Tag: Sebastian Eilert Architecture

    • Quick Pros & Cons of LEED Certification and Green Building in South Florida

      Green Certification in Subtropical climates, such as South Florida, has many pros and cons and making the decision to go green can be a difficult but fruitful one. The heat in the summer and the pounding sun throughout the year make air conditioning here a basic necessity. Power bills are generally much higher than elsewhere…

    • Countertops and such…

      No kitchen is complete without the proper countertop. From the recent increase of kitchen renovations in my practice, I like to share some of my favorite counter tops and also shed some light on the most commonly used materials and their properties. A few years ago I came across this neat breakdown of the most…

    • The South Florida kitchen

      The kitchen is in many cases the main space f the house and there is great opportunity to create a true masterpiece. The kitchen also offers a number of sustainable opportunities, probably more than any other room in the house.

    • How to create a Rain Barrel…

      I noticed a number of workshops for this and have myself 2 preferred sources, one of them in our backyard at the University of Florida. They have teamed up with Miami Dade County Consumer and Water Department and are going around town to show and tell how it is done.

    • 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.

    • Breathe easy, green clean building by Air Quality

      Last important air quality tip, and there is really no excuse for this one, is to change or clean your AC filter at least once a month. Newer units have little reminders linked to their thermostat, if not, mark the filter so you can remember the date