes and communities. On April 17th, Metrostudy and Meyers Research will host a Right Sizing Home Design webcast sharing data and insights from over 24,000 new home shoppers. Join the Housing Innovation Alliance on April 25th for the second installment of this two-part series, a virtual round table with Mollie Carmichael of Meyers Research, Betsy Scott of the Housing Innovation Alliance and... five of the nation’s top architects, as we collaborate and share new creative solutions on community and home. Our expert think tank will include Ike Balmaseda of IDEArc Architecture and Planning, Steven Dewan of Bassenian Lagoni Architecture, Nick Lehnert of KTGY, Donald Ruthroff of Dahlin Group, and Michael Woodley of Woodley Architectural Group. Together, we will explore: - How a 1,500 square foot home can feel more like 2,500 square feet - When the value-box is the right solution - What we can learn from smaller homes of the past - How technology can make a difference in the size of home today FINALLY, we’ll get the results of our Apple-Like Home Challenge. Apple combined several tools together like your calendar, mail, task list, your Walkman (remember when that was cool?), and more into one simple solution. We’ve asked our panel of esteemed designers how we can we apply this same approach to home utility spaces like the kitchen, laundry, office, entertainment, and more. Join us to see their Home Pod" solutions. Why participate? Never stop learning! Help us to solve better home and community solutions for the future.

This is our small lot SFD product for the One Life collection. Geared toward seniors with a master down & private yard, this will yield 10 DU/AC.

Another Modernist Spanish project in Santa Ana. This 3 story product for KB Home achieves 18 DU/AC up to 2400 sf.

Our Modernist Spanish interpretation for an SFA project in Santa Ana for KB Home. These are 3 story towns with very small footages to achieve attainable pricing.

A "sneak-peek" at the One Life collection's move up SFD for older families that fits on a 60x100 lot. It has a master down, a rentable guest suite, 5 bedrooms and a huge 3rd floor bonus room with 2 large balconies!