The Berkeley Hills are changing. With the 2026 EMBER Initiative deadline approaching, fire hardening is no longer just an upgrade—it's a critical evolution of the home.
At Traditional Craftworks, we approach fire resiliency through the lens of durability and artisan craft. We don't just "fix vents"; we integrate non-combustible systems into the aesthetic of your property so your home is both beautiful and compliant.
Read MoreA sauna shouldn’t feel like an appliance dropped onto your lawn; it should feel like it was there from the beginning. While the internal mechanics matter, the key to a successful installation lies in site planning and material selection.
Read MoreIn California, wildfire resilience starts with your home’s surroundings. While a fire-hardened house is vital, the landscape surrounding it serves as the essential first line of defense, so hardening the landscape and home makes a heck of a lot of sense. A fire-smart landscape isn’t about removing your natural property beauty—it’s about strategic design that stops fire from finding a path to your home.
Read MoreWater is one of our most precious resources, and in California we feel that reality every day. A greywater system — which redirects water from showers, sinks, and laundry to irrigate your landscape — is one of the simplest, most impactful ways to close the loop in your home.
At Traditional Craftworks, we like to think of greywater as an old idea brought into the present: using what you already have, designing with care, and letting your home work in rhythm with the land.
Read MoreThe outside of your home is more than a façade — it’s a living system. The way we shape our landscapes affects how much water we use, how rain moves through the ground, and how resilient our surroundings become in dry seasons.
By choosing permeable surfaces and native, water-wise planting, you create an exterior that’s both beautiful and regenerative.
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