Tag: design

    • Eco-Friendly Home Spring Cleaning Tips 

      Spring officially began on March 20, 2022, and the seasons are changing. The arrival of spring means it’s time for homeowners to do a spring cleaning. Spring cleaning can help declutter spaces and make them feel healthy and airy as we head into the warmest part of the year. If a homeowner cares about the…

    • The Psychological Benefits of Filling a Home With Plants

      For any homeowner who has gone through the process of decorating their South Florida home, there’s a good chance they’ve picked out furniture, accent pieces, and interior design elements they love. However, one decor element they shouldn’t overlook as they fill up their space is plants. Plants can create a serene, pulled-together home decor aesthetic.…

    • One Rendering Challenge 2022: Competition Winners Announced! – Architizer Journal

      Amazing rendering work images. The Winners of the 3rd Annual One Rendering Challenge depict dramatic evolutions of architecture over time. — Read on architizer.com/blog/competitions/one-rendering-challenge-2022-competition-winners-announced/

    • Plant derived plastic option!

    • Buzz Off: Plants That Naturally Repel Insects

      There’s a lot to love about living in South Florida—the weather is excellent year-round, it’s a culturally diverse place, restaurants serving cuisines from all over the world and there’s plenty to do and see. There are a few things that may be not so great—that excellent weather is occasionally interrupted by hurricanes, for instance. While…

    • Passive House Design Principles for New or Existing Homes

      Passive House Design Principles for New or Existing Homes

      When using cavity insulation, the framing material can still transmit energy through a process called thermal bridging. Thermal bridging detracts from energy efficiency and is especially problematic when metal framing is used. Continuous insulation, the more efficient system, can counteract this effect. It refers to a single continuous layer of insulation wrapping an entire structure.