This article by Maria Luisa Castellanos, Miami residential architect, discusses the differences between an architect and engineers.

Reinforced masonry offers stronger storm protection than wood, making homes safer and potentially lowering insurance costs during hurricanes

This article by Miami residential architect, Maria Luisa Castellanos, discusses the difference between architecture and interior design

Miami architect, Maria Luisa Castellanos, explains some of the challenges of building in Miami, such as the climate and construction methods

Miami architect, Maria Luisa Castellanos, discusses items you can include in your addition or house to reduce your future energy bills.

Miami residential architect explains steps of how to build a new residence in Miami, Florida

Miami architect, Maria Luisa Castellanos, covers the new ordinance which allows accessory dwelling units on single-family lots in Miami-Dade

This article describes the advantages of a concrete slab roof over a wood truss roof in Miami, Florida, due to hurricanes.

This article contains 20 questions a person should ask himself in preparation for designing and building a house in Miami.

This story covers the problems we had in the construction of houses prior to Hurricane Andrew by Miami architect, Maria Luisa Castellanos.

This article is about planning for a house near the ocean, by Maria Luisa Castellanos, United Architects, an architectural firm in Miami.

This is an article about buying land for building a new house. It details what to look for in a residential site, what things to check.

This article discussed 5 issues to consider when buying a site for a new home.