Category: Sustainable Living
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LED – the good, the bad and the ugly…
There is no denying that LED lights have rapidly become a key component of green building and daily life. The applications are increasing and the designs of lights are improving. Still the leading LED sector focuses on commercial buildings.
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Alcaraz-Arango kitchen update – Coral Gabels green renovation project.
Installed at a lower elevation for use as seating, the clever layout by kitchen designer Christina Raidt of Akzent Kuechen (www.Akzent-Miami.com) makes optimal use of the former breakfast space and still keeps in line with the sleek kitchen
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Green Building / Home Certification Assistance
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South Miami (SoMi) Mag going green article
Going “green” to reduce greenhouse gasses, shrink the size of our carbon footprint and wean ourselves off an insatiable thirst for petroleum involves a wide variety of potential solutions. In some cases, the remedies are complicated and costly; in others, they are straight-forward and downright economical.
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Alcaraz – Arango kitchen & Florida room upgrade – Coral Gables
The Florida room features a custom build cabinet to house all toys, appliances, books and the bar. The design was inspired by the floor plan of the kitchen, to unconsciously connect the entrie space.
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Green cleaning for better air quality
When choosing cleaners, you are looking for the following attributes: Non-toxic, phosphate free, free of dyes, chlorine or hypochlorite, bio degradable and has natural fragrances. Look for bulk packaging and packaging that is recycled.
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