Tag: Sustainable Architecture
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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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Flood Elevation Projects: Permits, Design, and Cost-Benefit
How to Raise a Home in Miami-Dade — and Make It Beautiful, Resilient, and Sustainable As sea-level rise, storm surge, and chronic flooding continue to affect South Florida, home elevation projects are becoming one of the most effective long-term resilience strategies for homeowners. Raising a structure—whether a historic bungalow or a mid-century ranch—can protect it…
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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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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/
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Bee Bricks That Help Thousands of Solitary Bees Are Now a Requirement for New Buildings in Brighton
The south-coast city of Brighton and Hove, in England, is mandating that new buildings be included with special bricks for nesting bees. — Read on www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bee-and-swift-bricks-mandated-in-brighton-and-hove-england/
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A New Neighborhood is Being Built in Utah That Looks Like a European ‘One-Car Town’
The 15-minute concept city hopes people will keep “one car” as green paths connect all areas of the city in just a short walk or bike ride. — Read on www.goodnewsnetwork.org/utahs-15-minute-planned-community-to-be-a-one-car-city-of-greenery/
