Category: Construction and Permits

    • Historic Coral Gables residence renovation by S.E.A.

      Nicely completed historic renovation in Coral Gables, Florida. Design by Sebastian Eilert and Dan Lewis of Sebastian Eilert Architecture, build by Split Level Construction. Find a slideshow and more information on the frims comany site:

    • 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 Master Suite:

      Design highlights. The Master Suite:

      The Master Suite is a renovation and addition favorite. Next to the kitchen, this is probably the second most requested item when considering work to an existing structure. Indeed the improvements to this area are not just good for the immediate living situation, but also are key features for future value of the project. Frequently…

    • Age in Place, Part III: Technology

      After understating the general concept of aging in place found here: und further the required physical connections found here: the next piece of the puzzle to look at the way technology contributes to the age in pace concept. There are two main areas to understand for the aging in place concept integration with technology: the…

    • Miami Tiny houses

      The tiny house concept, or micro living concept, movement is attracting increased popularity within the US. While it is not a new concept in many other parts of the globe, the awareness and conscious use of space is a relatively new phenomena on this vast continent. Previous planning and construction theories and methods do not…