Category: Building knowledge

    • Coral Gables historic home renovation – restored floor final

      …and here is the final product! Sanded, sealed and delivered… Look for previous posts for the progress on restored floor installation blended with new pieces. Great work by Forbes construction. Design by Sebastian Eilert Architecture.

    • Architectural Style Guide Mediterranean Style – a Coral Gables favorite

      Exert from the “City of Coral Gables Design Handbook” http://www.coralgables.com/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentID=11730 “The Mediterranean Style Design Standards provide a strong emphasis on aesthetics and architectural design with regulations that encourage the planned mixing of uses to establish identity, diversity and focus to promote a pedestrian friendly environment. This is accomplished through the utilization of a variety of…

    • Architect versus Architect

      This is not an homage to an old MAD comic or otherwise a call to war. This is however a (somewhat) serious distinction between the use and meaning of the word architect and architect. It would be curious to take an official poll to understand what mostly pops into the mind of a person when…

    • Permits and board approvals! Miami overview and nuances…

      Often referred to as the “necessary evil”, getting a building permit is a crucial part of any project. While the process may pose a considerable time impact, it is important to remember that the primary objective of a building permit is to ensure that safe structures are provided. Beyond the building code approvals, zoning codes…

    • Notice Of Acceptance (NOA) – a Miami Dade oddity

      If you are building in Miami, South Florida, you may have come across an NOA as part of your required permit documentation. The rest of the country may associate a “Notice of Acceptance” with other things, but for design professionals, builders, and municipalities, this seemingly simple document holds a lot of value for material selection…

    • ARCHITECTURE CLIENT MEETING – HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU GIVE AWAY?

      Most architects working in the residential market know the dilemma: A potential client calls and wants to meet. That meeting is free. They want you to sketch out something to see if you “understand their needs” and your work is presented…  for free again!  How much of your time and talent is given away for…