by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 30, 2023 | Home Design, Houses, Sustainable Design
Concrete homes are growing in popularity due to multiple factors, such as their design aesthetic, sustainability concerns, and durability. One of the primary advantages of a concrete house is its superior performance against hazards. Are Concrete Houses Safe? A...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 10, 2021 | Sustainable Design
A ductless mini split is a heat pump system which can provide heating and cooling. It has an exterior condenser which is connected to interior cassettes through a series of lines. The interior cassettes are all controlled independently allowing you to set different...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | Property Development, Sustainable Design
The Base Flood Elevation (BFE) is an elevation indicated on the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map defining the elevation of a potential flood. The Design Flood Elevation (DFE) uses the BFE in order to determine the appropriate elevation for construction of new...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | New York City, NYC DOB, Sustainable Design
New York City has a law requiring a Sustainable Roofing Zone. This is an area on a roof dedicated to either Solar Power Generating Panels, a Green Roof, or a combination of the two. These Sustainable Roofing Zones are required for all new buildings, building...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | Houses, Sustainable Design
Smart thermostats can reduce your home energy consumption by optimizing the heating and cooling programming for optimal efficiency. These devices learn patterns to find ways to increase comfort and reduce unnecessary usage. Smart Thermostats One simple thing...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | Architects, Sustainable Design
Green architecture is another way of saying sustainable architecture. If you are looking to build green in NYC, you will want to hire a Green architect in NYC who understands sustainable design and construction. NYCECC The NYCECC is the New York City Energy...