Miami Green Homes

Category: Materials

  • Making Building Materials Out of Fast-Growing Grasses Capture More Carbon Than Trees for US Startup

    It turns out that with sophisticated laminating and molding machines, the fibers of certain grass species can be just as strong as wood — Read on www.goodnewsnetwork.org/us-startup-makes-building-materials-out-of-fast-growing-grasses-to-capture-more-carbon-than-trees/

  • Pinecrest Gardens – Lower Garden Bathrooms design by S.E.A.

    Pinecrest Gardens – Lower Garden Bathrooms design by S.E.A.

    The Village of Pinecrest asked Sebastian Eilert Architecture to provide a design for a new bathroom structure adjacent to the historic original entrance to the park. The free standing building had to blend into the existing park design and feature sustainable building practices, especially focusing on water conservation. The building was designed with exposed beams…

  • Moorgins Residence Renovation/Addition – Sebastian Eilert Architecture

    Moorgins Residence Renovation/Addition – Sebastian Eilert Architecture

    The Moorings Residence is a wonderful remodel of a 1960’s gem settled in the Moorings community within the neighborhood of Coconut Grove. The original single-story residence boasted with wood details and featured a structural roof made from 2x’s. Supported by only a few bearing walls, the house literally invites the outside in with removed floors…

  • 5 DIY Home Projects You Can Do To Make Your Home Eco-Friendly

    Turning your home into a more eco-friendly space doesn’t have to require a massive renovation right away. You can do simple things on your own that promote low waste and green living. Consider these DIY projects shared by Miami Green Living to help you start your eco-friendly journey. 1. Simple Ways To Reduce Water Usage…

  • Greener Kitchens

    The kitchen is, in many ways, the heart of the home, and it’s a fantastic place to make environmentally-friendly changes. Much of the energy consumed in the home is used in the kitchen, and positive changes there can bring significant benefits. It’s more than just environmentally friendly — it’s fiscally friendly as well, and even…

  • Four Choices Toward More Sustainable Living

    Sustainable living isn’t just a good idea — it’s something for which we all have to share responsibility. Climate change continues to threaten our way of life, and if we don’t accept that responsibility and adapt our lifestyles, we will have no one to blame but ourselves. It may seem like there’s little the individual…

  • Small Spaces, Big Changes

    One of the many ways we can reduce our impact on the environment is to minimize the amount of space we require for day-to-day living. Fewer belongings in less space need less energy to maintain. Though adopting smaller living spaces may pose some initial challenges, transitioning to a more minimalist lifestyle is less complicated than…

  • Which Renovations Add Value to a Home?

    There are many different reasons to remodel or renovate a home, but most typically, people will consider a remodel if they plan to sell in the near future. Some remodeling projects can dramatically increase a home’s market value — but not all. Carefully considering which renovations to make before putting a home up for sale…

  • Solar Panels That Make Electricity at Night

    Solar Panels That Make Electricity at Night are Finally Here – And They’re Cheap and Don’t Need Batteries

  • Plant derived plastic option!