by SEBASTIAN "CB" EILERT | Aug 10, 2022 | Construction and Permits, design, Energy Efficiency, Hot Topic, Landscaping, Resources, Sustainable Living, Water Efficiency
GaiaMa is a new single-story home of 1500 square feet located in the Miami Dade village of Biscayne Park. The design is inspired by Vastu principles and has strong focus on sustainability and durability. The house is built out of ICF walls and insuldeck roofing...
by SEBASTIAN "CB" EILERT | Aug 2, 2022 | design, Hot Topic, Landscaping, Sustainable Living
area. What is a freestanding BBQ? A freestanding BBQ is a unit that is not attached to any structure. They can be operated using either propane tanks or charcoal. Many of these have wheels, so they can be moved around easily and stored away when not in use. For...
by SEBASTIAN "CB" EILERT | Jun 7, 2022 | Building knowledge, Construction and Permits, design, Resources, Sustainable Living
There are many different ways to increase the environmental responsibility of our housing and minimize the negative impact that new home construction can have. Whether reducing scale and minimizing possessions by adopting micro-living ideals or replacing appliances,...
by SEBASTIAN "CB" EILERT | May 30, 2022 | design, Energy Efficiency, Materials, preservation, Resources, Sustainable Living, Waste
Sustainable living isn’t just a good idea — it’s something for which we all have to share responsibility. Climate change continues to threaten our way of life, and if we don’t accept that responsibility and adapt our lifestyles, we will have no one to blame but...
by SEBASTIAN "CB" EILERT | May 3, 2022 | Building knowledge, covid, design, Hot Topic, Landscaping, Resources, Sustainable Living
Most South Florida homes have some outdoor space to spend time in, since the weather is nice so much of the year here. But there’s one type of outdoor space that every South Florida homeowner should consider having (or adding) at their house: a patio. Patios...
