by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 30, 2023 | New Building Design, Property Development, Sustainable Design
Sustainability is no longer a luxury, sustainable building design is a necessity. There are many different ways to make a building sustainable. Reducing energy needs and having renewable energy are at the core of sustainable design. Material and psychological...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 3, 2020 | Houses, Sustainable Design
A flood proof house design must be elevated above the base flood elevation allowing water to pass through below the house to prevent hydrostatic pressure on the home. There cannot be any walls, electrical, or mechanical equipment within the flood elevation. The house...
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...