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The Hidden Costs of Poor Indoor Air Quality & What Architects Can Do
Why Healthy Homes Start with Good Design—Not Just Air Purifiers When people think about healthy homes, they often focus on finishes, appliances, or the latest smart gadget. What’s far less visible—but far more impactful—is indoor air quality (IAQ). In hot, humid climates like South Florida, poor IAQ quietly drives health issues, building deterioration, and long-term…
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Designing a Thoughtful Thanksgiving: Creating Functional, Beautiful, and Stress-Free Holiday Spaces
Thanksgiving is more than a meal — it’s a spatial experience. The flow of your home, the comfort of your guests, and the organization of your kitchen all play a crucial role in how the day feels. Thoughtful design transforms the holiday from hectic to harmonious, using space, light, materials, and function to create a…
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Biophilic Design Strategies for Wellness at Home
Biophilic design goes far beyond adding plants — it connects your home to nature through light, air, materials, and spatial experience. This expanded guide explores how strategic openings, natural ventilation, organic materials, and integrated greenery can transform any home into a calming, health-centered retreat.
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Greener Comfort: Eco-Friendly HVAC Maintenance Tips for Homeowners
Creating a comfortable home doesn’t have to cost extra energy — or extra guilt. With a few simple upkeep habits, your heating and cooling system can stay efficient, last longer, and lighten your environmental footprint. The Gist A clean filter, sealed ducts, and smart thermostat habits can make your HVAC system up to 20% more…
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How to Launch and Expand Your Eco-Friendly Building Business
Combining the principles of sustainability with the drive of entrepreneurship, a green building business presents a truly exciting (and potentially lucrative) opportunity. This comprehensive guide from Miami Green Homes provides you with the crucial steps to successfully kickstart and expand your venture in this field. Discover Your Niche Understanding the landscape of the green building industry…
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Hurricane Lee – Storm hardening homes to address hurricanes and weather related threats
With hurricane Lee approaching the New England shore, the importance of storm hardening for residential design is a topic of interest and relevance. Water related threats include flooding and erosion to shorelines. Storm surge from severe wind and weather systems is of particular concern to most single-family homes. Sebastian Eilert Architecture has been leading sustainable…
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