Tag: Miami

    • Design for floodproofing and durability in South Florida

      Design for floodproofing and durability in South Florida

      The recent flooding impact on daily life reminds of the vulnerability of South Florida not just to sea level rise and high tides, but flooding from rain. Weather impacts and flooding are no longer isolated incidents, and appear to increase in frequency and intensity. Traditional weather patterns are changing and storm events occur outside of their associated seasons. The design of your home needs…

    • Shades of Green – Sustainable Initiative documentary (2010)

      Shades of Green – Sustainable Initiative documentary (2010)

      A great memory, being part of this sustainable initiative Documentary by Susan Spinnato. Sebastian Eilert has long term passion for sustainable architecture and design. This documentary about types of “green” was an excellent milestone and has many features and ideas that are still relevant today. www.imdb.com/title/tt1539025/

    • Making Building Materials Out of Fast-Growing Grasses Capture More Carbon Than Trees for US Startup

      Making Building Materials Out of Fast-Growing Grasses Capture More Carbon Than Trees for US Startup

      It turns out that with sophisticated laminating and molding machines, the fibers of certain grass species can be just as strong as wood — Read on www.goodnewsnetwork.org/us-startup-makes-building-materials-out-of-fast-growing-grasses-to-capture-more-carbon-than-trees/

    • Pinecrest Gardens – Lower Garden Bathrooms design by S.E.A.

      Pinecrest Gardens – Lower Garden Bathrooms design by S.E.A.

      The Village of Pinecrest asked Sebastian Eilert Architecture to provide a design for a new bathroom structure adjacent to the historic original entrance to the park. The free standing building had to blend into the existing park design and feature sustainable building practices, especially focusing on water conservation. The building was designed with exposed beams…

    • GaiaMa – a LEED Platinum Vastu design by Sebastian Eilert Architecture

      GaiaMa – a LEED Platinum Vastu design by Sebastian Eilert Architecture

      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 system, making it hyper-insulated. A central cupola features an inverted…

    • Outdoor BBQ Design Options For Your South Florida Home

      Outdoor BBQ Design Options For Your South Florida Home

      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 smaller areas, these units are ideal.…