by SEBASTIAN "CB" EILERT | May 16, 2022 | Air Quality, Building knowledge, covid, design, Resources, Sustainable Living
There are many opportunities to limit our impact on our natural environment. From choosing green, renewable energy sources, driving electric or hybrid cars, or making environmentally friendly choices in how we choose to design our living spaces, we can each make some...
by SEBASTIAN "CB" EILERT | May 13, 2022 | Building knowledge, covid, design, Hot Topic, Resources, Sustainable Living
Increasing awareness of climate change and the impact man has had on the environment has led to new perspectives and movements in architecture and design. Sustainability, once little more than a marketing buzzword, is now an essential factor in the design and...
by SEBASTIAN "CB" EILERT | May 3, 2022 | Building knowledge, covid, design, Hot Topic, Landscaping, Resources, Sustainable Living
Most South Florida homes have some outdoor space to spend time in, since the weather is nice so much of the year here. But there’s one type of outdoor space that every South Florida homeowner should consider having (or adding) at their house: a patio. Patios...
by SEBASTIAN "CB" EILERT | Mar 17, 2022 | Building knowledge, Construction and Permits, covid, design, Energy Efficiency, Green Art Store, Hot Topic, Landscaping, Materials, Resources, Waste, Water Efficiency
Passive House Design began in the 1970s as a response to the energy crisis and increased awareness of climate change. Based on incorporating principles intended to reduce energy needs for heating and cooling, this type of construction can be found all over the world...
by SEBASTIAN "CB" EILERT | Mar 11, 2022 | Air Quality, Building knowledge, covid, design, Green Art Store, Hot Topic, Landscaping, Sustainable Living
Plants can do much more than help bring color and life to a home’s interior. They’re a great addition to any room, are more sustainable than cut flowers and offer us a way to bring nature indoors. Though there are plenty of aesthetic reasons to include plants in a...
by SEBASTIAN "CB" EILERT | Mar 10, 2022 | Building knowledge, Construction and Permits, design, Energy Efficiency, Hot Topic, Resources, Sustainable Living
There are plenty of reasons to drive more fuel-efficient vehicles. Rising fuel prices are just one motive, as is a concern for the environment. Awareness of the damage that internal combustion engines and traditional power generation can cause is generally the...
