--- title: "Because We Can — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/because-we-can-pfvwus-pf~1543890837 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1543890837.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Because We Can" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8273cb8a0125612c_0812-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2500 Kirkham Street, Oakland, California 94607, United States" latitude: 37.8071 longitude: -122.2851 phone: "(510) 545-9275" website: http://becausewecan.org rating: 0 review_count: 0 followers: 110 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Because We Can Original Houzz profile: [Because We Can](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/because-we-can-pfvwus-pf~1543890837) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Oakland, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, Berkeley, Richmond, Daly City, San Leandro, Alameda, San Pablo, San Lorenzo, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Ashland, Albany, Orinda, Moraga, Cherryland, Emeryville, Piedmont, Tiburon, Brisbane, East Richmond Heights, Belvedere, Colma, Belvedere Tiburon, Canyon - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Because we can is a new kind of Architecture firm: A Design-Build Studio. That's a mash-up of architects, artists, builders, designers, and fabricators. With our own robot-empowered fabrication shop, we make what we design. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Tiny House Construction - Prefab Houses - Custom Fabrication - Design Build - Interior Design ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Hayward - Berkeley - Richmond - Daly City - San Leandro - Alameda - San Pablo - San Lorenzo - El Cerrito - Lafayette - Ashland - Albany - Orinda - Moraga - Cherryland - Emeryville - Piedmont - Tiburon - Brisbane - East Richmond Heights - Belvedere - Colma - Belvedere Tiburon - Canyon ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 150,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Because We Can | | Address | 2500 Kirkham Street, Oakland, California 94607, United States | | Phone | (510) 545-9275 | | Website | http://becausewecan.org | | License Number | CA-32623 | | Followers on Houzz | 110 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/GreatThingsforGreatPeople?ref=bookmarks - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/becausewecan - Blog — http://becausewecan.org ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Because We Can](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/because-we-can-pfvwus-pf~1543890837) - **Website:** http://becausewecan.org - **Phone:** (510) 545-9275 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - California licensed Architect ## Selected projects - [My Work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/my-work-pj-vj~700935) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 5 - [Library and Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/library-and-home-office-pj-vj~553731) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: A library and home office with fabulous storage and a secret door! - [Butcher Block Kitchen Islands and Stools](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/butcher-block-kitchen-islands-and-stools-pj-vj~767932) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: A Beautiful Kitchen Island made out of sustainable butcher block with a cherry inlay and matching stools. For more info see http://www.becausewecan.org/kitchen\_island - [Mad Scientist Home Workshop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mad-scientist-home-workshop-pj-vj~553737) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 32 - Description: We turned this under utilized room into a highly functional and inspirational place to work from home. We did the design and fabrication of all furniture pieces and "cat tube," interior wall colors and room layout. - [Teak and Maple Chairs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/teak-and-maple-chairs-pj-vj~767958) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Los Gatos Hills House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-gatos-hills-house-pj-vj~759509) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: The client asked us: "Transform our drab rumpus room and deck into a cool adult hangout space." This was the result. For more info see http://www.becausewecan.org/content/sr-residence - [Whitney Street House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whitney-street-house-pj-vj~183258) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: Renovate a small but charming Bay Area home to accommodate a growing family and make it more livable. http://www.becausewecan.org/Whitney\_Street\_House - [SOMA Flat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soma-flat-pj-vj~553723) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Our Mission: Change this drab, flat into a fun, colorful and comfortable crash pad. For more info see http://www.becausewecan.org/content/FunSomaFlat - [Squirrel Flat Pack Side Tables](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/squirrel-flat-pack-side-tables-pj-vj~762227) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Cute little flat pack side tables with a squirrel and an owl. Photos by Jillian Northrup. For more info see http://www.becausewecan.org/flatpack\_squirrel\_table - [Buena Vista Park Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buena-vista-park-home-pj-vj~553702) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - Description: With this house, we tried to create a modern feel while keeping the historic elements of this home intact. For more info see http://www.becausewecan.org/content/buena-vista-park-home - [Solutions for a Small Room: Shelves, Baby Gate and Window Screens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/solutions-for-a-small-room-shelves-baby-gate-and-window-screens-pj-vj~761997) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Built in Shelves, Baby Gate and Acrylic Window Screens we made for a family in San Francisco, CA. Photo by Jillian Northrup. More info at \http://www.becausewecan.org/Solutions\_for\_Small\_Room\ - [Fairy Tale Mirror](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fairy-tale-mirror-pj-vj~761215) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: A custom made three-sided mirror with some fun graphical elements. For more info see http://www.becausewecan.org/fairy\_tale\_mirror\_and\_desk - [Library Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/library-loft-pj-vj~553725) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: In a wide open loft space there are no good looking storage options, but plenty of vertical space. So we designed a stunning two-story library, with a modular desk, and a large storage closet. The box stairs provide double use for storage and display, wasting no space as they hug the contour of the concrete pillar. http://www.becausewecan.org/Library\_loft - [Library Lair](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/library-lair-pj-vj~761235) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: A Library with useful and beautiful shelving... and a secret. For more info see http://www.becausewecan.org/Library\_Lair - [Custom Boys' Desks and Study Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-boys-desks-and-study-area-pj-vj~760255) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Design & fabrication for two young brothers. We collaborated with the boys to make the desk they wanted for this space. For more info, see http://www.becausewecan.org/kids\_study\_room - [Decorative Safety Window Screens and Matching Child Gate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/decorative-safety-window-screens-and-matching-child-gate-pj-vj~761288) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Decorative Carved Window Screens and Child Gate for a house in the Bay Area, CA. Photos by Jillian Northrup, more info at http://www.becausewecan.org/Decorative\_Safety\_Window\_Screens [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/because-we-can-pfvwus-pf~1543890837) ## Ideabooks - [Geek Lab: How to Make an Interactive Steampunk Gear Wall](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33612099/list/geek-lab-how-to-make-an-interactive-steampunk-gear-wall) — 12 ideas - [Geek Lab: How to Build a Steampunk Cat Transit System](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32752674/list/geek-lab-how-to-build-a-steampunk-cat-transit-system) — 13 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jilliannorthrup) ## Community Q&A **Q: Window screen** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this skyline plexiglass window screen custom made? A: Yes, it is. We custom make elements for our renovation projects. You can see more at http://www.becausewecan.org/projects thanx! **Q: What is the orange and white shelving system made from/ bought from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It was purchased from DWR **Q: Where did the desk come from.** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm intrigued by the design of the desk and want to know more about it. A: Hi there! We made the desk to order. We're a Design Build Firm. Here's a link to the project page: http://www.becausewecan.org/Resin\_Inlay\_Swiveling\_desk and here's where you can contact us if you're interested in hiring us to build something for you: http://www.becausewecan.org/contact Thanks! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*