Category: Materials
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Waste-Free Renovations: How to Keep the Dumpster Out of Your Budget
Most renovation waste is avoidable. With smart planning, selective demolition, and better material choices, waste-free renovations can reduce costs, minimize landfill waste, and extend the life of Florida homes.
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The Hidden Costs of Poor Indoor Air Quality & What Architects Can Do
Why Healthy Homes Start with Good Design—Not Just Air Purifiers When people think about healthy homes, they often focus on finishes, appliances, or the latest smart gadget. What’s far less visible—but far more impactful—is indoor air quality (IAQ). In hot, humid climates like South Florida, poor IAQ quietly drives health issues, building deterioration, and long-term…
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Flood Elevation Projects: Permits, Design, and Cost-Benefit
How to Raise a Home in Miami-Dade — and Make It Beautiful, Resilient, and Sustainable As sea-level rise, storm surge, and chronic flooding continue to affect South Florida, home elevation projects are becoming one of the most effective long-term resilience strategies for homeowners. Raising a structure—whether a historic bungalow or a mid-century ranch—can protect it…
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Climate Resilience in the Southeast: Floodproofing, Storm Hardening & Smart Materials
From Miami’s flood-prone coastlines to the storm-tested hills of Kentucky, climate resilience is shaping the way we design homes. This post explores how architecture can mitigate risk through elevated foundations, storm-resistant materials, and smart design strategies that protect both property and people.
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Hammer Time, Lecture Time: Renovating Your Way Through College
Image via Freepik If you’re over 25 and eyeing a return to the classroom, there’s a good chance you’ve already done the math and winced. Tuition isn’t getting any cheaper, and juggling a job, a mortgage, and a course load feels like something only people in motivational posters manage to pull off. But there’s a…
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The environmental impact of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) in residential construction
Insulated concrete form (ICF) home construction offers a myriad of sustainable benefits that will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the future of construction. By utilizing ICFs, homeowners can significantly reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint, thanks to the superior thermal insulation properties of the material. The durability and strength of ICFs also ensure…
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