Category: Building knowledge

    • Insulation – a key component for energy efficient green buildings.

      Insulation is one of the most important aspects to consider when looking at the energy performance and potential savings for your project. Especially on residential projects, the standard code required insulation is quite insufficient and leaves much room for improvement. When thinking about improved energy improvement and especially the introduction of alternative or renewable energy,…

    • Sustainable Design – Green Building… What does it all mean?

      It is with great pleasure that I continue to lecture on how to green your home and business, provide workshops on green building certification and continue teaching about contemporary sustainable design at the University of Miami. Still, I frequently get the same question when noting that my architectural business focuses on sustainable design: What is…

    • Miami’s Favorite Building…

      Recently I was asked a simple question, at least a simple question for a practicing architect and designer: What is your favorite building in Miami? Immediately a number of structures came to mind, none of which I actually really liked. Worse, I could not think of a single building that either embodies something spectacular from…

    • Renovation of Murphy residence kitchen – South Miami Aveenue – Miami, Florida

      SEA is proud to have completed another great kitchen upgrade. The home of Mr. Bill Murphy along historic South Miami avenue built in the 1950’s was the target and provided the grounds for the latest completion. The original kitchen was nestled in the front of the house separated by a saloon style door. Adjacent to…

    • Renovation of Murphy residence kitchen – South Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida

      SEA is proud to have completed another great kitchen upgrade. The home of Mr. Bill Murphy along historic South Miami avenue built in the 1950’s was the target and provided the grounds for the latest completion. The original kitchen was nestled in the front of the house separated by a saloon style door. Adjacent to…

    • A primer on doors, windows and weatherproofing in South Florida

      Doors and windows do more than just bring natural light into our homes. They offer a wonderful opportunity to clean out the inside air and enjoy the lovely weather, especially in times like these, when the South Florida winter actually allows for us to do so. Often I hear in conversation when the temperatures drop…