Category: Building knowledge

    • Best Miami Residential Architects list, March 2018 – ELA Studio/SEA @ #5

      Excellent reference list by Miami Architects for their best residential architects list. Thank you for the recognition. This is a great list with many esteemed colleagues. I am blessed and proud to be among them. Our quality and team approach really make every project great! The Best Residential Architects and Designers in Miami Ready to…

    • Voyage MIA article – meet Sebastian Eilert

      Thank you to Voyage MIA for the feature of the day! Nice to meet you, too.  Meet Sebastian Eilert of Sebastian Eilert Architecture

    • Green Roofing #1

      Green Roofing provides many benefits to the built and natural environment, as well as its inhabitants. The roof, a simple extension of the existing one, diverts waste from landfills by prolonging the life of all systems in the building as well as filters pollutants from storm water and the air. With a larger startup cost,…

    • What to do with a damaged wood fence from a Hurricane in Miami or South Florida.

      A hurricane can leave much destruction in its wake, but even a small wind event may knock over some vegetation and fences. Under the Florida Building code a permit is required to repair fences, so where to start? The good news is that after a strong wind event, such as Hurricane Irma, the governor has…

    • Residential Energy Savings pyramid

      Not sure where to start with energy updated for the home? Ready to install PV panels to get off-grid? …or anywhere in-between. This is a great tool to help make sense of where to start and how to prioritize energy related updates to the house. Look also for other posts on this site for solar…

    • Design highlights. The Bathroom:

      Bathrooms. European design trends tell us that this space is more important than the kitchen when allocating space. The spa-life within one’s own four walls has an increased importance in home remodeling as well as new construction. Basic function remains a budget favorite. Starting on the small or standard end of the spectrum, my personal…