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Maria Luisa Castellanos
6 days ago3 min read
What does 'good bones" mean and what a good floor plan?
To me, “Good bones” means a house with a working floor plan, solid structure, and windows. In other words, it may need to be remodeled or u
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Jan 144 min read
4 Stages of a Successful Remodel in Coral Gables: Do you want to give your house a new look?
What are the stages of a successful remodel in Coral Gables to give your house a new look? Coral Gables Architect explains.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Jan 125 min read
Unveiling the Allure: Why Relocating to Miami, Buying Property, and Renovating is the Ultimate Game-Changer
Article by Miami architect Maria Luisa Castellanos about why relocating to Miami, buying a house, and renovating it is a game changer.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Dec 2, 20242 min read
10 Ways to make your design more beautiful and livable by a Miami residential architect
A Miami residential architect can design your space to flow from one area to another, but without great details the space can appear stark.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Dec 1, 20242 min read
What is a 40-year Re-certification?
Information about 40-year re-certifications in Miami-Dade. United Architects performed
these inspections in the past, but is no longer.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 27, 20243 min read
What does it mean to be experts in residential coastal construction? A Miami architect explains
In this article, a Miami architect explains what it means to be an expert in residential coastal construction in Miami, Florida
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 25, 20244 min read
Steps to build the remodeling of your neighborhood shopping center by a Miami architect
Miami architects gives you the steps to build a remodeling for your neighborhood shopping center. What are the most important issues?
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 24, 20243 min read
Granny Flats – should we build them? Miami residential architect says, "Yes"
The Miami 21 Zoning Code for the City of Miami allows what it calls “Granny Flats” in certain areas, specifically T3-L.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 24, 20244 min read
Want to build on a small lot in the City of Miami? Architect firm can help with that!
Miami architect, Maria Luisa Castellanos, describes what you can build on a small lot in the City of Miami and the related parking issues.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 23, 20246 min read
So you got your permit. Now what? The 6 Phases of Construction by one of the top architecture firms in Miami
So you got your permit for your building, what happens now? This outline of the phases is for a small building in Coral Gables or Miami
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 17, 20243 min read
Planning a house in Miami for today and for future sale
How can you plan a house for today and for future sale. Miami architect gives you a few ideas: curb appeal, roomy bathrooms, high ceilings.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 16, 20242 min read
Using Miami Area Zoning Codes - Miami architect explains
Learn from a Miami architect where to find the zoning requirements for a lot you want to buy prior to purchasing it.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 8, 20242 min read
8 Ideas for a More Energy-efficient Home Design in Miami
Miami architect explains 8 ideas to incorporate into a house design to make it more energy efficient. Start with cross-ventilation.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Nov 2, 20243 min read
Principles of Good Planning from the Miami 21 Zoning Code
Maybe you want to know why Miami 21, the zoning code for the City of Miami, is such a different code from all the other municipal codes in S
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Oct 19, 20242 min read
Building for the Future: Residential Architecture in Miami
This article, by architect Maria Luisa Castellanos, R.A., describes residential architecture trends as Miami prepares for the future.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Oct 13, 20243 min read
Miami Architect tells you why you must know whether your property is in a flood zone before purchase
Miami architect explains why you need to know if you are in a flood zone before you buy, in order to add or remodel the property later.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Oct 12, 20244 min read
Which area & which zoning is best for buying real estate for future building
Information on zoning for anyone interested in buying property in Miami or looking to build a building or house in Miami.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Oct 12, 20242 min read
If you live in Unincorporated Miami-Dade, can you turn your single-family home into a duplex?
Public Housing & Community Development with Miami-Dade County's Planning Department unveiled the regulations on their workforce housing.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Oct 12, 20244 min read
10 Questions to ask a general contractor before hiring him by a Miami residential architect
These 10 questions to ask a contractor will help you know whom you are hiring. They seem like small details, but they are important.
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Maria Luisa Castellanos
Oct 12, 20243 min read
Planning your new Miami home or remodeling to reduce insurance costs
Plan your beautiful new home or addition to save on homeowners' insurance costs by a Miami residential architect
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