Tag: Sebastian Eilert

    • The Role(s) of the Architects – what we really do

      The Role(s) of the Architects – what we really do

        Let’s keep the role and influence of the individual architect a little reasonable and in perspective here. There are so many varying aspects of architecture employment. Few actually design, especially design all the time. Most are executing some sort construction documents or other legal text relevant to the building at hand, research materials or…

    • DIY HVAC Maintenance: What’s Safe and What to Avoid! – by Ray Flynn

      DIY HVAC Maintenance: What’s Safe and What to Avoid! – by Ray Flynn

      Thank you to Ray Flynn (ray.flynn@diyguys.net) for this guest contribution: Photo courtesy of Pexels Being a homeowner is a wonderful investment that brings many fulfilling rewards. Of course, it also brings many (often unexpected) costs. From plumbing to electrical issues, there are hundreds of home repairs that could break the bank. Unfortunately, HVAC repairs could…

    • Voyage MIA article – meet Sebastian Eilert

      Thank you to Voyage MIA for the feature of the day! Nice to meet you, too.  Meet Sebastian Eilert of Sebastian Eilert Architecture

    • Permits and board approvals! Miami overview and nuances…

      Often referred to as the “necessary evil”, getting a building permit is a crucial part of any project. While the process may pose a considerable time impact, it is important to remember that the primary objective of a building permit is to ensure that safe structures are provided. Beyond the building code approvals, zoning codes…

    • The scent of building, or what is that construction smell…?

      Construction sites are not the most pleasant places for both the workers and those around them. They create lots of noise [machinery], smells [ah, roof tar!] and debris [smoke, ash, fumes, etc.]. But fear not. There are many ways for a construction site to be managed that can decrease all of these effects on the…

    • Some US and German Green Building incentive considerations…

      Over the past 40 years, Germany has maintained a leading position in environmental incentives and benefit programs. The incentives have ranged from PV systems (photo-voltaic), to insulation and windows. What have they done? Is there anything the United States environmental policy makers could learn from Germany’s forward thinking? The policies encompass many different categories, but…