Category: Sustainable Living

    • Furniture for (outdoor) Miami / South Florida

      Miami is a trending town. South Beach and Brickell feature a plethora of high rises, one sleeker than the next; seeking cutting edge contemporary furniture to match. Other places historic charm calls for old world style and serene durability. Yet all of these styles still seek a unique place: the outdoors. Here the style becomes…

    • Age in Place – Increased focus of future design

      With a growing portion of the population living longer, aging in place is receiving increased focus beyond the healthcare industry. City planners, service providers and designers are all becoming aware of adjustments that are required in the fabric of everyday life to accommodate the needs and preferences of an aging populous. I have received an…

    • 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.…