A site about Green Building Projects, Tips & Tricks, and Ideas for Sustainable Improvements.

    Discover practical, design-forward ways to green your home, small business, or development project—whether you’re making a simple upgrade, planning a renovation or addition, or building from the ground up. Explore categories focused on water and energy efficiency, waste reduction, improved indoor air quality, sustainable landscaping, and best-practice strategies to help future-proof your project.

    Written and orchestrated by Sebastian Eilert, AIA
    Principal of Sebastian Eilert Architecture.

    • The Hidden Costs of Poor Indoor Air Quality & What Architects Can Do

      The Hidden Costs of Poor Indoor Air Quality & What Architects Can Do

      Why Healthy Homes Start with Good Design—Not Just Air Purifiers When people think about healthy homes, they often focus on finishes, appliances, or the latest smart gadget. What’s far less visible—but far more impactful—is indoor air quality (IAQ). In hot, humid climates like South Florida, poor IAQ quietly drives health issues, building deterioration, and long-term…

    • Flood Elevation Projects: Permits, Design, and Cost-Benefit

      Flood Elevation Projects: Permits, Design, and Cost-Benefit

      How to Raise a Home in Miami-Dade — and Make It Beautiful, Resilient, and Sustainable As sea-level rise, storm surge, and chronic flooding continue to affect South Florida, home elevation projects are becoming one of the most effective long-term resilience strategies for homeowners. Raising a structure—whether a historic bungalow or a mid-century ranch—can protect it…

    • Upsizing Your Home to Grow Your Eco-Conscious Business

      Upsizing Your Home to Grow Your Eco-Conscious Business

      How to expand sustainably while keeping your footprint light and your future flexible. Introduction For eco-conscious entrepreneurs, home is more than a sanctuary — it’s the basecamp of innovation. As your sustainable business evolves, your space may start to feel cramped: supplies stack higher, team members visit more often, and that once-perfect home office now…

    • Designing a Thoughtful Thanksgiving: Creating Functional, Beautiful, and Stress-Free Holiday Spaces

      Designing a Thoughtful Thanksgiving: Creating Functional, Beautiful, and Stress-Free Holiday Spaces

      Thanksgiving is more than a meal — it’s a spatial experience. The flow of your home, the comfort of your guests, and the organization of your kitchen all play a crucial role in how the day feels. Thoughtful design transforms the holiday from hectic to harmonious, using space, light, materials, and function to create a…

    • Biophilic Design Strategies for Wellness at Home

      Biophilic Design Strategies for Wellness at Home

      Biophilic design goes far beyond adding plants — it connects your home to nature through light, air, materials, and spatial experience. This expanded guide explores how strategic openings, natural ventilation, organic materials, and integrated greenery can transform any home into a calming, health-centered retreat.

    • Climate Resilience in the Southeast: Floodproofing, Storm Hardening & Smart Materials

      Climate Resilience in the Southeast: Floodproofing, Storm Hardening & Smart Materials

      From Miami’s flood-prone coastlines to the storm-tested hills of Kentucky, climate resilience is shaping the way we design homes. This post explores how architecture can mitigate risk through elevated foundations, storm-resistant materials, and smart design strategies that protect both property and people.

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