by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 2, 2024 | Home Design, Houses, Sustainable Design
What is a Concrete House? A concrete house is a home with concrete as its primary structural element, including concrete bearing walls. The concrete walls can be exposed or faced with other materials. The foundation and floors would be made of concrete, and even the...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 10, 2023 | Construction Practices, Houses, Sustainable Design
A sustainable house is a home that has the least possible negative impact on our environment. Sustainability means energy efficiency, avoiding environmental toxins, and responsibly using materials and resources while having a positive physical and psychological effect...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 31, 2020 | Houses
Building a new home in NYC is complicated and involved. This article is about the process and protocols for building a house in New York City including some of the bureaucracy. We will not be discussing home design or constructions in this article. This is meant to be...
