The piano has been a part of my life since I was four years old. I love playing it. When I get to focus on playing, I find myself in a place of peace and hope. The manipulation of the keys, the crescendo and decrescendo, each pause, chord and scale are so rich and meaningful....Read More

Why I run. Running is fun. The best run for me is along the mountain nature trails in the morning, when it feels as though everything around me is waking up, fresh and new. While I find running is positive for me personally, I know that when I run it also benefits others and my...Read More

It is important to set a realistic fee before committing to a certain design and especially before starting construction. There are three general categories of fees that you will need to be aware of.  The amount and requirements vary, depending on the scope of work of the project.  The larger the scope, the more fee...Read More

PROJECT SCHEDULE To take a project from an idea to become your dream home requires proper planning, clear communication, and well thought out design that meets the goals for your home, as well as complying to codes and regulations.  To achieve the most desirable outcome and have fun along the way, it is important to...Read More

My grandparents have been living in the same house for almost 40 years.  They have immigrated here from Taiwan in the mid 80’s and have decided to set their new roots here. This house have become the center of the family, the place where everyone returns to, for both special and mundane occasions.  Now my children, the...Read More

When I introduce Silver Elm Studio at various networking functions, I am often asked why I decided to start my own business, and why I have chosen architecture as a career.  The shorter version of a long story is that after a few seasons of work, much soul searching, and self actualization work, I came...Read More