Category: Sustainable Living

    • Architectural Style Guide Mediterranean Style – a Coral Gables favorite

      Exert from the “City of Coral Gables Design Handbook” http://www.coralgables.com/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentID=11730 “The Mediterranean Style Design Standards provide a strong emphasis on aesthetics and architectural design with regulations that encourage the planned mixing of uses to establish identity, diversity and focus to promote a pedestrian friendly environment. This is accomplished through the utilization of a variety of…

    • For summer, show the ocean a little love

      (Original list from Sportdiver magazine). Great little guideline for the summer at the beach or in the water. Help preserve the ocean and reduce plastic waste… diver or not. Help make “paper or plastic?” an irrelevant question by bringing reusable cloth bags to the stores where you shop. Cut down on needless waste by refusing…

    • Sebastian Eilert to speak at CADRE March 04, 2014 6-8pm

      CADRE Committee Construction Architecture Design and Real Estate presents moderated by Barry E. Johnson CEO of Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Speakers: Mark Woerner , Assistant Director for Planning in the Miami-Dade County He oversees the administration, maintenance and update of the County’s adopted Comprehensive Development Master Plan. The Department’s Planning Division is the lead…

    • South Florida home style guide – Mediterranean revival, Contemporary, Key West…and many more!

      Throughout the nation there are many types and styles of homes. Most of these styles have originated in some tradition of design, available materials or trends of the time. They have adapted to the specific climates and workmanship of the area; South Florida is no exception. There are many types of styles that surround us.…

    • S.E.A. awarded “Green Historic Preservation Award” by DHT for the Abbott Residence renovation & addition in Coconut Grove.

      It is official: S.E.A. was awarded the “Green Historic Preservation Award” by Dade Heritage Trust for the Abbott Residence renovation and addition in Coconut Grove. Congratulations to the owner and the team. Thank you for this great honor! Project Description: The Abbott Residence is wonderful remodel and addition of a 1916 Grove house located in…

    • Brick and Earth Ovens – DIY

      Brick ovens provide an exterior option for baking and cooking. The oven originated in Italy, where brick oven pizza is to this day made as it was in the past. Traditionally these ovens were wood-fired, although coal-fired, electrically powered, and gas-fired options are also available. This form of oven is not confined to Italy. It…